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Current Exhibits Small Things Considered
From a nutmeg to a strand of George Washinton’s hair to the classic Wiffle® Ball, discover the big impact small objects have made on history and our lives.
Children’s Books from the CHS Collections
Ongoing
Amistad—A True Story of Freedom
Ongoing A highly sensory, award-winning, multi-media exhibit throughout five galleries that explores the Africans’ struggle for freedom and the Connecticut people who helped them achieve it in New London, New Haven, Hartford and Farmington, following the 1839 revolt on the ship Amistad. Call (860) 236-5621 for further information.
Hands On History Gallery
Chance, Choice & Change: Coming to Connecticut Ongoing Why have people moved to Connecticut over time? This hands-on gallery explores some of the reasons through interactives geared to families with children age 2-13, although older kids and adults may also want to time themselves on the thread machine, or sew tobacco leaves and set them to dry, or build a brick wall. There is dress up too, a bit about music, and places to sit while your family is discovery coming to Connecticut. It all starts by spinning a giant wheel of chance. Will you decide to stay or go? 
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July 13, 2007 - November 29, 2008
CHS has one of the most significant children’s book collections in the country based on both the quantity and rarity of the books. The collection is made up of 8,500 volumes that span the mid-1700s to today. Come see a selection of these books installed in our front hallway. Then, visit our Research Center to explore more from the collection. 
An award-winning exploration of rustic life in Connecticut more than 200 years ago, following the trails of the early settlers. Try on Colonial clothing of the period, and much more. Experience the American Revolution through a descriptive sound and light gallery that evokes an in-the-moment sense of place and time. Call (860) 236-5621 for further information.