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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 8pm at Playhouse On Park Spend a special evening with fellow supporters when Playhouse on Park features local favorites, the Restless Mountain Bluegrass Band this […]

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Let’s make the past reappear! Families will explore some magical items of Albert Walker, a Connecticut magician, in our new exhibit Albert’s Odd Jobs: Making a Living in […]

Buckle up Connecticut – things are about to change! The 1950s and 1960s changed popular culture all across the United States. Through close-looking and hands-on activities, children will explore the […]

What was life like for children and teens growing up in Hartford in the 1950s and 1960s? How did racial bias impact people’s daily experiences? Through close-looking at a variety […]

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 […]