“Keep America American”: The Klan In Connecticut

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

In the 1920s, membership in the Ku Klux Klan exploded in Connecticut. Why? Join us in the gallery for a deep dive into this topic.

“Keep America American”: The Klan In Connecticut

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

In the 1920s, membership in the Ku Klux Klan exploded in Connecticut. Why? Join us in the gallery for a deep dive into this topic.

“The Work Must Be Done:” Women of Color and the Right to Vote

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

The CMCH is doing exciting new research into women of color who worked for women’s suffrage. Join us for this evening conversation about these historical figures, the importance of having a history that is inclusive, and the many ways that this history ties into current civic issues around voting.

“The Work Must Be Done:” Women of Color and the Right to Vote

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

The CMCH is doing exciting new research into women of color who worked for women’s suffrage. Join us for this evening conversation about these historical figures, the importance of having a history that is inclusive, and the many ways that this history ties into current civic issues around voting.

Coffee Hour with CMCH: Black History Beyond the Amistad

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

Journey through our collection to find objects that tell the stories of Black Connecticans, both ordinary and extraordinary, from the 1600s to today.

Coffee Hour with CMCH: Black History Beyond the Amistad

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

Journey through our collection to find objects that tell the stories of Black Connecticans, both ordinary and extraordinary, from the 1600s to today.

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Why are these shoes so special? How do they help tell the story of the fight for Civil Rights, both in Connecticut and nationwide? Look closely at some of the objects and images on display in our new exhibition, "Connecticut Freedom Workers: Remembering the Civil Rights Movement," to discover what these shoes can tell us about the past!

Virtual Family Activity: Objects Tell Stories

Why are these shoes so special? How do they help tell the story of the fight for Civil Rights, both in Connecticut and nationwide? Look closely at some of the objects and images on display in our new exhibition, "Connecticut Freedom Workers: Remembering the Civil Rights Movement," to discover what these shoes can tell us about the past!