Upcoming Events
Liverpool, Slavery, and the Atlantic Cotton Frontier 1763-1833
November 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
We invite CHS members and visitors to join us for a brown bag lunch talk with Alexey Krichtal, a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium (NERFC) scholar who is researching how the cotton trade affected mariners, merchants, and enslaved people throughout the Atlantic world.
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Free First Saturday
November 3, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2018
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 9:00 am 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: Remembering Armistice Day
November 3, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Join us on Free First Saturday as we remember those who served in World War I and those serving in the armed forces today. Kids and families can create a unique poppy pin, and make a card or postcard to send to military service members from Connecticut who are deployed around the world.
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Exhibit Tour of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
November 3, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm 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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Open Studio Hartford at CHS
November 10, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
The CHS will host Open Studio Hartford as part of the 29th annual city-wide tour. This 2 day event will feature over a dozen artists from the West End and members of the Sewing Circle Project. Each artist will be present to offer their artwork for exhibit and sale during the two-day event. This is the sixth year CHS has participated in the annual event that celebrates the vibrant local arts scene in Hartford. The CHS will offer free admission to…
Find out more »Open Studio Hartford at CHS
November 11, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
The CHS will host Open Studio Hartford as part of the 29th annual city-wide tour. This 2 day event will feature over a dozen artists from the West End and members of the Sewing Circle Project. Each artist will be present to offer their artwork for exhibit and sale during the two-day event. This is the sixth year CHS has participated in the annual event that celebrates the vibrant local arts scene in Hartford. The CHS will offer free admission to…
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Money, Beauty, Power: the Transformation of Taste in Gilded Age America
November 14, 2018 @ 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
November 17, 2018 @ 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
November 17, 2018 @ 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
November 17, 2018 @ 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.
Find out more »Exhibit Tour of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
November 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm 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 »Behind the Scenes Tour: G. Fox, Hartford’s Iconic Department Store
November 17, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 »Exhibit Tour of Facing War: Connecticut in World War I
November 24, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm 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 »Free First Saturday
December 1, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2018
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 9:00 am 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.
Find out more »
Family Program: Holiday Poppers and Traditions
December 1, 2018 @ 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
December 1, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until December 1, 2018
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm 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
December 1, 2018 @ 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
December 6, 2018 @ 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
December 10, 2018 @ 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
December 28, 2018 @ 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
December 29, 2018 @ 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
Saturday, January 5 @ 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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Family Program: Summer Backyard “Pool” Party
Saturday, January 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
It’s cold outside, so escape the winter for a day and come warm up at our indoor backyard “pool” party! We’ll have games to play, summer tunes, a kiddie pool to “fish” in, and craft stations to make your own paper sunglasses and sand art.
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Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
Saturday, January 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
The Busy Parent’s Short Story Club
Thursday, January 10 @ 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
Saturday, January 12 @ 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
Saturday, January 12 @ 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”
Saturday, January 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Exhibition Opening Reception: Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard
Wednesday, January 16 @ 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
Saturday, January 19 @ 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”
Saturday, January 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Short Attention Span Literary Club
Wednesday, January 23 @ 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”
Saturday, January 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »Speak Up at CHS: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
Saturday, February 2 @ 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.
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Family Program: Valentines & Love Letters
Saturday, February 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Instead of buying your own valentine cards this year, come to the CHS and make your own one-of-a-kind valentines! We’ll supply the glitter and glue (and other supplies), as well as samples of vintage valentines and silly love letters from our collection to use for decoration or inspiration.
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Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Saturday, February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
Saturday, February 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Hamilton: How the Musical Remixes American History
Monday, February 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Hamilton fans: have you ever wondered what’s fact and what’s fiction in the hit musical? Well, here’s your chance to find out!
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Behind the Scenes: Love and Lust
Saturday, February 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
**We’re sorry, but this tour is sold out!** Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve got you covered.
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Behind the Scenes: Love and Lust
Saturday, February 9 @ 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”
Saturday, February 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
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Skinner’s Important Jewelry Consignment Day
Wednesday, February 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Meet with Skinner’s Fine Jewelry Department staff for a complimentary auction evaluation and consignment of your fine jewelry, paintings, sculpture and other fine arts. Space is limited and appointments are required!
