Events

Welcome to CSL and Museum of Connecticut History Combined Events

The events published by the Connecticut State Library that have monthly presentations are Third Thursday Presentations and Hiking Through History.

Images of Israel Putnam and author Michael Shay

Whites of Their Eyes - The Life of Revolutionary War Hero Israel Putnam

Please join us for a book talk with author

MICHAEL SHAY

...recounting the life and times of Israel Putnam, the larger-than-life general, gregarious tavern keeper and farmer, and Connecticut hero.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Museum of CT History at the CT State Library
231 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106

Register online now!

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Hiking Thru History

All Hiking Thru History hikes begin at 10am and are free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a spot contact patrick.j.smith@ct.gov

Check out the schedule of events.