Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co. at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

The Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co. offers a nostalgic look at Hartford’s most iconic department store through original memorabilia and archival treasures. Visitors can see a wide range of historic goods once sold at G. Fox & Co., from elegant wedding gowns to everyday items like toilet paper, while learning about the life and leadership of Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who guided the store through its golden age. The tour will take place on December 13, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and provides a special opportunity to explore collection items that are not always on public view.

Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Admission is $15 for general visitors and $10 for Connecticut Museum member levels under $150. Members at the $150 level and above receive free admission. The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is located at 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105. For questions or more information, contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger at 860-236-5621 x289 or email natalie_belanger@chs.org.