Connecticut’s Old State House Celebrates the State’s Defiance & Declaration of Independence
Where better to kick off Long Weekend Hartford than at the spot where Connecticut’s patriots conspired, debated, and dared to break with a crown? Guests gathered inside the historic courtroom […]
Tomorrow’s Historians Take the Stage: CT Students Head to National Competition After Winning at Connecticut History Day
Mya Stettinger of East Haven was overjoyed to hear the announcement that she won second place at the Connecticut History Day State Competition. As a student at High School In […]
Genealogist John Mills Brings the Story of Primus to Life at Connecticut’s Old State House
From enslavement to legacy—John Mills launches The Narrative of Primus at Connecticut’s Old State House, telling a story centuries in the making. BLOOMFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 — […]
Discovering Amistad Celebrates the Pursuit of Liberty for Connecticut’s James Mars
(Hartford, CT) — Discovering Amistad will celebrate the life and legacy of an “unsung” American hero – by hosting In His Footsteps: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of […]
Connecticut Democracy Center Announces Winners of Connecticut History Day Regional Competitions
PHOTO CAPTION: Sophia Ficke, Kaitlin Amato, Liam MacDonald, Maya Gamari, Marcus Tomas took second place for their Junior Group Performance, From Medical Authority to Legal Accountability: The Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial […]
CT Democracy Center Celebrates Champions of Democracy: Announces Winners of Prestigious Annual Awards
The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) is pleased to announce the recipients of their third annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards. This year the 2026 CTDC Community Leader Award will be presented to […]
CT’s Old State House Kicks-Off Celebration of America’s 250th on First Night
(HARTFORD, CT) — Connecticut’s Old State House will kick off America’s 250th birthday as part of First Night Hartford festivities on December 31. Those with a First Night pin are […]
Tessa Hallinan of North Haven Elected Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor
PHOTO: Brittany DeFreitas, fifth grade teacher at Green Acres Elementary School, North Haven with her student Theresa “Tessa” Hallinan HARTFORD, CT—The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) is pleased to announce that […]
Let Them Eat Cake! CT’s Old State House Hosts Fourth Annual Election Cake Bake Off
(Hartford, CT) — It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 4th Annual Election Cake Bake Off on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from […]
CT Democracy Center Seeking Nominations for Annual Democracy Awards
(HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will begin accepting nominations for their annual award celebration, which spotlights Connecticut residents who are committed to strengthening democracy through acts of citizenship, […]