Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This month’s story is “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe. Click here to read. The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. We’re offering this program for free, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming, please click here. Or, to learn about the benefits of museum membership, clic

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Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in our special exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Tour is included in Museum admission. No need to pre-register. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Public Programs Manager, at [email protected]. For information on how to request specific accommodations, including ASL interpretation, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.

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Come to the Museum for an unforgettable evening of live storytelling, where talented storytellers share true, personal stories drawn from real life. The night is led by Matthew Dicks, a 62-time Moth StorySLAM Champion and 10-time GrandSLAM Champion, and features a dynamic cast of voices bringing bold stories to the stage. Everyone deserves a second chance—but not every second chance turns out the way we expect. On October 17, National Mulligan Day, Speak Up returns with “Do-Overs” — true stories

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Join us for a presentation by a leading scholar of early America about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence. In this talk, historian Michael D. Hattem asks: why have Americans developed such an emotional connection to the nation’s founding for nearly 250 years? He will discuss the importance of how generations of Americans have told the story of the Revolution, how politics have shaped how the Revolution has been remembered, and how Americans have fought over the meanings and legacy of

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Our annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns for 2026 on Saturday, October 24 @ 11 am – 4 pm, FREE and fun for all ages! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead, with all-ages arts activities, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances, delicious food for sale by food trucks, and more! Delve into the rich, storied traditions of this holiday with us. Get free tickets today and mark your calendar! Learn more here: https://connecticutmuseum.org/diademue

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Looking for something different to do for date night? Bring your sweetie (or bestie!) to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults (corpse preserver? Check. Devil puppet? Yup. Haunted painting? Uh-huh.) Then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy a themed cocktail and snacks. TICKETS $20 General Admission $15 Members Free for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above GET TICKETS Questions? Contact P

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Family Activity Kits are free take-home resources for families to enjoy, bringing history and fun together in the comfort of your own home! Please Note: This is not an on-site program. Each kit includes crafts, hands-on activities, and images of collection items all around a specific theme. With themes changing every other month, you can enjoy these kits all year long. November – December’s theme is “A Playdate with our State,” a look at Connecticut-made toys, like Legos and Silly Putty! Click h

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Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This month’s story is “The Paper Menagerie,” by Ken Liu. Click here to read. The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. We’re offering this program for free, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming, please click here. Or, to learn about the benefits of museum membership, click here!

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Journey to the past right in your own backyard! Families will learn how to recognize dinosaur tracks and prehistoric plants that still live in Connecticut today, dig for replica fossils of Connecticut dinosaurs, and then create their very own fossil to take home! This program is FREE and great for children of all ages. No pre-registration required. For information on how to request specific accommodations, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino,

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Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at [email protected].

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What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you? Our exhibition, Rebellious, reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together, pushed back, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life, liberty, and happiness in America. Join us on selected days fall for a guided tour of the exhibition. This tour is included in admission — no need to pre-register! Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Public Programs Manager, at [email protected]. For

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Are you looking for ways to incorporate primary sources about the American Revolution into your classroom? Are you wondering how Connecticut contributed to the American Revolution? In this workshop, teachers will learn about the Museum’s vast American Revolution collection, go behind-the-scenes into Collections Storage to see documents and artifacts from the Revolution, and learn how to access these resources online. Workshop participants will receive ‘ready-to-use’ inquiry-based teaching activi

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Join us for our next Made to Last event with woodworker, Anne Marie Elder. She will share her personal collection of woodworking tools passed down through her family from her great-grandfather. Anne Marie will share her passion for early American craftsmanship and discuss historical facts, traditional techniques, and her own journey in crafting custom handmade pieces. Anne Marie Elder is the co‑founder of Colonial Crafts and a dedicated maker specializing in hand‑carved spoons and bowls. She als

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Mohegan anthropologist chef, Rachel Sayet (Akitusut), will host a panel of local indigenous experts to discuss modern foodways and systems. The panel will consist of indigenous chefs, herbalists, and farmers from various nations. GET FREE TICKETS

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Join a member of our staff for an interactive, introductory experience in our special exhibition, Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. Tour is included in Museum admission. No need to pre-register. Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Public Programs Manager, at [email protected]. For information on how to request specific accommodations, including ASL interpretation, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page.

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Join us on November 19 for a panel discussion about how and why thousands of Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe made the North End of Hartford their home in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. What were the push and pull factors that drew Jewish people away from Europe and to Connecticut, and specifically, the capital city? How did they build thriving communities? What impact did they have on the neighborhood, the city, and the state as a whole? Visitors can come early t

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Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co., ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Spaces are limited. TICKETS $15 General Admission $10 for Connecticu

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Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the Connecticut Museum to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over the years at G. Fox & Co., ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Spaces are limited. TICKETS $15 General Admission $10 for Connecticu

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Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This month’s story is “You’re Ugly Too” by Lorrie Moore. Click here to read. The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. We’re offering this program for free, but if you would like to make a donation to support our public programming, please click here. Or, to learn about the benefits of museum membership, click here!

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Gather in our spectacular tavern sign exhibition for some historic tippling! Mixologist and tavern enthusiast Tim Cabral, owner of The Ordinary in New Haven, will talk about colonial era drinks as he mixes up a few samples to taste. Try your hand at tavern games, a scavenger hunt, and a fun craft, or just enjoy your drink as you explore the largest collection of tavern signs in the U.S. This program is for guests over 21 years of age only. TICKETS $20 General Admission $15 Members Free for Conne

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