Connecticut's Old State House

Hartford Public High School: the First Fifty Years by R.J. Luke Williams
2021-11-18 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
The Hartford Grammar School, which had a long history dating back to the school started by Thomas Hooker in 1638, was the secondary school for young men in Hartford until 1847. In that year, school leaders, influenced by the ideas of Henry Barnard, himself a graduate of the HGS, decided to bring together the English Course of the First District School and the Classical Course of the HGS and rename the school the “Hartford Public High School,” but it was also called the “English and Classical High School.” It was “public” in the sense that both men and women could enroll. It was a bold move, preceded by much agitation, but it made Hartford stand out as urbane, cosmopolitan, and progressive. This presentation will explore what HPHS was about in the early years: the composition of the student body, the curriculum, and its governance. Many students attended colleges and achieved prominence and influence as adults, especially in the city of Hartford.
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Shade Tobacco Stories: Land, Labor, and Immigration in the Connecticut Tobacco Valley by Fiona Vernal, PhD
2021-11-04 17:30 - 18:30
In 1910 after many experiments, shade tobacco supplanted broadleaf to become the dominant crop in the Connecticut River Valley. It’s aroma, texture, burn, and size help to create a boutique industry that became an important part of Connecticut lore and romance. Whether they were students recruited from historically black colleges or along the eastern seaboard, West Indians and Puerto Ricans from the Caribbean, or local day haul and summer workers, tobacco culture touched many lives. Netting, planting, weeding, harvesting, and sewing tobacco brought men and men, youth, and immigrants together in the field and the sheds. Join us for a look at what this premium brand tells us about the role of tobacco in the history of land use, labor, and immigration in the Greater Hartford region and the Connecticut River valley.
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Encounters: Voting Rights and Access in our Democracy
2021-11-03 18:00 - 20:00
The principle and practice of popular election lies at the very heart of American democracy. But who gets to vote for our political leaders? The answer to that question has changed over the years here in Connecticut. Originally, voting was limited to men of property. The 1818 State Constitution then added the word “white” in describing eligible voters. Not until the passage of the 15th Amendment could Connecticut men of color vote again. Women had to wait until 1920 and ratification of the 19th Amendment to gain that same right. Even for those who had access to the polls, the process could be complicated. For instance, Connecticut required literacy tests of voters between 1855 and 1970. Current national debates about voting reveal ongoing questions and differences of opinion. Join us for this structured conversation on voting rights and access, a subject vital to the state’s past, present and future. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83193482916 Co-Sponsored with UConn’s HuUman Rights Institute, Hartford HIistory Center at Hartford Public Library, the Amistad Center for Culture and History, Wadsworth Atheneum, and Akomawt Educational Initiative .

Farmers Market at Connecticut's Old State House
2021-10-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-14 10:00 - 14:00
The Old State House Farmers Market, centered in bustling downtown Hartford, provides local workers and city residents with access to farm-fresh produce and the opportunity to experience a bit of country atmosphere right in the heart of the city! Featuring Connecticut Grown farmers, crafters, and lively music, shoppers at the farmers market can feel good knowing that they are supporting local agriculture and helping to build the local economy.
The 2021 Farmers Market is Tuesdays and Fridays, June 15 to October 29.
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.cga.ct.gov/osh/farmersmkt.asp

Farmers Market at Connecticut's Old State House
2021-10-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-17 10:00 - 14:00
The Old State House Farmers Market, centered in bustling downtown Hartford, provides local workers and city residents with access to farm-fresh produce and the opportunity to experience a bit of country atmosphere right in the heart of the city! Featuring Connecticut Grown farmers, crafters, and lively music, shoppers at the farmers market can feel good knowing that they are supporting local agriculture and helping to build the local economy.
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.cga.ct.gov/osh/farmersmkt.asp

Summer Concert Series: Bomba Ashe
2021-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! This year, the Summer Concerts will be held on the East Lawn of Connecticut’s Old State House beginning at noon. Concerts will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!
No tickets or reservations needed to attend this free concert at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Feel free to bring a picnic, some lawn games, and even your dog and enjoy the summer concerts!
About the Summer Concert Series:The Summer Concert Series at Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund of the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund.

Summer Concert Series: Illuminous
2021-10-01 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! This year, the Summer Concerts will be held on the East Lawn of Connecticut’s Old State House beginning at noon. Concerts will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!
No tickets or reservations needed to attend this free concert at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Feel free to bring a picnic, some lawn games, and even your dog and enjoy the summer concerts!
About the Artist:Illuminous are an original Connecticut band creating a mix of rock, alt-pop, and groove with an occasional taste of reggae, blues, and even punk. The five-member band is comprised of two guitarists, a keyboard player, and a bassist with group members sharing vocal duties.Based in the Greater Hartford area, Illuminous regularly performs at Bleachers in Bristol, the Republic at the Linden in Hartford, the Hartbeat Music Festival, and private events.
About the Summer Concert Series:The Summer Concert Series at Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund of the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund.

