current exhibitions

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  Oct 25, 2019 - May 03, 2020

  War, Maps, Mystery: Dutch Mapmaker Bernard Romans and the American Revolution

  Discover the little-known story of Revolutionary War Patriot and mapmaker Bernard Romans. See incredibly rare maps from the CHS collection.

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  Oct 11, 2019 - May 17, 2020

  Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts

  Explore the history, culture, and craft of quilt-making in Connecticut, from the 18th century to today.

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  Veeder Living Room

  The Connecticut Historical Society is located in a Colonial Revival mansion originally owned by inventor Curtis Veeder.

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  Making Connecticut

  Don’t miss this exhibit 400+ years in the making! Colorful, interactive, and filled with more than 500 historic objects, images, and documents, Making Connecticut is the story of all the people of Connecticut, from the 1500s through today.

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  Inn & Tavern Signs of Connecticut

  The Connecticut Historical Society’s collection numbering more than 60 signs is by far the largest and most spectacular in the country.