Celebrate the season with free holiday programs and festive shopping events!

Family Program:
Make your own Holiday Poppers

Saturday, December 1 | Drop-in between 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | FREE

First invented by a London pastry chef in the 1840s, poppers (or "crackers") have become timeless favorites. Poppers make great gifts, holiday party favors, or New Year's Eve noisemakers. Traditional fillers, like candy and paper hats, will be provided, or you can bring your own. This program is great for all ages! For more information, call (860) 236-5621 x222 or email Erin Strogoff.

Adult Crafternoon:
Holiday Poppers and Paper Crafts

Saturday, December 1 | Drop-in between 2:00 & 4:00 pm | FREE

Join fellow crafters for a relaxed afternoon of creating holiday poppers and other paper crafts. No crafting experience is necessary. Bring your own materials or use some of ours. For more information, call (860) 236-5621 x233 or email Emily Dunnack.

Let the Merriment Begin!
Holiday Shopping at the CHS

Sweet treats & shopping for the whole family
Saturday, December 1 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Shopping soiree with wine and cheese
Thursday, December 6 | special holiday shopping hours: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Kick off your holiday shopping at the CHS Museum Store, offering "history nut approved" exclusive products all made in America and inspired by Connecticut items in our collection. Enjoy holiday confections and beverages while looking for that perfect gift from our selection of local hand-made crafts, one-of-kind jewelry, housewares, apparel, toys, and, of course, books.

CHS members receive a 10% discount on most purchases. Admission to the store is FREE. Open: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. For more information call (860) 236-5621 x293 or email Kathy Whitney.