Week of Events
Online Short Attention Span Literary Club
Online Short Attention Span Literary Club
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 […]
Online Coffee Hour with CHS: True Crime in the Museum
Online Coffee Hour with CHS: True Crime in the Museum
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 […]
RESTLESS MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS BAND at Playhouse on Park
RESTLESS MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS BAND at Playhouse on Park
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 […]
Free First Saturday Family Program: What’s the Magic Word?
Free First Saturday Family Program: What’s the Magic Word?
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 […]