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SUMMARY:Water/Ways
DESCRIPTION:Water/Ways\nA Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service\nJune 3 – August 14\, 2023 \nWater/Ways dives into water—an essential component of life on our planet\, environmentally\, culturally\, and historically. In societies across the globe\, water serves as a source of peace and contemplation. Many faiths revere water as a sacred symbol. Authors and artists are inspired by the complex character of water—a substance that is seemingly soft and graceful\, and yet a powerful and nearly unstoppable force. \nWater also plays a practical role in American society. The availability of water affected settlement and migration patterns. Access to water and control of water resources have long been a central part of political and economic planning. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment. \nAmericans are connected to water in ways they may not always realize. And\, since water is a shared resource\, water connects everyone. With compelling text\, imagery\, interactives\, and videos\, Water/Ways reveals the central nature of water in our lives by exploring a number of important questions: \n\nHow do Americans use water? How is water represented in our society? In what ways do we use water as a symbol?\nHow does water unite communities? How does conflict over water emerge and how do communities resolve it?\nHow does water affect the way we live\, work\, worship\, create and play?\nHow do we care for water and sustain it for the future?\n\n  \nLocally sponsored by Connecticut Water.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/water-ways/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T180000
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SUMMARY:RiverFare 2023
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your tickets for RiverFare 2023! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening! \n  \nMore Information and purchase tickets >>
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/riverfare-2023/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T100000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Programming: Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm\nConnecticut River Museum\nWednesday\, May 31\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nProgram Cost:\n$15.00 per session for land-based programs\n$25.00 per session for boat-based programs \nBushnell Farm is a 22-acre\, 17th-century sea-farm which houses a replica of a small Native American village. Visit the grove\, explore the forests to locate important natural materials and resources\, help prepare a dugout canoe\, and cook over an open fire. Rain Date June 7th. \n• Registration is first come\, first served\n• All payments must be received in advance of program\n• No refunds\, unless a program is cancelled\n• Directions and information will be sent for off-site programs \nRegister Here! \n2023 Homeschool Program Series: \nAll programs run: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nWednesday\, February 8\, 2023: Steam Power: Getting from Place to Place \nWednesday\, March 22\, 2023: Raptors on the River\nWednesday\, April 26\, 2023: Earth Day Celebration\nWednesday\, May 31\, 2023: Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm\nWednesday\, June 28\, 2023: Water\, Water Everywhere! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing your child this year!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/homeschool-programming-indigenous-people-at-bushnell-farm/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T180000
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SUMMARY:CRM Concerts Underway: Geoff Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:River Cruising with Geoff Kaufman\nLive Music on the River\nThursday\, May 25 | 6:00—8:00 pm \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nDon’t miss this two-hour cruise on RiverQuest with live music. \n\n\n\nGeoff Kaufman leads audiences to find truth\, humor\, and beauty in folk music. Whether singing sailor songs with his quartet\, Forebitter; or environmental songs on board the Sloop Clearwater in the Hudson River; or in solo performances at coffeehouses throughout the Northeast United States and festivals in Europe\, Geoff has entertained and touched audiences near and far. \nSongs of the sea\, songs of the earth\, songs of the heart and the spirit—all of these are in Geoff Kaufman’s ditty bag. Ancient ballads\, work songs\, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle\, humorous glimpses of human foibles\, and insights into history—all of these are likely to be woven into one of Geoff’s concerts. \nAbove all\, at the core of Geoff’s performance is his rich tenor voice and an exuberant love of singing. And part of that love is to entice audiences to sing along\, to share in the exhilaration of full-throated vocalization if they wish. In this age of electronic overload and passive media pabulum\, Geoff likes to stress the “live” in live performance\, promoting participation\, be it by voice or heart or mind. \n\n\n\nPhoto: Geoff Kaufman\, by: David Zeleznik Photography
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-concerts-underway-geoff-kaufman/
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SUMMARY:CRM Talks - Remarkable Women of Old Lyme