Connecticut's Kid Governor Library Tour - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe
2021-09-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join 2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor Reese Naughton along her Library Circuit as she shares her platform – Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance.
Saturday, September 25- 1:00 PMEdith Wheeler Memorial Library733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org

Connecticut's Kid Governor Library Tour - Hartford Public Library
2021-09-25 10:00 - 11:00
Join 2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor Reese Naughton along her Library Circuit as she shares her platform – Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance.
Saturday, September 25- 10:00 AMHartford Public Library500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org

Summer Concert Series: Michael Carabello
2021-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! This year, the Summer Concerts will be held on the East Lawn of Connecticut’s Old State House beginning at noon. Concerts will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!
No tickets or reservations needed to attend this free concert at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Feel free to bring a picnic, some lawn games, and even your dog and enjoy the summer concerts!
About the Artist:Mike Carabello is a multi-talented pianist in the tri-state area. Carabello is a product of the Artist’s Collective Youth Jazz Orchestra under master artist in resident Rene McLean, as well as the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz.Mike has worked with bassist Nat Reeves, drummer Ronnie Burrage, saxophonist Rene McLean, trombonist Steve Davis, bassist Matt Dwonszyk, and has studied piano under pianists Rick Germanson, Andy Laverne, and Alan Palmer.He has performed at the White House for First Lady Michelle Obama, The Ninth Note Jazz Club, Black-Eyed Sally’s Jazz Club, The Side Door Jazz Club, and the New Haven “On the Green” Jazz Festival, to name a few. He is also the pianist for a few working projects in the Connecticut area including Erica T. Bryan and the New Mosaic, Keepers of the Vibe, and the Lost Tribe.
About the Summer Concert Series:The Summer Concert Series at Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund of the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund.

Amistad Family Day
2021-09-19 13:00 - 17:00
Amistad Family Day: 1 pm-5 pm
Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (Upper Plaza)
Entertainment, Family Education, and Fun
Ship Tours and Dockside Education

Connecticut's Kid Governor Library Circuit - Bridgeport Public Library (Virtual)
2021-09-18 14:30 - 15:30
Join 2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor Reese Naughton along her Library Circuit as she shares her platform – Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance.
Saturday, September 18- 2:30 PMHosted by Bridgeport Public Library
The virtual meet and greets are open to all and can be seen on Connecticut’s Kid Governor Facebook page and the hosting library’s Facebook page.
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org

Connecticut's Kid Governor Library Circuit - Milford Public Library (Virtual)
2021-09-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join 2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor Reese Naughton along her Library Circuit as she shares her platform – Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance.
Saturday, September 18- 1:30 PMHosted by Milford Public Library
Thevirtual meet and greets are open to all and can be seen on Connecticut’s Kid Governor Facebookpage and the hosting library’s Facebook page.
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org

Connecticut's Kid Governor Library Tour - Otis Public Library, Norwich
2021-09-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join 2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor Reese Naughton along her Library Circuit as she shares her platform – Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance.Saturday, September 18- 10:00 AMOtis Public Library261 Main St, Norwich, CT 06360
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org

Turning the Tides of Justice: The Amistad Trial at CT’s Old State House
2021-09-17 16:00 - 18:00
In September of 1839, the Amistad captives appeared for the first time in a formal court during trials held at Connecticut’s Old State House. Finally, the Africans were able to have the platform to tell their story and defend their actions on board the schooner Amistad. In the course of the trials held here, the piracy and murder charges against the Africans were dropped and the focus of the case became the status of the captured Africans’ freedom.
Join us for a special commemoration of the Amistad trials and their importance. Come early and take a tour of the Amistad, which is currently moored in Hartford.

Summer Concert Series: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio
2021-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! This year, the Summer Concerts will be held on the East Lawn of Connecticut’s Old State House beginning at noon. Concerts will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!
No tickets or reservations needed to attend this free concert at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Feel free to bring a picnic, some lawn games, and even your dog and enjoy the summer concerts!
About the Artist:Fronted by Nelson Bello, his eponymous Latin Jazz Trio enjoys performing their Afro-Cuban and Caribbean-flavored jazz.A well-known Latin percussionist and Hartford native, Nelson began his musical studies at the Hartford Conservatory Jazz Summer Program at the age of 13 and the Performing Arts Academy in Hartford. At the age of 15, he traveled to Cuba for the International Jazz Festival (with Latin Flavor, now better known as Insight) and invited guest pianist Chucho Valdez.Over the years, Nelson performed with the likes of Andy Gonzalez, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Tony Vega, Charles Flores, Zaccai, and Luques Curtis, among others.
About the Summer Concert Series:The Summer Concert Series at Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund of the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund.

Conneticut's Kid Governor Library Circuit - Southington Public Library
2021-09-16 16:30 - 17:30
Join 2021 Connecticut’s Kid Governor Reese Naughton along her Library Circuit as she shares her platform – Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance.Thursday, September 16 – 4:30 PMSouthington Public Library255 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org

Amistad Voyage to Freedom and Justice
2021-09-12 14:00 - 16:00
Voyage to Freedom and Justice: 2 pm-4 pm
Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (Lower Plaza)
Moderated by Rev. AJ Johnson

Summer Concert Series: The Kenn Morr Band
2021-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! This year, the Summer Concerts will be held on the East Lawn of Connecticut’s Old State House beginning at noon. Concerts will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!
No tickets or reservations needed to attend this free concert at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Feel free to bring a picnic, some lawn games, and even your dog and enjoy the summer concerts!
About the Artist:
Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. The Kenn Morr Band enthralls audiences of all sizes, from intimate coffeehouses to the stages of venues as demanding as the famed Bitter End in New York City and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas on the New Haven Green. They feature violin virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi and melodic bassist/vocalist Pat Ryan, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. The group has been together for many years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene, and often features noted drummer Tido Holtkamp. They’ve paid dues of every kind and played gigs of every stripe along the way while sharing the stage with artists like John Sebastian, Al Kooper, Eric Burdon, and John Wesley Harding.About the Summer Concert Series:The Summer Concert Series at Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by the Richard P. Garmany Fund of the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund.
