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Moodus Noises Hike at Machimoodus

Machimoodus State Park 128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT, United States

Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00 am Join Connecticut River Museum Coordinator of Education and Naturalist, Steve Sarnoski and town resident Alison Guiness for a hike at Machimoodus State Park. Visit the areas where the famed Moodus Noises have originated and […]

Myths & Legends of the Connecticut River Valley – A Symposium

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Registration Cost $35, Student Rate $25 Optional Onrust Sail, additional $30   A Symposium at the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 8:30 – 9:00 am Registration/Sign In […]

Source to Sea Cleanup

Saturday, September 28, 2019 2:00 pm We are participating in the 23rd Annual Source to Sea Cleanup! The Source to Sea Cleanup is an annual trash cleanup of the Connecticut River system – rivers, streams, parks, boat launches, trails and […]

Dogs on the Docks

Sunday, October 13, 2019 1:00 - 3:00 pm The waterfront lawn of the Connecticut River Museum will once again be “going to the dogs” with the commencement of the 15th Annual “Dogs On The Dock” parade and competition. Dog owners […]

$10 – $15

Celestial Navigation with Roy Kilgard

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Celestial Navigation with Roy Kilgard Tuesday, November 5th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Free Event Please pre-register here: Event Registration Join Roy E. Kilgard, Wesleyan University Associate Professor of the Practice in Astronomy, on a celestial navigation journey beginning in England […]

Accepting Donations! Wreaths of the River Valley Auction

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Donations: Friday, November 22 - Wednesday, November 27 Bid for Wreaths: Monday, December 2 - Thursday, December 12   Collecting donated handmade wreaths for the Wreaths of the River Valley auction from area businesses, organizations, and families! Click here for […]

As of 1:30 pm 12/12/19 Online Bidding is Closed. Wreaths of the River Valley

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

As of 1:30 pm 12/12/19 Online Bidding is Closed. You may continue bidding this evening at our Mistletoe & Martinis event. Bid for Wreaths: Tuesday, December 3 - Thursday, December 12, 2019 Area businesses, organizations, and families have generously donated […]

Mistletoe & Martinis

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Thursday, December 12 6 - 9 pm We are excited to announce our newest holiday fundraiser, Mistletoe & Martinis; a reimagining of our Fall Feast fundraiser. Join us Thursday, December 12 from 6 - 9 pm. This festive celebration at […]

Volunteer for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Volunteer for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey Registration Required This is the time of year to spot many Bald Eagles on the lower Connecticut River.  As our national symbol with an amazing conservation story, we celebrate the re-population and continued protection […]

Privateer Bash!

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Privateer Bash! Saturday, February 29, 2020 6:30 - 10:00 pm Avast! Don’t miss the Swashbuckling Party at the Connecticut River Museum “Arr” you in? Come down and show us your swagger on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 6:30 – 10:00 […]

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