Connecticut's Old State House

Fires, Floods, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour
2023-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity, resilience, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown.
All tours are FREE and start at Connecticut’s Old State House.
To attend, register here: https://bit.ly/FFAoG2023

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Eight to the Bar on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public

CT's Old State House Farmers Market
2023-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13, 2023 | 10am – 2pm
In 1643, the General Court of Connecticut established a weekly Market to be held in Hartford. Come shop local and visit our current day Farmers Market, established in 2011. Our goal is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers and artisan vendors as possible.
We are committed to offering a vibrant marketplace in downtown Hartford where local farmers and artisans can enjoy coming together with the community to share the best of what Connecticut has to offer. The Old State House Farmers Market runs from late spring through mid-fall, ensuring that our patrons enjoy the ultimate in seasonal variety for many months of the year!

Hartford Live Concert with Cimafunk (RAIN OR SHINE)
2023-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk, afrobeat and hip hop. He will be performing an electric live show with La Tribu, his 9-person band from Havana.
Hartford Live will run through mid-September and feature a beer garden, food trucks, local vendors, and more!
Additional artists will be announced soon!
Hartford Live is an ambitious addition to the city’s ongoing economic development and activation campaign.

Hartford Live Concert featuring Guster with Karina Rykman
2023-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Gates open at 5pm, Music starts at 6pm.
Come down to The Old State House and enjoy free music all night, food trucks, beer garden and more!
Guster is an alternative rock band from Boston. The group broke into the musical mainstream in 1999 with their third studio album “Lost and Gone Forever” and have remained staples of the indie rock scene ever since. Their 8th studio album, “Look Alive”, was released in 2019.
Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. In doing so, she has garnered a rare attention and avid listenership. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina’s effervescent presence comes to life in musical form. With only six singles released, Karina has built a reputation as an unmissable live act. Her debut single “Plants” reached over a million streams, with the other singles not far behind. She can hardly contain herself about her yet-to-be-released debut studio record, as the best is truly yet to come.

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Caribbean Vibes Steel Band on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Sound Pipers on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public

"Then and Now" Family Fun Day
2023-07-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Come learn about government and architecture “then” and “now” when you tour the Connecticut State Capitol and Connecticut’s Old State House this summer!
All activities are FREE!

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

PARKING: We recommend the State House Square parking garage, located at 55 Market Street and just steps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Parking is only $5 with a validated ticket. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation.
For parking at the State Capitol:
Limited free parking is available in the Legislative Office Building parking garage accessible from both Capitol Avenue and Broad Street and on the north Capitol grounds off Trinity Street. On-street metered parking and commercial parking lots are also available nearby.
To RSVP please send an email to Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.gov with the names of those planning to attend.
https://my.lwv.org/connecticut/event/then-and-now-family-day-tours-connecticut-state-capitol-and-connecticuts-old-0

Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities with Joe Schmidt
2023-07-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Online. Register Here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023CivilDiscourseBook
Conversation is the key to building empathy and understanding. It’s one of the most important tools in a teacher’s toolbox when it comes to helping students understand difficult subjects. It can also be one of the trickiest tools for educators to use. Joe Schmidt is a leader in social studies education. In his latest book, “Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities”, he and co-author Nichelle Pinkney share their expertise and guidance to help educators facilitate difficult conversations in the classroom with courage and empathy. Join Joe in conversation and learn how he constructed these tips for discourse on complex and sometimes divisive topics.
WATCH HERE: https://streamyard.com/watch/NxyzRAncuTVF

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Rick Kala Farnham on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Rick Spencer and Dawn on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Tales of Joy on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Mixed Bag on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public.

CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Lenny Rasta and Friends on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public

BOOK TALK: "A Question of Respect: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation"
2023-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Featuringauthors Celinda Lake and Ed GoeasJoin the conversation with pollsters and long time friends Ed Goeas (Republican), and Celinda Lake (Democrat), as they discuss how we can all work together in an increasingly polarized political world and make the case that the only way for America to escape its current divide is through mutual respect.
America’s problems will never be resolved unless we can bridge our differences. But with today’s all encompassing ‘us versus them’ mentality, that might seem almost impossible. How did we get to this point of intense dysfunction and combativeness in both in person and online interactions? And most importantly, how do we fix it? In their book, “A Question of Respect”, Ed and Celinda explore the possible roads that led us to this moment, and how respect is the first step we need to take in order to trust one another.
This event is free and open to the general public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023BookTalkRespect
To stream, click here: https://streamyard.com/watch/Uq3DivzwTY6F

The State's Filing Cabinet
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online
Featuring:Mel Smith, History & GenealogySusan Bigelow, Government Information Stephen Mirsky, Law and Legislation.
There is so much rich history preserved in the government’s paperwork. Studying the state records and publications illustrates how our government evolved into what we know it as today. Government resources also shed light on other hidden stories. From petitions on social issues like voting rights, to lost family histories, there are countless clues and pieces of evidence waiting to be discovered in the state and local records in the State Library. How can citizens unlock the secrets found in these records, the histories of so many people, events and places in Connecticut, including the Old State House.The last installment of The State’s Filing Cabinet series will examine the variety of state and local government resources found at the Connecticut State Library and how to access the material in-person and on-line. Reference staff from the three core areas of the State Library: History & Genealogy, Government Information, and Law and Legislation will discuss what researchers can find within their collections.
This event is free and open to the public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet

Connecticut's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Goza on the West side patio.
This event is free and open to the general public.
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The State's Filing Cabinet
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online
Featuring:Public Records Administrator Leann PowerPublic Records Analyst Elise MarzikAssistant State Archivist Allen RamseyGovernment Records Archivist Damon Munz
It’s not easy to maintain the government’s filing cabinet. Every year, state government and its local counterparts create more and more records and information that must be managed properly. Changing technologies, lack of space, and disasters such as fires and floods can pose serious threats to public records. Government officials ask many of the same questions we ask about our own personal records. How do we decide what to keep, and how long to keep it? What makes a record historically valuable? How do we care for and protect the records. The records management staff of the Office of the Public Records Administrator and the archivists in the State Archives assist state and municipalities in answering these questions. They also ensure that records with long term value are accessible to the public and preserved for future generations. Join us for the second installment of The State’s Filing Cabinet series and learn about the present and future challenges of managing and safeguarding public records.
This event is free and open to the public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet

Travel
2023-06-06 16:30 - 17:30 | CT
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FOCUS WORK
2023-06-06 13:30 - 17:00 | CT
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Conversations at Noon: In Conversation with 2023 Connecticut History Day Students
2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Featuring2023 Connecticut History Day National TeamModerated by Rebecca Taber, State Coordinator, Connecticut History Day
Join us online to meet some Connecticut middle and high school students who will represent our state in the 2023 National History Day competition! Team CT students will join almost 3,000 students from across the United States and beyond who advanced through the gauntlet of school, regional, state, and affiliate contests to reach the national stage. Students will present their research in one of five formats: documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, and website. Students’ projects all relate to this year’s theme of “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” This event is free and open to the general public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023CHDStudents
