Behind The Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox & Co.

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Join us for a behind-the scenes tour at the CHS to see our collection of memorabilia from Hartford’s most iconic department store. Our archives contain hundreds of goods sold over […]

$10 – $15

20th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker

Bushnell CT

Ballet Theatre Company returns to the stage as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker, on December 11 at 1pm and 6pm and December 12 at 2pm at […]

Asian American Poets and Community Dialogue: Srinivas Mandavilli

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 […]

Free

West Hartford Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

The West Hartford Symphony Orchestra will present its 19th Holiday Concert on Sunday December 12th at 3pm in the Roberts Theater on the campus of Kingswood Oxford School. The hall […]

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 […]

This tour is covered by the cost of admission.

Family Program: Cocoa and Crafts Story Hour

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CHS! Join us for a morning of crafts, hot chocolate, and readings of Anna Llenas’ The Color Monster. After the story, make […]

This program is covered by the cost of admission.

Family Program: Cocoa and Crafts

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Curl up with some hot cocoa at the CHS! Join us for a morning of a morning of hot chocolate, crafts, and readings of Stella Blackstone’s Bear at Work. After […]

This program is covered by the cost of admission.

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 “Kiddie Pool” by Connecticut author Cindy House. You […]

Free

Free First Saturday Family Program: Winter Wonderland

522 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Explore Connecticut’s wintry wonders! Kids will look closely at images of the unique holiday-themed window and store displays at G. Fox and Co, a Connecticut department store. Then, using those […]

Free

Behind the Scenes Tour: From Hoopskirts to Flappers

5006 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

A woman born in 1850 who lived for 80 years would have seen fashion change dramatically in her lifetime. In this special tour of our Costume and Textile Collection, you’ll […]

$10 – $15

COMEDY NIGHT at Playhouse on Park

2677 224 Park Rd, West Hartford

COMEDY NIGHT at Playhouse on Park Saturday, January 8th, 2022 8pm $17.50 Doors open 30 minutes prior to show Join us for 90 minutes of laughs with Co-Headliners Brian Scott […]

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, kids will explore how clothing was made and how fashion […]

This program is included with museum admission.