(Hartford, CT): The Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library invites the public to attend a book talk about Revolutionary War hero Israel Putnam. It will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at noon. Author Michael Shay will speak about General Putnam and his contributions to Connecticut and the nation during the American Revolution.

(Hartford, CT): The Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library invites the public to attend a performance honoring Revolutionary War hero Jordan Freeman. It will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at noon. Long-time agency employee Kevin Johnson will bring Freeman’s experiences to life.

(Hartford, CT): The upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding has many of us thinking about the importance of history and the institutions that preserve its many stories. How has the State of Connecticut, as one of the original thirteen colonies, documented and preserved its history over the years – and how does it do so today?

(Hartford, CT): Grab your walking shoes and join us for a series of hikes highlighting some of Connecticut’s most scenic and historic locations! The Museum of Connecticut History, located at the Connecticut State Library, kicks off its fourth year of “Hiking Through History” on Saturday, April 19, with a guided tour of the Windsor Locks Canal.

(Hartford, CT): The Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library invites the public to a presentation about the remarkable contributions of Connecticut’s Black residents during the American Revolution. It will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Historian John Mills will share stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots.

(Hartford, CT): Join us on Saturday, April 19, for the first of our 2025 hikes! The Museum of Connecticut History, located at the Connecticut State Library, will explore the natural beauty of the Connecticut River and the man-made history of this nearly 200-year-old canal.