During a time of deep political division and fears of a civil war, five young men from Hartford, Connecticut formed a campaign organization that became a nationwide movement and helped elect a president. This is the story of the Wide Awakes, featuring rare artifacts and documents from the Connecticut Museum collection.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
What does it mean to be politically involved? What do political action and freedom of speech look like? In 1860, during a time of deep political division and fears of a civil...| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum proudly celebrates a legacy of 200 years!| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Each year, the Connecticut Museum accept two college students or recent graduates into the Dangremond Museum Studies Internship program. This summer the Museum welcomed Joel Bishop, a recent graduate of Williams College... The post A Recap From This Year’s Dangremond Museum Studies Interns appeared first on Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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Curating a collection that encapsulates an entire state is no small feat—nor is the task ever complete. In the span of 200 years, the Connecticut Museum has acquired over 4... The post Millions of Stories: William J. Brown appeared first on Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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Among the 20th century dresses and lace housed at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, the Katharine Hepburn collection stands in stark contrast. Tailored trousers, contoured jackets, straw hats,... The post Millions of Stories: Katharine Hepburn, Style of Personality appeared first on Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
One of the most exciting achievements at the Connecticut Museum this year has been the rapid growth of the Civics Education for Connecticut Students project (CECS), now in its second... The post The Success and Growth of the Civics Education for Connecticut Students Project appeared first on Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
On February 22, 2025, the Connecticut Museum and the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC) are proud to host their third annual Lunar New Year Celebration together with CT... The post Lunar New Year 2025: Growing Together appeared first on Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Discover the story of Edgar Smith Yergason, who's personal items and documents are safeguarded in the Connecticut Museum collection. Behind every object, image, and written word found in the collection at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, there are countless individuals from all walks of life with their own stories to tell; their own heritage, interests, views, and dreams.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
200 years. Millions of stories.| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum is excited to invite you to experience an original work of music based on manuscripts from our collection!| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History