A cinematic exhibition that takes guests on an expansive journey through the true story of King Tut, and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Using the next generation of visual storytelling, this immersive exhibition goes beyond a traditional artifact display and uses the power of photography and larger than life multimedia to invite guests into the world of the pharaohs and bring the archives of National Geographic to life. Through nine multi-sensory galleries, visitors are transported into the past through a unique narrative of this 3,000 year old story that the whole family can enjoy.

Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things – like cartoons, conversations, and cake – to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The “Go Big. Vote Local.” series includes the new exhibition Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman that focuses on the history of political cartoons, along with workshop, the annual Election Cake Bake-off, and a voter registration day celebration. Special guests include Hartford Courant editorial cartoonist Bob Engelhart, CCSU History Professor Matt Warshauer, celebrity bakers, and friends from YWCA Hartford Region.

The Voter Registration Celebration is made possible with support from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

Established in 2021 by Light Nation Youth, this community event is a day set aside to love the City of Hartford. The one-day festival consists of free giveaways, groceries, clothing/shoes, toiletries, haircuts, laughter, vendors, food trucks, and more. This year’s event is hosted by Julie Mango.

Just in time for creepy, spooky season, come meet horror celebrities and shop horror-themed vendors at the scariest event of the year, CT HorrorFest. Wear your wildest, most frightening zombie serial killing clown monster costume and scare (or delight) all your ghoulish friends.

Presented by Connecticut-based horror website Horror News Network, one of the top horror news and information sites on the web.

Meet the extraordinary women of Cedar Hill Cemetery who inspire with their stories of purpose and engagement, compassion and generosity, and strength and determination. Debbie Alter introduces you to Virginia Thrall Smith, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Anne Tracy Morgan and more.

Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online.

Real Art Ways presents the second Hartford Brass Bonanza! Featuring The Hartford Hot Several, Hartford’s Proud Drill Drum and Dance Corp, Rara Bel Pose, Fiesta Del Norte, Extra Syrup.

Join Hartford Stage for a behind-the-scenes look at all that happens on stage and in the community! Whether this is your first or hundredth time at the theater, you’ll discover something or someone new. The Open House will include behind-the-scenes tours, a job fair, games, complimentary food and drink from local vendors, live music and performance, mini youth education classes, special offers, information about the upcoming performance season, and opportunities to connect with staff.

Anna Murray Douglass, wife of the legendary abolitionist Frederick Douglass, was the backbone of their family and the catalyst for his freedom. Much of what we know about her is through Frederick’s biographies and passing references in other works. Daina Ramey Berry, PhD, covers the life and times of Anna, highlighting her role as a nineteenth-century abolitionist in her own right.

Presented in collaboration with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture and with additional support provided by the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Fund at the Wadsworth Atheneum.