DESCRIPTION:CRM Talks – Remarkable Women of Old Lyme\nLive From the Boathouse\nWednesday\, May 17\, 2023\n6:00 – 7:00 pm\nMembers FREE\nNon-Members $5.00 \nRESERVE NOW \nMichaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos present Remarkable Women of Old Lyme \nSituated on the Connecticut coast\, about halfway between New York and Boston\, the Town of Old Lyme has a rich history that is ever present in its landscape and people. Many of its most notable historic figures have been women\, who played a central role in shaping the town’s character and development. The women of Old Lyme have been pioneers in politics\, business\, education\, and the arts. Old Lyme’s illustrious history owes much to these innovative women. \nSuffragist Katharine Ludington was a co-founder of the League of Women Voters. In the 1830s\, Phoebe Griffin Noyes started a school for art and general subjects at her home. At the turn of the twentieth century\, Florence Griswold welcomed the artists of the Lyme Art Colony by creating the “Birthplace of American Impressionism.” By World War II\, Teddy Kenyon had made her mark as a test pilot. Old Lyme’s artistic tradition was continued by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler\, who founded the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in 1976; and artist and curator of the Nut Museum\, Elizabeth Tashjian. \nAuthors Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos honor the women whose triumphs made Old Lyme the popular summer resort and artists’ colony it is today. \nImage Courtesy of Michaelle Pearson \nCRM Talks 2023:\nFebruary 23\, 2023: Elizabeth Normen\, Venture Smith\nMarch 21\, 2023: Steve Taylor\, Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change\nApril 18\, 2023: Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes\, Maritime History: Indigenous & African American\nMay 17\, 2023: Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos: Remarkable Women of Old Lyme \nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this webinar\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-talks-remarkable-women-of-old-lyme/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:Burning of the Ships
DESCRIPTION:Essex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April\, 1814 when a company of Royal Marines landed at the foot of Main Street and proceeded to burn all of the ships moored and being built on the ways around town. \nThe highlight of the celebration is a parade of fife and drum corps down Main St.\, led by Essex’s own Sailing Masters of 1812. \nThere will be a Commemoration at the foot of Main Street. \nThe Museum will be open to visitors from 10:00am to 5:00pm
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/burning-of-the-ships/
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SUMMARY:CRM CARES - A Place Called Hope
DESCRIPTION:May is CRM CARES month.  This year we are supporting A Place Called Hope Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey.  A Place Called Hope is a 501 c 3 non profit organization run entirely by volunteers along with donations of time\, supplies and money from supporters.  Their goal is to heal injured\, orphaned\, or ill birds and return them to the wild.  They also provide raptor education with resident birds to enhance the pubic knowledge of these amazing creatures. \n“Watch what we can do together” \nWe will also have a discounted cruise on RiverQuest on May 31st\, 11:30-1:00 with a donation.  BOOK NOW! \nIn the museum lobby we have a donation bin.  Feel free to stop by any time and contribute to their efforts.  Below it their current wish list: \nAPCH 2023 WISHLIST\nPAPER TOWELS\nWEE WEE PADS\nGARBAGE BAGS\nFREEZER BAGS\nBLEACH\nBLEACH CLEANSERS\nVINEGAR CLEANSERS\nSIMPLE GREEN\nPOOP OFF (BIRD CAGE CLEANER)\nLAUNDRY DETERGENT\nCHUCK PADS\nSTAMPS\nCOPY PAPER\nSTAPLES GIFT CARD\nLOWES GIFT CARD\nSMITHLAND GIFT CARD\nRODENTPRO GIFT CARD\nTRACTOR SUPPLY GIFT CARD\nCONCRETE MIXING TUBS (FOR WATER) \nMEDICAL SUPPLIES- VET WRAP\, GAUZE\, TAPE\, MELOXICAM\, \nSOFT SIDED ZIPPER CARRIERS SM/MED \nEXTENSION NETS\nSCALEX BIRD MITE SPRAY\nHAND/FOOT WARMERS\nFIREPLACE GLOVES
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-cares-a-place-called-hope/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T100000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Programming: Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration\nConnecticut River Museum\nWednesday\, April 26\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nProgram Cost:\n$15.00 per session for land-based programs\n$25.00 per session for boat-based programs \nDirt is a nature hero. Investigate soil\, how it works\, and dirt’s role in a healthy ecosystem. Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate this vital natural resource! \n• Registration is first come\, first served\n• All payments must be received in advance of program\n• No refunds\, unless a program is cancelled\n• Directions and information will be sent for off-site programs \nRegister Here! \n2023 Homeschool Program Series: \nAll programs run: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nWednesday\, February 8\, 2023: Steam Power: Getting from Place to Place \nWednesday\, March 22\, 2023: Raptors on the River\nWednesday\, April 26\, 2023: Earth Day Celebration\nWednesday\, May 31\, 2023: Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm\nWednesday\, June 28\, 2023: Water\, Water Everywhere! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing your child this year!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/homeschool-programming-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000
