• Made to Last: The Songs We Sing

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

    What do the songs we sing tell us about cultural memory? What are the songs that have been sung in Connecticut for centuries, and what are the songs that have arrived more recently? In what ways do singing our songs make us rebellious?

    Free
  • French Canadian Jam

    Recurring
    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

    Free
  • French Canadian Jam

    Recurring
    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

    Free
  • The Legacy: Building with my Great-grandfather’s Tools

    Join us for our next Made to Last event with woodworker, Anne Marie Elder. She will share her personal collection of woodworking tools passed down through her family from her great-grandfather. Anne Marie will share her passion for early American craftsmanship and discuss historical facts, traditional techniques, and her own journey in crafting custom handmade pieces.

  • Made to Last: Mohegan Basket Traditions with Sharon Maynard and Cass Meehan

    In this program, Mohegan basket-makers Sharon Maynard and Cass Meehan will utilize historic baskets from the Museum collection to share the living craft and tradition of Mohegan basketry from the 17th century to today. You will have an opportunity to see several historic baskets from our collection up close!

  • French Canadian Jam

    Recurring
    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

    Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends!

    Free