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, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 autumn! This private appearance is donated by the band to celebrate the creativity and resilience that keeps one of Connecticut's finest local stages playing. Restless […]

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 the 1800s. Then, kids can design their own magic wand and learn how to perform a magic trick! This program is free and great for […]

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 material culture of these two decades, including clothing and technology, and how it impacted people’s lives. For extra fun, children can tune into a live, […]

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 of primary sources, including census data, high school yearbooks, and newspaper articles, children will explore the impact of the civil rights movement on the people […]

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 […]

Join us for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes and be led by museum staff. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-in guests are not guaranteed spots on the tour. $12 for general public; free for CHS members and those with […]

Ballet Theatre Company invites children of all ages to journey through the Land of Sweets during The Nutcracker Carnival on November 20, from 3:00-6:00pm. The event will take place at BTC on 20 Jefferson Ave, West Hartford, CT. Battle the Mouse King, steep Chinese tea, create snowflakes just like in the Snow Scene, decorate a […]