Online Coffee Hour with CHS: Witches in Connecticut

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Join CHS staff online via Zoom to hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, […]

Free

Free First Saturday Family Program: Dance Party!

522 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Dance, listen, and play in celebration of International Music Day! Watch a special performance of Bomba, a traditional Puerto Rican dance. Children learn about the different instruments, rhythms, and choreography! Performances by Gloria and Roberto Cepeda will take place at 10:30 and 11:30 am. This program is free and great for children of all ages. […]

Free

Ben Bronz Academy Golf Open

1169 60 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford

Ben Bronz Academy is a local West Hartford private, special education school. Students who learn differently are given the tools to succeed in this special place. Join us for a round of golf and make an impact on students who learn differently. This will be a shotgun start tournament and will include breakfast, Hors D'oeuvres […]

$200

Online Lunch and Learn: Exploring the Life of Lt. Colonel William Ledyard

522 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

History remembers that notable day when Lt. Colonel William Ledyard was killed in the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781. But what about his life prior to that fateful day? John Steward, writer of Tossing Lines, is on a mission to fill in the missing pieces of the Colonel’s legacy. Join us virtually as Steward […]

Free

Online Short Attention Span Literary Club

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Every other week, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This week’s selection is “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson You can find the story here. The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. We’re offering this […]

Free

Family Exhibit Tour: Dressing Up the Past

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Visit the CHS for a special tour of Making Connecticut followed by a related craft! Through close-looking and hands-on activities, explore how clothing was made and how fashion has changed throughout history. Families will have the opportunity to card wool, “work” in a textile factory, and more! Each tour is limited to 20 people. Pre-registration […]

This tour is covered with the cost of admission.

Asian American Poets and Community Dialogue: Debora Kuan

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Join us for a unique series of poetry readings and community dialogues! The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute at UConn and the Connecticut Historical Society, along with Make Us Visible CT, invite you to listen to Connecticut’s Asian American poets and explore personal stories and local histories. The second event in the series features […]

Free

Online Presentation: Witches in Connecticut

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Join CHS staff online via Zoom to hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, […]

Free

Cencap Federal Credit Union Shred Day

1429 2775 Main Street, Hartford

Please join us for our semi-annual Shred Day event on Saturday, October 30, 8am – 12pm (or until the truck is full). The event will be held at our Terry Square branch, located at 2775 Main Street in Hartford. This is a great way to dispose of any unwanted personal documents safely and securely. Acceptable […]

Free

COMEDY NIGHT at Playhouse on Park

2677 CT

Join us for 90 minutes of laughs! October 30th $17.50, reserved seating 8pm Headliner: Coleman Green Feature: Krystal Dyer Doors open 30 minutes prior to show Tickets & more info: https://playhouseonpark.org/web2/Season13/comedynite_S13_1030.html

$17.50

Online Short Attention Span Literary Club

Every other week, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This week’s selection is “The Things They Carried,” Tim O’Brien’s semi-autobiographical story about the Vietnam War. The club meets online using Zoom. When you register online you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. You can […]

Free

Online Coffee Hour with CHS: True Crime in the Museum

Forgeries, theft, arson, and murder. In this presentation, we’ll show you items from our collection that tell the stories of long-ago crime and punishment. Please be aware that some of the stories may have graphic content. This program is free, but we would appreciate a $6 donation to help support public programs at CHS. You […]

Free