Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar stories to light, including a copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary War flag, a fragment of a statue ... Read more
Visitors can explore the stories and history behind the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End during recurring gallery talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Guided by a member of the Museum staff, the interactive introductory tours offer insight into the exhibition’s themes, artwork, and the experiences of the communities represented ... Read more
Explore stories of resistance, activism, and change during the Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Centered around the question, "What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you?", the museum's Rebellious exhibition examines moments throughout Connecticut history when individuals and communities challenged the status quo in pursuit of their own ... Read more
Young readers and their families can celebrate America's 250th anniversary during Family Storytime – America250 at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 5, 2026. This special storytime program invites children and caregivers to relax on beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book connected to the nation's semiquincentennial celebration. After the story, ... Read more
Connecticut’s premier R&B party returns for Independence Day Weekend with The R&B Kickback on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Infinity Music Hall in downtown Hartford. Beginning at 7 pm, this highly anticipated event brings together classic R&B favorites, 90s and 2000s hits, and today’s biggest songs for an evening dedicated to the music, culture, and ... Read more