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Vacation Program: Hamilton History Adventure
Saturday, February 16 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Follow the life of the 10-dollar founding father at this vacation family program! Make your way around the museum completing different crafts and activities as we explore the big moments of Alexander Hamilton’s life.
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Saturday, February 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
Saturday, February 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Smithsonian Affiliate Special Event: Kitchen Contradictions: Food and Cooking in 1960s America
Saturday, February 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
*We’re sorry, but this program has been canceled * From Julia Child to Jell-O, learn about the contradictions in American cooking in the 1960s.
Find out more »Exhibition tour of “Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Backyard”
Saturday, February 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until February 23, 2019
Every Saturday, join our staff for a guided tour of the highlights of “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard.”
Find out more »
Free First Saturday
Saturday, March 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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: Silly Saturday with Dr. Seuss
Saturday, March 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America at CHS! Join us for a reading of the Dr. Seuss book, The Shape of Me and Other Stuff. After the story, make your own Dr. Seuss-inspired silhouette.
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Saturday, March 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Wednesday, March 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »
Behind the Scenes Tour: G. Fox, Hartford’s Iconic Department Store
Saturday, March 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
*We’re sorry, but the 11:00 am tour has 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, March 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
**WE’RE SORRY, BUT THIS EVENT IS 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, March 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
** We’re sorry, this event is 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 »
The Heathenish and Absurd Idea of Manifest Destiny: Connecticut’s Critique of Manifest Destiny, 1848-1871
Thursday, March 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Bring a lunch and learn about the many Connecticans who opposed America’s continental expansion in the 1800s!
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Exhibition Opening Reception: New Collections at CHS
Friday, March 22 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
We invite CHS members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for New Collections at CHS.
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Saturday, March 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
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Member’s Reception and Sneak Peek: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
Tuesday, March 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
We invite CHS members and special guests to join us for the Opening Reception for Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
Find out more »Short Attention Span Literary Club
Wednesday, April 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
If you have been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment, this group is for you! Join us to discuss a work by CT author Ann Petry over coffee and treats.
Find out more »Free First Saturday
Saturday, April 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until August 31, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until August 31, 2019
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: Create Art, Create History
Saturday, April 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Calling all artists! All ages and artistic abilities are welcome to join us for First Free Saturday. Learn about a Hartford-born African American artist, then create your own original masterpiece!
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Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, April 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »
Vacation Program: Busy Parents Short Story Club
Wednesday, April 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
If you’ve been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment and childcare, this group is for you! Adults will get to discuss short works of literature, while CHS staff leads your kids in crafts and stories of their own. Treats for everyone will be served!
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Vacation Program: Pictures from the Past
Friday, April 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Lights, camera, history! Looking for a fun activity for the whole family to do over spring break? Come to the Connecticut Historical Society and create your own daguerreotype.
Find out more »Vacation Program: Pictures from the Past
Friday, April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Lights, camera, history! Looking for a fun activity for the whole family to do over spring break? Come to the Connecticut Historical Society and create your own daguerreotype.
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Saturday, April 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, April 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Wednesday, April 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Saturday, April 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »
A Meaningful Subjection: Coercive Inequality and Indigenous Political Economy in the Colonial Northeast
Thursday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Bring your lunch and learn about the relationship between Native Americans and European colonists from visiting scholar Peter Olsen-Harbich.
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, April 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »
Speak Up at CHS: Put Me In, Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors
Saturday, April 27 @ 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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Department Stores and the Black Freedom Struggle: Workers, Consumers, and Civil Rights
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
How did civil rights activists use department stores (like Hartford’s G. Fox) as centers for the struggle for black freedom? Historian Traci Parker will discuss her new book on this topic. Come early to view our exhibition, Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow.
Find out more »Free First Saturday
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until August 31, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until August 31, 2019
Free admission to the museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.