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SUMMARY:Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 23\, 2023\n10:00 am \nPassenger (Ages 10+): $45 \n2 Hour Cruise \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nRiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water\, as well as the museum and special Exhibits. \nExperience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water\, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors\, it is different than any other time of the year. \nPass by bald eagle nesting territories\, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way! \nNaturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. \nCancellation Notes:\nCustomers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price. \nPhoto Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/osprey-eagle-cruise-on-riverquest-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Cruise With Brian Hess on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 22\, 2023\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nAll Ages: $20 \n2 Hour Cruise \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nA special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day; $20 for all ages \nBrian Hess\, a wildlife biologist with the DEEP Wildlife Division\, will be aboard. Originally from southeastern Pennsylvania\, he has worked with a wide range of birds including ducks\, condors\, and prairie-chickens. Hess has worked for the agency’s Wildlife Diversity Program since 2014. \nLearn about the health of the Connecticut River. Due to the Clean Water Act of 1972\, other regulations put in place\, and the many organizations that work hard\, we can all enjoy clean water\, air\, and life! \nCancellation Notes:\nCustomers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/earth-day-cruise-with-brian-hess-on-riverquest/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000
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SUMMARY:CRM Talks - Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes
DESCRIPTION:CRM Talks – Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes\nLive From the Boathouse\nTuesday\, April  18\, 2023\n6:00 – 7:00 pm\nMembers FREE\nNon-Members $5.00 \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT  \nDr. Akeia de Barros Gomes presents:\nEbb and Flow: Redefining “Maritime History” through Black and Indigenous Voices \nHow would we define maritime histories if those histories were told through Black and Indigenous lenses?  Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes will present an ongoing collaborative project with New England’s Black and Indigenous communities which seeks to answer the question\, “How would New England’s maritime history be told if it had always been told through Black and Indigenous voices?” \nMaritime museums can\, through exhibitions\, publications and programming\, make a strong argument that the complex narratives of the modern world ARE rooted in maritime histories.  We cannot understand the development of the modern world system without understanding how waterways have shaped human interactions and human relationships. While we often hear maritime museums are THE place to tell multiracial stories and that it’s natural to tell stories of integration and freedom through maritime museums because of the inclusive nature of 19th century maritime industries\, we can’t start there. We cannot just dive into telling the stories of mariners of color or Indigenous whalers without a thorough study of their maritime histories before “America.” \nWe have a responsibility to rethink historical narratives and foreground marginalized voices. In the Dawnland (New England)\, these complex narratives involve the relationship of the sea to colonialism\, dispossession and racialized slavery\, but maritime cultures also functioned to maintain in cultural continuity\, perseverance\, resistance and agency within Black and Indigenous communities up to the present. \nDr. Akeia de Barros Gomes is the Senior Curator of Maritime Social Histories at Mystic Seaport Museum\, she is the Director of the Frank C. Munson Institute of American Maritime Studies\, and is a Visiting Scholar at Brown University’s Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice. Akeia is responsible for working on curatorial projects of race\, Indigenous histories\, ethnicity and diversity in New England’s Maritime activities.  She is lead curator for the 2024 Mystic Seaport exhibition\, Entwined: The Sea\, Sovereignty and Freedom\, a multi-year Mellon Foundation-funded project that reimagines the history of the founding and development of New England through Indigenous\, African\, and African American maritime narratives. Dr. de Barros Gomes has engaged in archaeological fieldwork on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Reservation in Mashantucket\, CT; in the US Virgin Islands and in Newport\, RI.  She has engaged in Anthropological fieldwork in the US Virgin Islands\, in Benin\, and in New Orleans. Akeia was professor of American Studies and Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Wheelock College from 2008 to 2017. She was Curator of Social History at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 2017 to 2021 before taking her position at Mystic Seaport Museum. \nImage Courtesy of Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes \nCRM Talks 2023:\nFebruary 23\, 2023: Elizabeth Normen\, Venture Smith\nMarch 21\, 2023: Steve Taylor\, Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change\nApril 18\, 2023: Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes\, Maritime History: Indigenous & African American\nMay 17\, 2023: Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos: Remarkable Women of Old Lyme \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this webinar\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-talks-dr-akeia-de-barros-gomes/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T120000
