History & Art

What really happened at the Constitutional Convention? Join us for a free screening of David Garrigus’ documentary film THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION: 1787.  Hear leading authors and historians reveal the story of the U.S. Constitution’s creation. Watch accomplished actors bring the words of the Framers of the American Constitution to life—in the room where it happened! […]

Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery. Teams of up to four people each compete in the hunt. Once teams have collected all the clues, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish, as prizes (and bragging rights) will be […]

Led by certified, experienced instructors from YWCA New Britain All levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat. Yoga will rotate in the galleries throughout the coming year depending on the current exhibitions. Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.

Cholera infantum, the bloody flux, ague, putrid fever, filth disease, consumption – and the treatments sometimes sounded just as scary. Evelyn Bollert explores the fearsome infectious diseases that afflicted Cedar Hill families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries on this tour of the cemetery. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for […]

Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures on this tour of the historic cemetery. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at […]

Instructor: Sage Neighbors Fridays, 1-3pm 4 wks starting September 20th  (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11) $145, $130.50 Member’s Price (all materials included) A fun introduction to the basics of painting with watercolor taught by local artist Sage Neighbors. Students will learn how to select the right brushes, paper and materials, as well as how to work with […]

Instructor: Christy Corey Calling all animal lovers! Learn the art of dip pens and black ink with artist and UConn professor Christy Corey! Students will use a combination of ink washes along with pen and ink mark making techniques to draw animal studies (using photos as reference!) All artistic abilities are welcome. All classes are […]

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Mondays 5–7pm 4 wks starting September 23rd  (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14) $145, $130.50 Member’s Price (all materials included) Now is your chance to learn all about acrylic painting in a stress-free, relaxed environment! Local artist Michelle Hawran will walk students through basic brush techniques, introduce them to color theory, and showcase how […]

Dates: Tuesdays, September 24–October 29, 2024 Time: 1:00–3:00pm Location changes per class Instructor: Blanche Serban Cost: $162/$145.80 for ACE Members Register online or call 860-871-8222 Acrylic and Oil Painting. All levels welcome! This Plein Air (outdoor painting) class will build on classical academic training and the tradition of American Impressionism born in New England. The […]

Led by certified, experienced instructors from YWCA New Britain All levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat. Yoga will rotate in the galleries throughout the coming year depending on the current exhibitions. Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.

Instructor: Christine Sniadach Students should bring their own preferred materials Register online or call 860-871-8222 Take a step-by-step approach to learn basic watercolor techniques. Watercolor is a unique and fun medium that requires some knowledge of how it reacts to water and other substances. Many times it paints itself! You will learn some basic techniques […]