Find out more »
Speak Up at CHS: Beginner Storytelling Workshop with Speak Up co-Founder Matthew Dicks
Saturday, May 4 @ 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 »
Family Program: ¡Celebremos Mexico!
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Come join the CHS as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Learn about the various ways this holiday is celebrated through hands-on activities and crafts that celebrate Mexican culture. You are also invited to enjoy live mariachi performances!
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, May 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »Beyond the Amistad: Black History at CHS
Wednesday, May 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am|Recurring Event (See all)One event on May 18, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on June 15, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 10, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 20, 2019 at 10:00 am
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One event on May 18, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on June 15, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 10, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 20, 2019 at 10:00 am
The CHS is partnering with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center to offer a joint program that explores the Black experience in Connecticut!
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Something Old, Something New
Saturday, May 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
From colonial to modern times, how did Connecticans tie the knot? You’ll go behind the scenes into CHS’s collections storage areas to look at clothing, photographs, and other artifacts that document 300-plus years of wedding customs and traditions.
Find out more »Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Something Old, Something New
Saturday, May 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
From colonial to modern times, how did Connecticans tie the knot? You’ll go behind the scenes into CHS’s collections storage areas to look at clothing, photographs, and other artifacts that document 300-plus years of wedding customs and traditions.
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »
Member Meet-Up: Sturbridge Vintage Fashion and Antique Textile Show
Monday, May 13 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Meet up with fashion-minded CHS members at this pre-Brimfield textile show!
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Family Program: Kicking Off Blue Star Museums
Saturday, May 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Help us kick off Blue Star Museums by visiting the CHS for a special family program! Starting on May 18th, Armed Forces Day, Blue Star Museums will be offering free admission to active military personnel and their families until Labor Day on September 2nd. All are invited to help us honor the men and women who serve this country by engaging in a fun craft and activity.
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Saturday, May 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
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Speak Up Podcast LIVE!
Saturday, May 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Speak Up’s first ever LIVE podcast! Join us for a fun night of stories, laughter, and even a little bit of learning, too.
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Annual Members’ Meeting
Monday, May 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm |
We invite all CHS members to join us for the Connecticut Historical Society Annual Members’ Meeting to hear about the achievements of the past year.
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Opening Reception: Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Monday, May 20 @ 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
We invite CHS members and special guests to join us for the opening reception for Take Note! 75 Years of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
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Saturday, May 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »Free First Saturday
Saturday, June 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until August 31, 2019
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An event every month that begins at 9:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until August 31, 2019
Free admission to the museum galleries all day. Please note that free admission does not include the Waterman Research Center.
Find out more »Speak Up at CHS: Master Class with Matthew Dicks
Saturday, June 1 @ 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 to help you refine your advanced storytelling skills.
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Family Program: Instrument Discovery Lab
Saturday, June 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Help us welcome the Hartford Symphony Orchestra when they visit the CHS for a special Free First Saturday! Kids will have a blast experiencing the HSO Instrument Discovery Lab, trying out dozens of musical instruments from the violin and the saxophone to the tuba and the glockenspiel. The Instrument Discovery Lab is a musical laboratory that gives children the opportunity to see, hear, touch, and play!
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, June 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »Tour and Talkback
Thursday, June 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Join us for this opportunity to discuss the modern-day repercussions of America’s long denial of full citizenship for African Americans.
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Connecticut Open House Day
Saturday, June 8 |
CHS is participating in Open House Day 2019 — free admission to our galleries all day!
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Saturday, June 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
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Preventative Conservation of the First Ladies’ Gowns
Thursday, June 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Learn about how the Smithsonian preserves and conserves its First Ladies gowns collection.
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Eighteenth-Century Revival Poetry and Its Uses
Friday, June 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
In this lunchtime talk, NERFC fellow Wendy Roberts will demonstrate how evangelical poetry was central to the early America’s literary history.
Find out more »Speak Up at CHS: Advanced Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Dicks
Saturday, June 15 @ 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.
Find out more »Exhibit tour of “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”
Saturday, June 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
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|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 15, 2019
Join us each Saturday for a staff-guided tour of this thought-provoking exhibit.
Find out more »
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