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SUMMARY:Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 16\, 2023\n10:00 am \nPassenger (Ages 10+): $45 \n2 Hour Cruise \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nRiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water\, as well as the museum and special Exhibits. \nExperience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water\, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors\, it is different than any other time of the year. \nPass by bald eagle nesting territories\, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way! \nNaturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. \nCancellation Notes:\nCustomers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price. \nPhoto Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/osprey-eagle-cruise-on-riverquest-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000
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SUMMARY:Osprey/Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 15\, 2023\n10:00 am \nPassenger (Ages 10+): $45 \n2 Hour Cruise \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nRiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water\, as well as the museum and special Exhibits. \nExperience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water\, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors\, it is different than any other time of the year. \nPass by bald eagle nesting territories\, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way! \nNaturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. \nCancellation Notes:\nCustomers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price. \nPhoto Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/osprey-eagle-cruise-on-riverquest/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T203756Z
CREATED:20230117T203226Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 11\, 2023\n9:00 am – 10:00 am \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \n\nThe Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation\, we are able to offer sensory friendly items during the visit\, including beanbag chairs and fidget toys. \nExhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights are modified to allow people with a range of abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room is set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress\, take a break\, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \n2023 dates: \nSaturday\, January 29\, 2023: 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023: 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nMonday\, July 10\, 2023: 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nSaturday\, October 14\, 2023: 9:00 am – 10:00 am \nPreview guides and materials for families to read together before visiting are available below. To reserve your spot please click here. For more information\, please email Lauren Bennett-Dionne\, Assistant Director of Education\, at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org. \nClick below for downloadable materials: \nSocial Narrative\nVisual Checklist\nMuseum Map \nImage courtesy of: canva
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-connecticut-river-museum-5/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Events,Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000
DTSTAMP:20230130T202030Z
CREATED:20230106T185725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T202030Z
UID:6078-1680631200-1680634800@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:STEAMgirls at CRM: Shani Mensing
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 4\, 2023\n6:00 pm\nConnecticut River Museum’s\nSTEAMgirls Program\nFeaturing: Shani Mensing\nFREE Program! \nRESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendees  \nA virtual program to serve girls\, age 10-16\, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics. \nSTEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women\, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future. \n\nShani Mensing is the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab Coordinator and Technical Specialist and co-founder of iDesign Studios Course. She works to assist the MHC community in academic collaboration with the Makerspace as well as across disciplines. She is currently a Ph.D student in the Math\, Science & Learning Technology Education program at UMass Amherst. Mensing oversees activities\, training\, and workshops in the Fimbel Lab as well as maintaining and educating the community on the equipment housed in the Lab. She also supervises and trains Fimbel Lab student staff\, on an ongoing basis\, to assist in building interest and projects in the Lab. \n2023 STEAMgirls Schedule: \nMing Thompson\, Architect: February 7\nErica Cirino\, Writer\, Artist\, and Wildlife Rehabilitator: March 7\nShani Mensing\, Maker Space: April 4 \n  \n\nRESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendees \n\n\nImage Courtesy of Shani Mensing
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/steamgirls-at-crm-shani-mensing-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days,Lectures,Public Programs,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T170000
DTSTAMP:20230215T173228Z
CREATED:20230215T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T173228Z
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SUMMARY:Watercraft at Work
