Upcoming Events
Money, Beauty, Power: the Transformation of Taste in Gilded Age America
Wednesday, November 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Ulysses Grant Dietz (Chief Curator Emeritus of The Newark Museum) will explore the changing tastes of Gilded Age America in our Decorative Arts Council Annual Lecture.
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Speak Up at CHS: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
Saturday, November 17 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
**SOLD OUT** Speak Up co-founder and Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories.
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Behind the Scenes Tour: G. Fox, Hartford’s Iconic Department Store
Saturday, November 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
SOLD OUT! — G. Fox is gone, but its memory lives on. Come to the CHS to see our collection of G. Fox memorabilia, store displays, and G. Fox & Co. branded products, from scotch to toilet paper! Visit storage and collection areas not normally open to the public, and learn how the CHS preserves the stories of Connecticut.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour: G. Fox, Hartford’s Iconic Department Store
Saturday, November 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
*SOLD OUT* G. Fox is gone, but its memory lives on. Come to the CHS to see our collection of G. Fox memorabilia, store displays, and G. Fox & Co. branded products, from scotch to toilet paper! Visit storage and collection areas not normally open to the public, and learn how the CHS preserves the stories of Connecticut.
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Exhibit Tour of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
Saturday, November 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
Every Saturday, join a CHS staff member for a guided tour of the highlights of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I.
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Behind the Scenes Tour: G. Fox, Hartford’s Iconic Department Store
Saturday, November 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
G. Fox is gone, but its memory lives on. Come to the CHS to see our collection of G. Fox memorabilia, store displays, and G. Fox & Co. branded products, from scotch to toilet paper! Visit storage and collection areas not normally open to the public, and learn how the CHS preserves the stories of Connecticut.
Find out more »Exhibit Tour of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
Saturday, November 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
Every Saturday, join a CHS staff member for a guided tour of the highlights of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I.
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Free First Saturday
Saturday, December 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 9:00am on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2018
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An event every month that begins at 9:00am on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2018
Free admission to the museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.
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Family Program: Holiday Poppers and Traditions
Saturday, December 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Pop go the holidays! Bring the whole family to our annual popper program! Make your own custom popper to use as a gift, party favor, or New Year’s Eve noisemaker, and create your own old-fashioned holiday card!
Find out more »Exhibit Tour of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
Saturday, December 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
Every Saturday, join a CHS staff member for a guided tour of the highlights of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I.
Find out more »
Speak Up at CHS: Patios, Pools and the American Backyard
Saturday, December 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Join us for another wonderful performance by Speak Up — storytellers sharing their lived experiences. Galleries open before the show.
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Washington And Rochambeau in Connecticut
Thursday, December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Join us for a midday talk about the journey of American and French troops through Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. Bring your lunch; we’ll provide coffee and dessert!
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Hamilton Opening Reception and “Fake News” Lecture
Monday, December 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, “Hamilton: His Words, His World, His Hair,” and to learn about how our founding fathers grappled with the problem of “fake news”.
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Vacation Program: Cocoa & Crafts Story Hour
Friday, December 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Curl up with some cocoa at the CHS during winter break! Join us for a morning of crafts, hot cocoa, and a reading of a children’s book. On Friday, December 28, escape the winter for a “summer day” indoors, where we’ll read about the amazing adventures that can happen right in your own backyard and make our own mini “gardens.”
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Vacation Program: Cocoa & Crafts Story Hour
Saturday, December 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Curl up with some cocoa at the CHS during winter break! Join us for a morning of crafts, hot cocoa, and a reading of a children’s book. For fans of the musical Hamilton, come to the museum on Saturday, December 29 for a revolutionary storytime. Learn about the world of Alexander Hamilton and make your own paper tricorn hat!
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Speak Up at CHS: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
January 5, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Speak Up co-founder and Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories.
Find out more »
Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
January 5, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
The Busy Parent’s Short Story Club
January 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
No commitment, but lots of coffee! Bring your little ones to the CHS for this drop-in program. You’ll get to discuss good literature with adults, while our staff lead your kids in crafts and stories of their own.
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Behind the Scenes Tour: Hidden Treasures of the CHS
January 12, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
An insider’s look at our favorite “hidden” treasures. Come behind the scenes and see them for yourself!
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour: Hidden Treasures of the CHS
January 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
An insider’s look at our favorite “hidden” treasures. Come behind the scenes and see them for yourself!
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
January 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Exhibition Opening Reception: Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard
January 16, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard
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Speak Up at CHS: Beginner Storytelling Workshop with Speak Up co-founder Matthew Dicks
January 19, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Speak Up co-founder and Moth StorySLAM winner and GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop on the art of storytelling. This is a workshop for beginners.
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
January 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Short Attention Span Literary Club
January 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
If you have been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment, this group’s for you!
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
January 26, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »Speak Up at CHS: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
February 2, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
**We’re sorry, but this event is now sold out.** Speak Up co-founder and Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks will be teaching a day-long workshop for those ready to move beyond the beginning workshop and tell their own stories.
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
February 2, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Behind the Scenes: Love and Lust
February 9, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve got you covered.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes: Love and Lust
February 9, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve got you covered.
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
February 9, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
February 16, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
February 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Pools, Patios and the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
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