In this program, Connecticut weaver Margaret Liljedahl will talk about modern fiber arts, and use historic textiles from our collection to show techniques have evolved over the years.
This month’s story is “Saboteur” by Ha Jin.
This virtual talk by Mackenzie Tor, New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grantee, will highlight the often-overlooked story of Black temperance activism in 19th-century Connecticut by following the state’s African American reformers as they navigated the era of slavery and freedom.
As the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, this teacher workshop will provide teachers with content and tools to use their classrooms as we explore Connecticut's role in the American Revolution.
Join us for a cast of storytellers telling hilarious and heart rendering stories about the struggles of life while battling bad habits, chemical addictions, and inner demons.
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Grab a friend or significant other and come to the Museum for an evening of coffee-themed games, crafts, and treats.
Join us as author Karen E. Stone unfolds the story of the steamer Massachusetts and it's Connecticut men, their journey through the war, and how this tragedy on the Potomac occurred.
This month’s story is “The Man To Bring Rain Clouds,” by Leslie Marmon Silko.
The Connecticut Museum is excited to invite you to experience an original work of music based on manuscripts from our collection!
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
In honor of Veterans Day, please join us to hear from veterans about their experiences.
