Events/Programs
Exhibit: Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
(through October 28, 2024)
This exhibit pairs small quilts by Connecticut-based and internationally renowned fabric artist Ed Johnetta Miller with artifacts in the museum collection that directly connect to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.
Ed Johnetta Miller is an author, fiber artist, teacher, independent curator, founder of the Hartford Artisan Center, and former Management Envoy from the US to Cote D'Ivorie, Ivory Coast. Miller's work is exhibited widely in the US and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of Art, The International Quilt Museum, Nelson Mandela's National Museum, and three US Embassies. The Sunday New York Times featured Ed Johnetta Miller in the "Best of the Best" series twice, in 2001 and 2021. Her work has been featured on HGTV, WGBH-Boston, and Modern Master's Holiday Show. Miller has received numerous awards for her role as artist, community leader, and teacher, including The Governor's Award, Connecticut's most prestigious artistic award.
Entry to the museum is by timed guided tours only; Friday—Monday. Admission rates apply and includes a guided tour of the semi-permanent exhibit, Canterbury Female Boarding School: Courage, Conscience, & Continuance, with access to Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact.
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork: Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
For more information: crandall.museum@ct.gov / 860-546-7800.
Spirit of Resilience Exhibit Program: Notecard Workshop with Ed Johnetta Miller
Sunday, September 15, 10 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 3 pm
Award-winning fiber artist Ed Johnetta Miller will lead participants in an art project based on her work on display in the exhibit Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact. Using images, paper, fabric, and other craft items, participants will design a notecard inspired by the students of the Canterbury Female Boarding School and their teachers, Free program; however, space is limited—registration is required. Register here. Support provided by CT Humanities.
State Museum Sunday
Sunday, September 15
Free admission for Connecticut residents at any of the four State Museums on the third Sunday of the month. Prudence Crandall Museum by timed guided tours only.
Old Home Day
Saturday, September 28
11 am to 4 pm
The Prudence Crandall Museum will be open with free admission for self-guided tours during the Canterbury Historical Society’s annual Canterbury Old Home Day event. All ages are encouraged to participate in a Kindness Stones painting activity—visitors can leave their created Kindness Stones in the Peace Garden, or take them to share with others.
*NOTE: Parking will be at the Helen Baldwin Middle School on Rte. 14. A shuttle to the Canterbury Green will be provided. The museum is across from the Canterbury Green.
State Museum Sunday
Sunday, October 20
Free admission for Connecticut residents at any of the four State Museums on the third Sunday of the month. (Except Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, which features the “Light into the Dungeon: A Jack O’ Lantern Experience” program throughout October.) Prudence Crandall Museum by timed guided tours only.
National Cat Day
Monday, October 28 (observed)
Last day museum is open for the season
Free admission to the Prudence Crandall Museum with donation of unopened cat food (wet or dry, any brand/any flavor), brand-new cat toys and supplies (not accepting litter-related items at this time), or paper towels and garbage bags. All items will be donated to the Paws Cat Shelter, a no-kill shelter in Putnam, CT. In recognition of violence perpetuated against women, children, and animals, the museum honors National Cat Day by collecting food and supplies to keep our feline friends safe. To learn more about Prudence Crandall, Sarah Harris, and the Canterbury Female Boarding School, or to reserve timed guided tour tickets, visit Eventbrite.