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  • River Tales at Connecticut River Museum

    River Tales at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Young learners can explore the sounds and rhythms of the Connecticut River Museum grounds during a special River Tales session with artist-in-residence Ben Cosgrove on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The ... Read more

  • Concert with Ben Cosgrove at Connecticut River Museum

    Concert with Ben Cosgrove at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Artist-in-residence Ben Cosgrove presents a special gallery performance inspired by the sounds and rhythms of the Connecticut River on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 1 pm. Part of the Connecticut ... Read more

  • When the CT River Decided the Revolution at Connecticut River Museum

    When the CT River Decided the Revolution at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Historian Matt Warshauer explores the role of the Connecticut River during the American Revolution in When the CT River Decided the Revolution on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6 to 7 pm. Part of the Connecticut River Museum’s Live from the Boathouse! series, this lecture examines the importance of the Connecticut River during a pivotal ... Read more

  • America 250: The Connecticut River Goes to War at Connecticut River Museum

    America 250: The Connecticut River Goes to War at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Historian Elizabeth Normen explores the Connecticut River’s role in wartime history during America 250: The Connecticut River Goes to War on Wednesday, November 10, 2026, from 6 to 7 pm. Part of the Connecticut River Museum’s Live from the Boathouse! series, this lecture examines the ways the Connecticut River and the communities along its banks ... Read more

  • An Evening with Ben Cosgrove at Connecticut River Museum

    An Evening with Ben Cosgrove at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    The Connecticut River Museum’s first annual Artist-in-Residence program concludes with An Evening with Ben Cosgrove on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The evening begins with a cocktail hour from 4 to 5 pm, followed by a concert at 5 pm. As the museum’s Artist-in-Residence, Cosgrove will debut a collection of musical works inspired by the sights ... Read more

  • Trees in the Rigging at Connecticut River Museum

    Trees in the Rigging at Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Celebrate the holiday season during Trees in the Rigging at the Connecticut River Museum on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Presented in partnership with the Essex Historical Society, this annual holiday celebration features a full day of festive activities for all ages. Highlights include Steve ... Read more

  • Mistletoe & Martinis at Essex Yacht Club

    Mistletoe & Martinis at Essex Yacht Club

    Essex Yacht Club 19 Novelty Lane, Essex, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season during Mistletoe & Martinis on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm at the Essex Yacht Club. Hosted by the Connecticut River Museum, this annual holiday fundraiser features an evening of festive cocktails, including a selection of holiday-themed martinis, along with a full bar and an assortment of heavy ... Read more