Join us for a special evening edition of our popular “Coffee Hour” series, and learn about the dramatic changes in women’s fashion from the 1860s to the 1920s.
Find out more »This week’s selection: “The New Englander” by Sherwood Anderson, a tale of regionalism and repression.
Find out more »Join CHS and our guest Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, to learn about baseball and civil rights.
Find out more »Calling all trivia fans! Match your knowledge against others, with prizes and bragging rights on the line! This evening’s theme is “Spring Fever.”
Find out more »Traverse Connecticut’s one-of-a-kind landscape! Included in registration, is a pre-packaged lesson which contains any necessary supplies, and an opportunity to participate in a live, interactive online workshop with other homeschoolers. This workshop is recommended for children ages 5-8.
Find out more »Investigate life during the Industrial Revolution! Included in registration, is a pre-packaged lesson which contains any necessary supplies, and an opportunity to participate in a live, interactive online workshop with other homeschoolers. This workshop is recommended for children ages 9-12.
Find out more »Explore stories of Connecticut people with a FREE Family Grab and Go Bag, available for one day only! Then, pick your own “person of the year” and draw their portrait – ALL necessary materials included!
Find out more »Join us as Hartford’s own, Steve Thornton, shares local stories from his recently published book, Good Trouble: A Shoeleather History of Nonviolent Direct Action.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »This week’s selection is “A Vacuum is a Space Entirely Devoid of Matter,” by Sherman Alexie.
Find out more »Forgeries, theft, arson, and murder. In this presentation, we’ll show you items from our collection that tell the stories of long-ago crime and punishment.
Find out more »Join us virtually Monday, May 17 at 5:30 pm for the CHS’s Annual Members’ Meeting, where we will update you on the work of the CHS in 2020.
Find out more »Join us this week to discuss “Checking Out,” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Find out more »Please join us as four Connecticut Freedom Workers share their varied experiences as activists during the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Find out more »Have 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.
Find out more »This week, we’re reading song lyrics by Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan.
Find out more »The white wedding dress is traditional, but how far back does that tradition go? Using examples from our collection, this presentation will show the evolution of women’s wedding attire from the 18th century to the 20th.
Find out more »Complete a construction challenge with a FREE Family Grab and Grab Go Bag, available one day only! Explore Hartford architecture through the drawings of Connecticut artist Richard Welling. Then, build your own unique structure – ALL necessary materials included!
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »This week’s selection is “On The Street Where You Live” by Yiyun Li.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until August 21, 2021
Visit the CHS for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »Explore popular toys made in Connecticut with a FREE Family Grab and Go Bag, available for one day only! Learn about Silly Putty, the Wiffle Ball, Legos, and more! Then, use your imagination to create fun shapes with Silly Putty and design your own Frisbee – ALL necessary materials included!
Find out more »Join the CHS in welcoming Kudipuchi 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 basic steps!
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until August 21, 2021
Visit the CHS for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »Get ready for the end-of-summer beach days with a FREE family grab and go bag, available one day only! Explore the stories of some of Connecticut’s well-known beaches. Then, revamp your summer wardrobe by decorating your own visor and a pair of sunglasses – ALL necessary materials included!
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until August 21, 2021
Visit the CHS for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 26, 2021
Have a picnic lunch on the CHS lawn, get creative with crafts (materials provided), and play complimentary lawn games! Then, head inside to explore the exhibits, enjoying free admission to the galleries for children under 18.
Find out more »