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A shower of great events this April...
 CHS Community Cook-Off
Friday, April 5 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
$10 CHS members | $15 non-members
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This event is expected to sell-out!
We'll answer the age-old question "Whose casserole reigns supreme?" with the expert help of our judges. Even if you can't tell a whisk from a spatula, join us for a great party! LEARN MORE.
 Family Program: Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday, April 6 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | FREE
Explore the Cooking by the Book: Amelia Simmons to Martha Stewart exhibit, and then join us to decorate your very own apron or chef's hat to use the next time you help out in the kitchen. LEARN MORE.
 Micro-Gallery Exhibit Opening Concert and Lecture: Private Works
Saturday, April 6 | 2:30 - 4:30 pm | FREE
Join us for performances by The Generous Ensemble and the Hartt Composers' Ensemble. Private Works resident composer Matt Sargent will discuss his new composition, inspired by colonial New England composer William Billings's 108 songs of the "New England Psalm Singer" (1770). LEARN MORE.
 Behind-the-Scenes Tours: The Civil War 150 Years Later
Saturday, April 13 | 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
$5 members | $15 non-members
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Take this rare opportunity to see Civil War-related material not usually on view to the public, including examples of private letters between soldiers and their families, uniforms, swords, guns and bayonets, and more. The tour culminates with the flag that decorated President Lincoln's box at Ford's Theater the night he was assassinated. LEARN MORE.
 April Vacation at the CHS
Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, April 19 | 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Looking for something fun to do during April vacation? Visit the CHS and explore our interactive exhibits using our fun family activity sheets. Any child who completes a sheet will receive a prize! LEARN MORE.
 Family Program: Story and Crafts at the Museum
Tuesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 17
10:00 - 11:00 am
children FREE with adult admission | members FREE
Join us for story-time at the Connecticut Historical Society! Children will listen to a story, make a simple craft to take home, and have time to explore our hands-on exhibits. LEARN MORE.
 New Exhibit Opens: Time Warps: Textiles from Today's Weavers
April 20 - May 17, 2013
Reception: Saturday, April 20 | 3:00 - 6:00 pm
For more information about the exhibit, visit our Upcoming Exhibits page. Call (860) 236-5621 x223 or email sue_gallagher@chs.org by April 12 to R.S.V.P. for the opening reception.
 Members' Preview: This Won't Hurt a Bit! A History of Pain Relief
Thursday, April 25
5:00 - 6:30 pm | remarks and talk at 5:30 pm
Exhibit open April 26 - September 28, 2013
For more information about the exhibit, visit our Upcoming Exhibits page. Call (860) 236-5621 x223 or email rsvp@chs.org by April 18 to R.S.V.P. for the opening reception. Members and invited guests only.
 Secrets of the Veeder House Tour
Saturday, April 27 | 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
FREE for members | $4-8 non-members
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
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. LEARN MORE.
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