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Dec 13

Objects Tell Stories: Holiday Seasonings

By Connecticut Historical Society Blog, Education, Katerina Mazzacane No Comments

Do you have any special family recipes? What is your favorite holiday treat? Tune into this episode of Objects Tell Stories to explore some historic recipes from recipe books in the CHS collection. Then, try your hand at making some holiday treats and writing down your favorite holiday memories in a special cookbook!

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Nov 03

Kat’s Creative Corner: Take a Seat

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Have you ever heard of a Hitchcock Chair? Did you know they are made right here in Connecticut? Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner to explore some of the tools used to make these special chairs and check out some of the unique designs! Then, use a template to create your own one-of-a-kind chair design!

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Oct 13

Objects Tell Stories: Innovative Inventions

By Connecticut Historical Society Blog, Education, Katerina Mazzacane No Comments

Did you know the CHS is located in the former house of a Hartford inventor? Join the CHS on a virtual journey through the home of Curtis Veeder. Explore his life, his inventions, and the items that make his house so unique!

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Sep 01

Kat’s Creative Corner: Pet Portraits

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Do you ever take goofy photos of your pets? What about professional portraits? Believe it or not, this trend has been around for decades! Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner to look at some of the pet portraits in the CHS collection, and then kids can draw their very own pet!

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Aug 04

Objects Tell Stories: The Legend of Leatherman

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In this episode of Objects Tell Stories, kids look closely at several items from the CHS collection to investigate one of Connecticut’s most puzzling tales that has left people curious for decades.

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Jul 07

Kat’s Creative Corner: The Art of Kuchipudi Dance

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Join the CHS in welcoming Kuchipudi dancer Sarada Nori! Explore the cultural and social history of this classical Indian dance form and enjoy a short performance by Sarada. Then, you can learn a few of the bas

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Jun 02

Objects Tell Stories: Backyard BBQ

By Connecticut Historical Society Blog, Education, Katerina Mazzacane No Comments

e you ever gone to a backyard barbecue? Or played lawn games with friends? As summer approaches, get ready for outdoor fun by exploring how backyards have served as a place for family, friends, and fun throughout history and today. Then, share some of your favorite backyard memories!

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May 04

Kat’s Creative Corner: Colonial Chores

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What chores do you do at home? How are they different from the chores kids used to do during colonial times? Look closely at some of the objects on display in the Making Connecticut exhibit to explore how colonial kids helped out around the house. Then, play a game of colonial chores charades!

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Apr 07

Kat’s Creative Corner: Fighting for Equality

By Connecticut Historical Society Blog, Education, Katerina Mazzacane No Comments

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!

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Mar 03

Kat’s Creative Corner: Escape to Freedom!

By Connecticut Historical Society Blog, Education, Katerina Mazzacane No Comments

Explore the history of the Underground Railroad. Tune into this episode of Kat’s Creative Corner to learn about the secret code used among freedom seekers and how they used the stars and songs to communicate with each other. Then, make your own constellation-inspired craft!

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      • Traveling Exhibitions
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      • Inspire Center
      • History to Go
      • Scout Programs
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    • Adults
      • The Citizenship Project
      • Adult Outreach Programs
    • Educators
      • On-Site Education Programs
      • Classroom Outreach
      • Distance Learning
      • Educator Resources
      • Homeschool
      • Schedule Education Program
    • Guided Tours
  • RESEARCH
    • Researching Onsite
    • Digital Reproductions
    • Women of Color Suffrage
    • Community History
    • A Brief History of Connecticut’s LGBTQ Community
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