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 […]

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 the years at G. Fox & Co., ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who […]

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 the years at G. Fox & Co., ranging from wedding gowns to toilet paper! You’ll also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who […]

Join us as Professor Alexandra Prince presents an historical overview of the 19th century diagnostic and cultural label of religious insanity. This virtual talk will examine how certain American faith groups were interpreted as more of a mental disease than a legitimate faith, the development of medical interpretations of religion within asylum medicine and the […]

Every other week, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This week’s selection is “A Temporary Matter” by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can find the link to the story on our events page. The club meets online using Zoom. Register online. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the […]

“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic image of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of women who worked for victory in the war. To register, see our events page. You’ll receive an email confirmation with the […]

Join the CHS for our annual popper craft! Make your very own popper to use as a gift, a New Year’s Eve noisemaker, or a holiday party favor. This program is free and great for children of all ages. A limited supply of Grab and Go Bags, which include the necessary supplies to complete the […]

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 […]