Join University of Maryland historian Richard Bell as he reconstructs the life and times of Benedict Arnold, the reasons for his treason, and the larger problems of betrayal and desertion that dogged the Continental Army throughout the war. Benedict Arnold is the most famous turncoat in American history. He was a skilled officer in George […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]