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 Presentation:
William Hosley, "Emily S. G. Holcombe: Champion of Connecticut State Pride"
Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
$5 for CHS members | $10 non-members
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Emily Seymour Goodwin Holcombe with acclaimed historian and lecturer, Bill Hosley. Preservationist, activist, collector, museum-maker, and civic visionary, Emily Seymour Goodwin Holcombe (1852-1922) was a champion and advocate for Connecticut State Pride. Space is limited--don't be disappointed, buy your tickets online today! Tickets will also be sold at the door (if available). For more information, email Jenny Steadman or call (860) 236-5621 x289. Thank you to event sponsor Nadeau's Auction Gallery.
 Tour:
Secrets of the Veeder House
Saturday, March 23 | 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
FREE for members | $4-8 non-members
From the servants' quarters to the original elevator, this is a rare opportunity to explore the architecture and see some of the non-public details of the 1928 house that is now the Connecticut Historical Society. Space is limited, please reserve your space in the tour online. For more information, email Jenny Steadman or call (860) 236-5621 x289.
 Current Exhibit:
Cooking by the Book: Amelia Simmons to Martha Stewart
January 18 to April 13, 2013
For more on women's history, visit the CHS exhibit Cooking By the Book: From Amelia Simmons to Martha Stewart, which explores the culinary contributions of women.
And don't forget to join us for the Community Cook-Off on Friday, April 5! Click for more information or buy tickets online before they sell out!
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IT'S THE TAIL END OF CATS AND DOGS!
Be sure and visit before the exhibit closes on April 6.
GENEALOGY AT THE CT SCIENCE CENTER
March 16, 10am-12pm
In conjunction with Identity: An Exhibition of You, the CHS staff is offering an overview of genealogical research at the Connecticut Science Center. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (860) 724-3623 for more information.
Contact Us
One Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5621 www.chs.org
 
 
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