Connecticut's Old State House
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The Old State House is a registered National Landmark and home to the Greater Hartford Information Center.
Hartford, CT
Joined July 2010
📜 Let's make history! The CT Democracy Center is sharing America’s 100 Docs, a fun online game from @archivesfdn! Explore historical records & vote for the most significant U.S. document. Your picks help shape a bracket for America’s 250th in 2026! 👉
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Stop by CT's Old State Farmers Market tomorrow, Friday 8/8 between 10 am-2 pm and enjoy an eclectic mix of soft rock, pop and country music from Inner Groove at noon. Pick up fresh produce and shop Connecticut made products. Double SNAP available! #CTOldStateHouse
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Watch and share what U.S. Preservationist Brent Leggs had to say about Connecticut's Freedom Trail and the role Black culture plays in telling America's full history: #CTFreedomTrail #CTOldStateHouse #BrentLeggs
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Stop by CT's Old State Farmers Market tomorrow August 1 and enjoy the percussive rhythms of the Goza Latin Band at noon. Shop for fresh produce and CT made products while grooving to the beats of samba, salsa, rumba, cha-cha, and flamenco. Double SNAP available! #CTOldStateHouse
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🎶 Don’t miss The Bards of Gungywamp tomorrow at noon at CT's Old State House Farmers Market! This eclectic folk band blends Celtic, sea songs, punk rock & old-time tunes rooted in New England stories & Gungywamp lore. 🛒 Market: 10AM–2PM.💳 Double SNAP available.#CTOldStateHouse
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Jump online tomorrow for a fascinating conversation with Tamara K. Lanier about her legal battle with Harvard over a collection of images of her enslaved ancestors taken in 1850. Watch LIVE on the CT's Old State House Facebook or YouTube pages. RSVP Here:
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The Connecticut Democracy Center is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as State Coordinator for our nationally recognized Kid Governor® program in Connecticut. Check out the details here:
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Ever heard of the Connecticut Compromise? On July 16, 1787, the agreement broke a deadlock at the Constitutional Convention by creating a bicameral Congress: the House (by population) and Senate (equal for all states) balancing power enabling the drafting of the US Constitution.
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Jump online next week for a fascinating conversation with Tamara K. Lanier about her legal battle with Harvard over a collection of images of her enslaved ancestors taken in 1850. Watch LIVE on the CT's Old State House Facebook or YouTube pages. RSVP Here:
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What is the role of preservation when it comes to telling America’s whole history? Hear from renown preservationist Brent Leggs discuss elevating the significance of black culture in American history. This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP here:
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Don’t miss this conversation with Tamara K. Lanier about her legal battle with Harvard over a collection of images of her enslaved ancestors taken in 1850. Watch LIVE on the CT's Old State House Facebook or YouTube pages. RSVP Here:
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Work in Hartford? Enjoy live music at the CT’s Old State House Farmer’s Market at noon on Friday, July 11 with The Professors of Sweet Sweet Music, winners of the Best of Hartford Readers Poll 3 years in a row. Enjoy their energetic style and original pop-infused music. #ctosh
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Happy Independence Day! Tomorrow, we celebrate freedom, unity, and the spirit of our nation. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe 4th of July filled with pride, gratitude, and fireworks! #CTOldStateHouse
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Stop by for live music at CT’s Old State House Farmer’s Market at noon on Fri. June 27 with Carbbean Vibe Steel Drum Band playing their high energy music from the Islands. Shop for fresh produce and tasty treats from 10 am - 2 pm. Double SNAP is available. #CTOldStateHouse
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Amanda Zadnik and Simonne Thibeault, seniors at E.O. Smith High School returned home with a National History Day medal with help from Irish pigeons. Read more about their award winning research on Operation Columbo, a pigeon carrier service during WWII.
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Simonne Thibeault and Amanda Zadnik, seniors at E.O. Smith High School in Mansfield were among a team 60 students representing...
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Enjoy live music at CT’s Old State House Farmer’s Market at noon on Fri. June 20 with Illuminous. Hailing from Hartford, the band is known for their blend of post-alternative, indie, groove, and rock. Shop for fresh produce and tasty treats from 10 am-2 pm. Double SNAP available.
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Small State Wins Big at National History Day® Competition. 60 students represented CT at the prestigious competition last week. 20 came home with awards including Amanda Zadnik and Simonne Thibeault, from E.O. Smith High School. Read more:
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Photo Caption – Left to right: Amanda Zadnik and Simonne Thibeault, seniors at E.O. Smith High School in Mansfield earned...
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Congratulations to Noor Hassan (photo) & Alexandra Czyz, students at Madina Academy in Windsor for earning honorable mention at the 2025 National History Day Competition in the individual website category. 20 CT students earned medals, prizes, and recognition! #CTHistoryDay
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Kid Governor®, a program of the CT Democracy Center is partnering with the VT Secretary of State’s Office to launch Vermont’s Kid Governor! 5th graders will learn about state government, voting, and civic engagement through an authentic election! Read more
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🎉 Congrats to our #RedWhiteAndBlueSchools! We were impressed by these schools' creative #civics projects that support the "Our Government, Our Voices" theme. Thanks to @CTHumanities and Scripps Family Fund for their support. @CTSOTS @EducateCT @CTDemocracyCtr @CTOldStateHouse
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