DESCRIPTION:Watercraft at Work\nMarch 23 – May 14\, 2023 \nWatercraft at Work showcases over 25 works of art from the Museum’s collections that depict vessels at work on the Connecticut River. \nFrom River-built schooners and sloops that carried stone and coal to ferries that carried people from one side of the River to the other – the exhibit will use paintings\, prints\, and photographs of working boats to highlight the importance of the River as a hub for commerce and transportation. \nWhen the Connecticut River was truly the Valley’s water highway\, a variety of watercraft moved raw materials\, manufactured goods\, and regional travelers to landings along the River and Long Island Sound and to large ports along the Atlantic Rim. Transportation by water reduced the friction of distance and was therefore efficient and economical. \n \nTop Image: Sachem Towing Barges. Photo from CRM collection\nLower Image: Untitled watercolor. by: W. S. Clime \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/watercraft-at-work/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T120000
DTSTAMP:20230206T193756Z
CREATED:20221229T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T193756Z
UID:6031-1679479200-1679486400@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Programming: Raptors on the River
DESCRIPTION:Raptors on the River\nConnecticut River Museum RiverQuest\nWednesday\, March 22\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nProgram Cost:\n$15.00 per session for land-based programs\n$25.00 per session for boat-based programs \nTake a boat ride on the RiverQuest for a 2-hour cruise along the lower Connecticut River to observe birds of winter. Search for nests\, young eagles\, and other raptors that inhabit our Estuary. Rain Date March 24th. \n• Registration is first come\, first served\n• All payments must be received in advance of program\n• No refunds\, unless a program is cancelled\n• Directions and information will be sent for off-site programs \nRegister Here! \n2023 Homeschool Program Series: \nAll programs run: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nWednesday\, February 8\, 2023: Steam Power: Getting from Place to Place\nWednesday\, March 22\, 2023: Raptors on the River\nWednesday\, April 26\, 2023: Earth Day Celebration\nWednesday\, May 31\, 2023: Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm\nWednesday\, June 28\, 2023: Water\, Water Everywhere! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing your child this year! \n  \nImage credit: Cathy Malin
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/homeschool-programming-raptors-on-the-river/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000
DTSTAMP:20230119T220243Z
CREATED:20230118T215055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T220243Z
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SUMMARY:CRM Talks - Steve Taylor\, Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change
DESCRIPTION:CRM Talks – Steve Taylor\nTuesday\, March 21\, 2023\n6:00 – 7:00 pm\nVIRTUAL presentation\nMembers FREE\nNon-Members $5.00 \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT  \nSteve Taylor presents Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change \nFrom First Nations people to European settlers to modern times agriculture in the Connecticut Valley has been shaped by geology\, climate and economic forces. Steve Taylor will discuss the dynamic changes that have swept the Valley’s rural landscape over the centuries and suggest what the future may hold for it. \nSteve Taylor is newspaperman\, farmer\, and longtime public official. He has lived his entire life in the Connecticut River Valley town of Plainfield\, N.H. He has been a daily newspaper reporter and editor\, freelance writer\, dairy farmer and was New Hampshire’s commissioner of agriculture for 25 years. He is also a lifelong scholar of the region’s agricultural history and rural life\, about which he writes and speaks frequently. \nImage Courtesy of Steve Taylor \nCRM Talks 2023:\nFebruary 23\, 2023: Elizabeth Normen\, Venture Smith\nMarch 21\, 2023: Steve Taylor\, Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change\nApril 18\, 2023: Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes\, Maritime History: Indigenous & African American\nMay 17\, 2023: Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos: Remarkable Women of Old Lyme \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this webinar\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-talks-steve-taylor-connecticut-valley-agriculture-a-continuum-of-change/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T190000
DTSTAMP:20230130T201554Z
CREATED:20221201T185954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T201554Z
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SUMMARY:STEAMgirls at CRM: Erica Cirino
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\n6:00 pm\nConnecticut River Museum’s\nSTEAMgirls Program\nFeaturing: Erica Cirino\nFREE Program! \nRESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendeesA virtual program to serve girls\, age 10-16\, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics. \nSTEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women\, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future. \nErica Cirino is a writer\, artist\, and wildlife rehabilitator who explores the intersection of the human and non-human worlds. Her work is focused on the human connection to nature and human impact on planet Earth. She is currently writing a book about the global plastic pollution crisis and her experiences covering the issue\, documenting plastic pollution in nature\, the latest science that measures the extent of the crisis\, and new solutions that could prevent further ecological destruction and harm to wildlife. Her work has taken her sailing twice across Pacific\, across the Atlantic\, in Danish waters\, in California’s waters\, and around Iceland; to Southeast Asia\, across the US and Western Europe; the Caribbean; Polynesia and beyond. When she’s not on the road with her notebooks and cameras\, she lives in Essex\, Connecticut\, and Copenhagen\, Denmark. \n2023 STEAMgirls Schedule: \nMing Thompson\, Architect: February 7\nErica Cirino\, Writer\, Artist\, and Wildlife Rehabilitator: March 7\nShani Mensing\, Maker Space: April 4 \n  \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendeesImage Courtesy of Erica Cirino.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/steamgirls-at-crm-erica-cirino-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days,Lectures,Public Programs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRM":MAILTO:marketing@ctrivermuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTSTAMP:20230214T212243Z
