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!
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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!
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.
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.
Discover clues, solve riddles, and uncover the stories of ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ from the Revolutionary War!
Discover clues, solve riddles, and uncover the stories of ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ from the Revolutionary War!
Explore childhood throughout the decades! Families will watch historic toy commercials, play with Legos, paint a frisbee, and make their own silly putty!
Explore childhood throughout the decades! Families will watch historic toy commercials, play with Legos, paint a frisbee, and make their own silly putty!
Ahoy mateys! It’s time to set sail! Children will discover what it was like to be a sailor on a whaling expedition in the 18th century. Please note, there is no on-site family program; these bags are designed for families to complete at home.
Refresh, reenergize, and rejuvenate! Visit the CHS for a morning of outdoor family yoga, therapy dogs, crafts, and more!