The Story of Chocolate

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

Join author and food historian, Sarah Lohman, to track the history of chocolate from its roots as an ancient Mesoamerican beverage to an intercontinental dessert. Includes a chance to sample chocolate from local artisans!

$15

Ground Rules: Sound Coffee

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

A tour through our new exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our new “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional, learn about their craft, and taste their products.

$12

Made To Last: 18th Century Furniture with Bob Van Dyke

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

Join us to learn from Connecticut woodworker Bob Van Dyke about ornamentation in Federal-period furniture. You'll see examples from our collection and Bob will demonstrate techniques!

$15

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: The Fight for Civil Rights in Connecticut

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford

In honor of Juneteenth, we're offering you a chance to see items in our collection that document how Connecticans have worked for social justice and freedom throughout our history.

$15