Did you know every person has their own unique story? Join us for hot chocolate and cookies while enjoying a special reading of “This is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From” written by Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CHS! Join us for an afternoon of hot chocolate, crafts, and readings of “Fox and the Bike Ride” written by Corey R. Tabor.
Join the CHS for a day of wintry wonder! Families will create wintry window display inspired by images from the CHS collection and make their very own holiday poppers to take home!
Did you know CHS used to be the home of Connecticut inventor Curtis Veeder? Traveling from station to station in the auditorium, families will try out different experiments and science projects!
Explore photography throughout history! Families will create a pinhole camera, look closely at historic photos, and decorate a photo album to fill with special memories.
Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thang-ka style art, discover the meaning of the lotus, and write a special message in their greeting card.
Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards to send to loved ones! During this special art workshop led by Yeshi Dorjee, a Buddhist monk and renowned artist, families will learn to paint a lotus blossom in Thang-ka style art, discover the meaning of the lotus, and write a special message in their greeting card.
Experience school from long ago! Families will look closely at school-related objects from the CHS collection, decorate a chalkboard, practice needlepoint, and more!
Join the CHS for a day of summer fun! Families will make a s’mores-inspired snack using Connecticut-made ingredients, like Munson’s chocolate. Then, they can experience the fun of ‘camping’ with tents, games, and more.
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!