CONNECTICUT
Events
Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Hartford Women with Connecticut Landmarks
Butler-McCook House & Garden 396 Main Street, HartfordJoin us on this new walk for 2025, as we cover what may seem like familiar geographic ground of Main Street, only with new stories to tell as we celebrate the lives of Hartford Women. Learn about Hannah Bunce Watson, Caroline Hewins, Elizabeth Colt, Beatrice Fox Auerbach, Ann Uccello & Carrie Saxon Perry, Ella Grasso, […]
$10 – $15New England Vampire Folk Belief: The Archaeological Evidence at East LymeLibrary
East Lyme Library 39 Society Road, East LymeIn 1990 a couple of very surprised young boys discovered two skulls at the site of a new gravel quarry in eastern Connecticut. Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Connecticut's State Archaeologist, and others were called in to investigate what turned out to be a forgotten colonial family cemetery. One grave caught their eye. Someone had arranged the […]
What We Carry with Us at The Garde
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonDirected by Tyler Gorman, What We Carry with Us is a graduate thesis film produced entirely in Connecticut. The project brought together a team made up of local residents, many of them students, to ensure the film reflected and supported the community at every stage of production. From cast to crew, every contributor called Connecticut home. After the sudden passing of […]
$15Prospero’s America: John Winthrop Jr., Alchemy, and Connecticut Culture at The Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford
Ancient Burying Ground 60 Gold Street, HartfordPresented by Walter W. Woodward, Connecticut State Historian emeritus, scholar, author, and former Professor, UCONN This talk is the antidote to the widespread belief that Puritans were dour and mean-spirited […]
$15 – $20
Discover Darien’s Revolutionary War Houses and the Preservation Movement that Saved Them at Mather Homestead in Darien
Mather Homestead 19 Stephen Mather Rd, DarienJoin us at 6:30 pm in the 1778 house for wine & cheese (in the kitchen) plus a tour of the new exhibit - Bertha Mather McPherson: Visionary Preservationist on the second floor. Please consider becoming a Patron of our event or series in support of mission-focused programming of the Mather Homestead. Patrons will […]
$45 – $55Foodways: Hearth Cooking Colonial Thanksgiving at The Stanley-Whitman House
Stanley-Whitman House 37 High Street, FarmingtonJoin us for a journey back in time at our Foodways: Hearth Cooking: Colonial Thanksgiving event and experience the flavors of a traditional colonial Thanksgiving feast. On Saturday, Nov 15, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time), we will gather in the Whitman Tavern to celebrate Thanksgiving in the most authentic way possible. Prepare to be transported to […]
$20 – $25Live from the Boathouse!: Mike Allen presents How CT Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition at the Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTIn 1920, the United States prohibited the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Connecticut did not support the Constitutional Amendment creating Prohibition, and violations of the law were widespread. Join historian and storyteller Mike Allen to learn more about this rebellious chapter in the state’s history and the role the Connecticut River played […]
Free – $5Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Remembering G. Fox and Co. Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordOur popular tour returns! Join us for a nostalgic tour behind-the scenes at the Connecticut Museum 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 […]
$15Great Gifts Now on Sale at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
Custom House Maritime Museum 150 Bank Street, New LondonAlways a great, eclectic, smart, roundup a gifts for everyone. For more information Thursday-Sunday, 1 - 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
$25 – $35Coventry Winter Farmers Market at Coventry High School
Coventry High School 78 Ripley Hill Rd, CoventryJoin us this Sunday November 2, 2025 10AM - 12:30PM for our Welcome "Fall " Back Market! Remember to Fall Back an hour on those clocks and add us to your calendar! We are kicking off our 11th season indoors at Coventry High School 78 Ripley Hill Rd Coventry CT, and it is on track […]
Take a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave., HartfordCapitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund and sponsored by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Connecticut General Assembly. General tourist information centers are located outside room 101 in the State Capitol and on the first floor, west entrance in the […]
JIBBOOM CLUB #1 at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
New London Maritime SocietyJIBBOOM CLUB #1 meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM. Join us for a talk, good company, coffee & cookies. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund, the gatherings are FREE and open to all. In August, JIBBOOM temporarily moves to the 4th Tuesday, August 26. This month John Steward takes us on a journey […]
