• 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 […]

  • Connecticut River Speaker Series – Dr. Katherine Hermes – African American Burying Ground

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

    Connecticut River Speaker Series - Dr. Katherine Hermes - African American Burying Ground Wednesday, February 5 6:00 - 7:00 pm Members FREE. Non-Members $5.00 On Wednesday, February 5, Dr. Katherine A. Hermes, an academic professional at Eastern Connecticut State University […]

  • Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises

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

    Saturday, February 8, 2020 Through Sunday, March 15, 2020 Each winter as the temperature dips below freezing, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and […]

  • Homeschool Program: Migratory Animal Mini Series, Session One

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

    Tuesday, February 11, 2020 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Take a boat ride on the RiverQuest and witness the winter visitors on the Lower River. Before we set out on the  River, we will inspect bird flyway maps and discover […]

  • Eagles with Brian Hess – Lunch and Learn!

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

    Eagles with Brian Hess - Lunch and Learn! Wednesday, February 12 12:00 - 1:00 pm Limited seating is still available. Please check in with our front desk. Thank you. Click Here for Lunch and Learn Series Information. Bring your lunch, spend […]

  • Live Birds of Prey

    Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT

    Live Birds of Prey Monday, February 17, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am We join with A Place Called Hope, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization, for our annual Live Birds of Prey show. Visitors get an up close look at […]

  • 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 […]

  • Jessie Hull Mayer: An Independent Artist – Lunch and Learn!

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

    Jessie Hull Mayer: An Independent Artist - Lunch and Learn! Wednesday, March 11 12:00 - 1:00 pm Members FREE.  Members Register Here. Non-Members $5.00.  Public Register Here. Click Here for Lunch and Learn Series Information. Bring your lunch, spend an […]