This virtual talk by Elizabeth Hines, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will explore why the Dutch colony of New Netherland accept so many settlers the New England colonies expelled in the seventeenth century.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
Learn about Islamic Illuminated Art, or Tazhib, with Afghan artist Khalida Marefat, and learn the techniques for creating your own.
Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
Lot of people love coffee! But where does it all come from? Visit the Museum for a reading of Slothee Wants Coffee while sipping hot cocoa (or coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats.
What adventures can happen within museum walls? How do you unlock those adventures? Join us for a special reading of "The Key to Adventure," the Museum's newly published children's book! Munch on treats, sip hot chocolate, and decorate a special key to take on endless imaginative adventures.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! With themes changing every other month, you can enjoy these kits all year long. January-February’s theme is “Creating Culture in Connecticut." Here in CT, we have many different black communities that celebrate their culture- and they all do it differently. Learn about black communities from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Georgia and more, that all bring their traditions to our state.
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages. Although this space is usually only open on the weekends, the Museum is excited to offer more opportunities for fun during the school break!