CREATED:20230109T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T212243Z
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SUMMARY:CRM Talks - Elizabeth Normen - "Venture Smith"
DESCRIPTION:CRM Talks – Elizabeth Normen\n“Venture Smith”\nHybrid Lecture\nThursday\, February 23\, 2023\n6:00 – 7:00 pm\nMembers FREE\nNon-Members $5.00 \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT  \nElizabeth Normen presents: The Central Role of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound in the Life of Venture Smith \nJoin us as Elizabeth Normen discusses the central role that river and sea\, specifically the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound\, played in the quest for freedom of Venture Smith. \nNormen is the Founding Publisher (retired) of Connecticut Explored\, the magazine of Connecticut history celebrating its 20th anniversary; and editor or co-author of African American Connecticut Explored (Wesleyan University Press\, 2014)\, Where I Live: Connecticut for grades 3 & 4 (Connecticut Explored\, 2017)\, and Venture Smith’s Colonial Connecticut for grades 5 – 8 (Connecticut Explored\, 2019). \nUsing his narrative published in 1798\, Elizabeth Normen discusses the central role that river and sea\, specifically the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound\, played in the colonial-era life of Venture Smith. Smith was kidnapped as a child in West African and enslaved in Southeastern Connecticut until he bought his freedom in 1765. As a free man he settled along the Salmon River in Haddam Neck. Find out how water and the southern New England maritime economy were inextricably linked to his quest for freedom. \nBooks will be available for sale. Venture Smith’s Colonial Connecticut was a 2020 finalist for the Connecticut Center for the Book\, Spirit of Connecticut award. \nImage Courtesy of Elizabeth Normen \nCRM Talks 2023:\nFebruary 23\, 2023: Elizabeth Normen\, Venture Smith\nMarch 21\, 2023: Steve Taylor\, Connecticut Valley Agriculture: A Continuum of Change\nApril 18\, 2023: Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes\, Maritime History: Indigenous & African American\nMay 17\, 2023: Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos: Remarkable Women of Old Lyme \nThe Connecticut River Museum may record this webinar\, including all questions\, comments\, etc. by the audience. By participating\, you agree to allow the recording to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. Please consider a donation to support CRM. If you have already donated\, thank you for your support. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-talks-elizabeth-normen-venture-smith/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T143000
DTSTAMP:20221201T194736Z
CREATED:20221201T194237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T194736Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises 2023
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\nFebruary and March 2023 \nEvery winter\, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and nesting. Get up-close aboard RiverQuest\, an environmentally friendly vessel with heated cabin and ample deck space. An on-board naturalist provides narration while you get a view of the winter River. Coffee and use of binoculars is included in ticket price as well as free admission to Connecticut River Museum galleries and the Eagles of Essex exhibit. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 10 – March 18 \nBoats depart:\nFridays: 10:00 am and 12:30 pm\nSaturdays and Sundays: 9:00 am\, 11:30 am\, and 2:00 pm \n$45 per person. Includes free admission to the Museum’s exhibits and galleries. \nAdvance ticket purchase strongly suggested. All departures subject to weather conditions. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/winter-wildlife-eagle-cruises-2023/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="CRM":MAILTO:marketing@ctrivermuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T120000
DTSTAMP:20230206T194246Z
CREATED:20221229T165218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T194246Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Programming: Steam Power
DESCRIPTION:Steam Power\nConnecticut River Museum Boathouse\nWednesday\, February 8\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nProgram Cost:\n$15.00 per session for land-based programs\n$25.00 per session for boat-based programs \nGetting from Place to Place-Steam Technology and Simple Machines. Explore steam technology and various simple machines based on objects in our exhibits and the Annual Train Show. Participate in science experiments\, find out how steam power works and test your strength with simple machines of a sailing ship. \n\nRegistration is first come\, first served\nAll payments must be received in advance of program\nNo refunds\, unless a program is cancelled\nDirections and information will be sent for off-site programs\n\nRegister Here! \n2023 Homeschool Program Series: \nAll programs run: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nWednesday\, February 8\, 2023: Steam Power: Getting from Place to Place\nWednesday\, March 22\, 2023: Raptors on the River\nWednesday\, April 26\, 2023: Earth Day Celebration\nWednesday\, May 31\, 2023: Indigenous People at Bushnell Farm\nWednesday\, June 28\, 2023: Water\, Water Everywhere! \n  \nThank you. We look forward to seeing your child!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/homeschool-programming-steam-power/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20230130T202150Z
