“Then and Now” Family Day Tour

Come learn about government and architecture”then” and “now” when you tour the Connecticut StateCapitol and Connecticut’s Old State House this summer! 

All activities are FREE!                       

• Guided tours of the Connecticut State Capitol will beoffered at 10:15, 11:15, and 1:15. Explore the Capitol as it is now and learnwhat the government was like when it first opened in 1878.
• Enjoy structured interpretation at Connecticut’s Old StateHouse anytime between 10 am and 5 pm (last entry is at 4 pm). Learn more aboutgovernment and architecture from over 200 years ago.
• Explore the Old State House Farmer’s Market from 10 am – 2pm
• Listen to live music from Sound Pipers at Old State House’sWest patio from 12-1 pm.
• Guided tours of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Arch inBushnell Park will be offered from 12 – 1 pm.
• Complete a scavenger hunt of Bushnell Park, the Capitol, andthe Old State House. Come see us at Capitol Room 101 and Old State House MainDesk with your completed scavenger hunts for a prize!

PARKING:  We recommendthe State House Square parking garage, located at 55 Market Street and juststeps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Parking is only $5 with avalidated ticket. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s VisitorServices desk for validation.

For parking at the State Capitol: 
Limited free parking is available in the Legislative OfficeBuilding parking garage accessible from both Capitol Avenue and Broad Streetand on the north Capitol grounds off Trinity Street. On-street metered parkingand commercial parking lots are also available nearby.

To RSVP please send an email to Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.govwith the names of those planning to attend.

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