Date Night at the CMCH: Sex and Love in the Archives (Sold Out!)

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

WE'RE SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! Please check out our next "Date Night" program on August 11!
Bring your beau, gal, or best pal to the CMCH for a "backstage" tour of our collection, followed by wine, chocolate, and a fun themed activity . Tonight's theme is "Sex and Love in the Archives:" we'll take a look at objects associated with love and lust through the ages.

Lunch and Learn: Of Skulls and Skeletons: Burial Practices and Battlefield Cleanup During the American War of Independence

Virtual

This summer we're looking back at the Revolutionary War with our exhibition Hamilton Heroes and Villains, in honor of the musical Hamilton's return to the Bushnell. Beyond the flashy costumes and musical drama, what was it really like to fight in the war? In this noontime talk, historian Robert A. Selig takes a look at one of the darkest sides of any battle: the clean-up.

Family Adventure Days: Food for Thought

Go on a special tour of Making Connecticut! Through pretend play, families will fish in a canoe, cook in a colonial kitchen, and grind corn using a mortar and pestle.

Summer Concert Series: Orquesta Afinke

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

Join us for salsa from Bridgeport featuring Orquesta Afinke! This concert will take place on the beautiful CMCH lawn. Grounds are open for seating and picnicking from 5 PM, and...

Family Adventure Days: Food for Thought

Go on a special tour of Making Connecticut! Through pretend play, families will fish in a canoe, cook in a colonial kitchen, and grind corn using a mortar and pestle.

Family Adventure Days: Nicknames and Symbols

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

Explore the stories behind Connecticut's nicknames and symbols! Families will grate nutmeg, make a praying mantis using a clothespin, and create a miniature version of the iconic Charter Oak tree!

Speak Up Storytelling and Book Launch Party

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

RESCHEDULED! This event has been rescheduled to July 30th. All tickets purchased for June 18th will be honored on July 30th. If you have purchased a ticket and are unable to attend the new date, please email [email protected].

Family Adventure Days: Nicknames and Symbols

Explore the stories behind Connecticut's nicknames and symbols! Families will grate nutmeg, make a praying mantis using a clothespin, and create a miniature version of the iconic Charter Oak tree!

Short Attention Span Literary Club

Virtual

Join us the first Wednesday of every month for conversation about a short story. This week’s selection is “Mrs. Manstey's View" by Edith Wharton.

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Free First Saturday

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

Free admission to the museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.

Family Program: S’more History, S’more Fun!

Join the CMCH for a day of summer fun! Families will make a s’mores-inspired snack using Connecticut-made ingredients, like Munson’s chocolate. Then, they can experience the fun of 'camping' with tents, games, and more.