CREATED:20221201T181352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T202150Z
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SUMMARY:STEAMgirls at CRM: Ming Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 7\, 2023\n6:00 pm\nConnecticut River Museum’s\nSTEAMgirls Program\nFeaturing: Ming Thompson\nFREE program! \nRESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendees  \nA virtual program to serve girls\, age 10-16\, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics. \nSTEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women\, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future. \nMing Thompson is an architect\, designer\, and co-founder of Atelier Cho Thompson\, a New Haven- and San Francisco-based multidisciplinary practice working between architecture\, interiors\, graphics\, and strategy. ACT’s work frequently blurs the boundaries between typologies\, as they draw inspiration from their work in schools\, museums\, offices\, restaurants\, and homes around the world. Ming was a recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award in 2020\, and her firm has been the recipient of numerous national and regional design honors. Educated at Yale College and the Harvard Graduate School of Design\, Ming has taught at the California College of the Arts and has served on design juries around the U.S. Ming is a first-year advisor at Yale and serves on the board of Yale-China. \n2023 STEAMgirls Schedule: \nMing Thompson\, Architect: February 7\nErica Cirino\, Writer\, Artist\, and Wildlife Rehabilitator: March 7\nShani Mensing\, Maker Space: April 4 \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SEATZoom Link will be emailed to attendeesImage Courtesy of Ming Thompson.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/steamgirls-at-crm-ming-thompson-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Public Programs,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T100000
DTSTAMP:20230117T182339Z
CREATED:20221222T171040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T182339Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 28\, 2023\n9:00 am – 10:00 am \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \n\nThe Connecticut River Museum now hosts Sensory-Friendly Hours. Reserve your space today! Thanks to a generous grant from The Petit Family Foundation\, we are able to offer sensory friendly items during the visit\, including beanbag chairs and fidget toys. \nExhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights are modified to allow people with a range of abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room is set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress\, take a break\, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nPlan ahead for these dates: \nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023: 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nMonday\, July 10\, 2023: 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nSaturday\, October 14\, 2023: 9:00 am – 10:00 am \nPreview guides and materials for families to read together before visiting are available below. To reserve your spot please click here. For more information\, please email Allison Insall\, Director of Public Programs\, at ainsall@ctrivermuseum.org. \nClick below for downloadable materials: \nSocial Narrative\nVisual Checklist\nMuseum Map \nImage courtesy of: canva
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-connecticut-river-museum-4/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Events,Homeschool Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T120000
DTSTAMP:20221217T134127Z
CREATED:20191107T013040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T134127Z
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SUMMARY:December Vacation Day Mini Camp
DESCRIPTION:December Vacation Day Mini Camp 2022\nThursday\, December 29 \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nAges 6 and up \n  \nMembers: $8.00\nNon Members: $10.00 \nRegister Here! \nSchedule:\n \nThursday\, December 29\, 2022\nSteam Trains! I-Spy activity and Train craft. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Information: \n\nChildren are dropped off at the Museum at 10:00 am and picked up at 12:00 pm.\nEnrollment is limited to 12 children per session ages 6 and up.\nMinimum of 5 participants; we will cancel for under enrollment.\nSessions fill up quickly\, so register early.\nAll sessions are drop off.\nNO REFUNDS or CREDITS for missed sessions.\nPlease remember to dress for mess and for the weather.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/december-vacation-day-workshops/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T170000
DTSTAMP:20221130T170751Z
CREATED:20221129T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T170751Z
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SUMMARY:CRM Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Beginning December 1! Lights turn on at 4:00 pm. \nOur tree will be illuminated through January 3. \nJoin us on Thursday\, 12/1 as we light our tree for the season. \nStop by for your holiday card photo op by the River. \nFree take-home holiday craft activities for children available at the front desk Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm while supplies last. \n  \nThank you \nEssex Volunteer Fire Department\, BSA Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth\,\nand Bruce Lawrence for assistance with procuring\, setting up\, and decorating our tree.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/crm-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T120000
