Storytellers take the stage for an evening of true personal stories about generosity, sacrifice, love and the unexpected meaning of what we give and receive. The event is led by ... Read more
Visitors of all ages can explore objects from the Museum’s collection and take on a hands-on creative challenge. The December and January theme invites them to design a new style of pinback button. The Inspire Center offers changing activities every other month and is open on weekends. The program takes place December 6 from 12 ... Read more
This virtual fundraiser from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History revisits holiday traditions at Hartford’s G. Fox & Co. Through photographs, advertisements, objects and stories from the Museum’s collection, attendees can explore the memories generations of Connecticut residents associate with the department store. The program is designed especially for Museum members and supporters, and ... Read more
Explore memorabilia from Hartford’s G. Fox & Co. department store, from wedding gowns to everyday goods, and learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who led the company through its golden age. The tour takes place December 12 from 11 am to 12 pm. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and space is ... Read more
Explore memorabilia from Hartford’s G. Fox & Co. department store, from wedding gowns to everyday goods, and learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who led the company through its golden age. The tour takes place December 13 from 1 pm to 2 pm. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and space is ... Read more
Join a Museum staff member for an interactive introduction to the special exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End. The gallery talk takes place December 13 from 2 pm to 2:30 pm and is included with Museum admission. No advance registration is required. For questions, contact Public Programs Manager Natalie Belanger at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org. Information ... Read more
Professor Seth Perry explores the life and public influence of Connecticut-born itinerant preacher Lorenzo Dow (1777–1834), known as “Crazy Dow.” The talk considers how Dow built a national following through preaching, publishing and provocative public appearances, and what his story reveals about religion, celebrity and public influence in American history. The virtual presentation takes place ... Read more
Museum members can enjoy a festive afternoon with light refreshments and seasonal drinks, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at newly acquired collection items and the stories behind them. The gathering offers a chance to connect with fellow history enthusiasts and friends. The members-only event takes place December 15 from 12 pm to 2 pm. Members, ... Read more
Children can enjoy a reading of Jamie Lee Curtis’s This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From with hot cocoa and treats, then decorate a tote bag for carrying favorite items on a future journey. Families can also explore the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End, which ... Read more
Children can hear the story of Wilhelmina, a cow who wandered around Connecticut, during a reading of John-Manuel Andriote’s Wilhelmina Goes Wandering. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, then make a cow to take along on future adventures. The drop-in program takes place December 30 from 2 pm to 4 pm and is geared toward children ... Read more
