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Tours & Talks
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"description": "Dozens of tavern signs once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate, drank, slept, argued, celebrated, gambled, danced, and courted. On Tuesday afternoons this summer, drop by the Connecticut Museum for a gallery talk about tavern life in early Connecticut. Learn how to decode the symbolism on some of their most inscrutable signs, and why so few of these once-ubiquitous items have survived until today.",
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"description": "From Communist spies to runaway princes, Cedar Hill Cemetery is home to stories that seem too cinematic to be true. Wendi Vance guides this tour, uncovering the lives of individuals whose dramatic histories could easily become a blockbuster film.",
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"address": "Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "Step into Elizabeth Park’s story with a guided walk through its gardens, grounds, and tucked-away history. Led by David Wilson, this scenic tour traces the park’s past while keeping things pleasantly rooted in fresh air, flowers, and a little local lore. Wear comfy shoes and bring a friend, no registration required.",
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"address": "Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch, Trinity Street, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "Take a free tour of the <a href="http://www.bushnellpark.org/attractions/soldiers-sailors-memorial-arch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch</a> and learn all sorts of cool historical facts (no spoilers here), Thursdays through October. If you have a large group or would like to request a tour outside of the routine weekly hours, please send the Bushnell Park Foundation an <a href="mailto:manager@bushnellpark.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">email</a>.",
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"name": "Bushnell Park Carousel",
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"address": "Bushnell Park Carousel, Jewell Street, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "The Bushnell Park Conservancy offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Hartford’s most beloved landmarks—the historic Bushnell Park Carousel. These free guided tours highlight the artistry and heritage of the century-old ride, with a complimentary spin on your favorite horse for a touch of nostalgia. Tours are free but require RSVP.",
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"description": "Join Joe Lenoce of Connecticut Valley Mycological Society in search of mushrooms at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Joe will discuss the basic types of fungi, where to find them, and proper methods of collecting. Participants will then head out to search for mushrooms in the ornamental foreground. The program concludes with Joe reviewing documentation resources while identifying any fungi collected.",
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"name": "Dead Language Beer Project",
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"address": "1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT"
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"description": "<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Sonder</em>, a new literary reading series at Dead Language Beer Project, gathers established and emerging writers for an evening of short, sharp readings and shared creative energy. With three prose writers and one poet taking the mic, the series settles into a rhythm of stories, voices, and a room tuned in.</p>",
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"name": "Mark Twain House & Museum",
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"address": "351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT"
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"description": "Get A Clue w/ Sea Tea Improv turns The Mark Twain House & Museum into the scene of a hilarious interactive mystery. Follow the clues, question suspicious characters, and help crack the case as Sea Tea’s quick-witted improvisers keep everyone guessing from room to room.",
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