DTSTAMP:20221013T190225Z
CREATED:20220222T194658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T190225Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum
DESCRIPTION:November 28\, 2022\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE \nWe are committed to deepening our impact within the community. On three Mondays in 2022\, days we are not open to the general public\, our galleries will open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm; visitor numbers will be limited to ensure a calm environment. \nExhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress\, take a break\, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nThe Connecticut River Museum is committed to ensuring our programming is accessible to all people. Preview guides and materials for families to read together before visiting are available on our website. To reserve your spot please click here. For more information\, please email Allison Insall\, Director of Public Programs\, at ainsall@ctrivermuseum.org. \nSensory Friendly Hours: \nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\nMonday\, July 25\, 2022\nMonday\, November 28\, 2022 \nClick below for downloadable materials: \nSocial Narrative\nVisual Checklist\nMuseum Map \n  \nImage courtesy of: canva
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-connecticut-river-museum-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Events,Homeschool Days
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION:29th Annual Holiday Train Show\nTuesday through Sunday\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nTrains run daily Tuesday through Sunday\nTuesday\, November 22\, 2022 – Sunday\, February 19\, 2023 \nThe family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its\n29th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! A fully operational 26-foot train layout\, “I SPY” scavenger hunts\, and toddler sized viewing layout are all part of the fun! \nSponsored by: Lorensen Auto Group and Webster Bank
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/29th-annual-holiday-train-show/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Erik Hesselberg - Night Boat to New York
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022\nLive Event and Book Signing\n6:00 pm\nFree for CRM Members\n$5.00 for Non-Members \n  \nErik Hesselberg\, Author: \n Night Boat to New York\nSteamboats on the Connecticut\, 1815–1931\n \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT \nJoin us for an entertaining conversation with Erik Hesselberg. \nNight Boat to New York: Steamboats on the Connecticut\, 1824-1931\, is a portrait of the vanished steamboat days–when a procession of stately sidewheelers plied between Hartford and New York City\, docking at Peck’s Slip on the East River in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. At one time\, Hartford could boast two thousand steamboat arrivals and departures in a year. Altogether\, some thirty-five large steamboats were in service on the Connecticut River in these years\, largely on the Hartford to New York City route. These Long Island Sound steamers\, unlike the tubby\, wedding cake dowagers of Western waters\, were long\, sleek craft\, with sharp prows cutting a neat wake as they cruised along. Departing each afternoon from State Street or Talcott Street wharf in Hartford\, the “night boats” reached New York at daybreak\, inaugurating a pattern of city commuting that continues to this day. Steamboating not only brought people and goods—Colt’s firearms and Essex’s pianos—down river to New York for export to world markets\, but also helped America’s inland “Spa Culture” transplant itself to the seashore\, making steamboating not just convenient transportation but also a social phenomenon noted by such writers as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. No wonder crowds wept in the fall of 1931\, when the last steamboats\, made obsolete by the automobile\, churned away from the dock and headed downriver—never to return. \nErik Hesselberg has been writing about the Connecticut River for 20 years\, first as an environmental reporter for the Middletown Press\, and after as executive editor of Shore Line Newspapers in Guilford\, where he oversaw 20 weekly newspapers from Old Lyme to Stratford\, CT. He was president of the Middlesex County Historical Society and developed the award-winning exhibit “A Vanished Port\,” on the Connecticut River’s ties to the slave economy of the Caribbean islands. His writings have appeared in Wesleyan Magazine\, the Hartford Courant\, Estuary Magazine\, and on his blog\, Voicesontheriver.com. He lives in Haddam\, CT. \n \nPhoto Courtesy of Erik Hesselberg
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/erik-hesselberg-2022-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Essex Ed Meet the Author
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 8\n1:30 pm \nEssex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade\nby Susan Cornell \nMeet the Author! \nJoin us for a children’s read-aloud and book signing with Sue Cornell\, the author of Essex Ed.\nEnjoy viewing the original artwork included in the story.\nLearn about the many ways Essex Ed has become a special part of the Essex community. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/essex-ed-meet-the-author/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
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