Connecticut students will gather to compete in the 2026 Connecticut History Day New Haven Regional Contest, one of five Regional Contests hosted by The Connecticut Democracy Center this spring. Participating students have chosen a topic related to the 2026 theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History and have since conducted research and interviewed experts in […]
Genealogist and historian John Mills will host the official book launch event for his debut work, The Narrative of Primus: A Lineage Woven into America’s History set to be released on April 21. The Narrative of Primus reconstructs the life of an enslaved African boy brought to colonial Connecticut and traces the generations of his […]
Discovering Amistad and Connecticut's Old State House invite you to join us in celebrating the life and legacy of an “unsung” American hero – James Mars. Through his own words from his published memoir, and the lived accounts of his descendants, come explore and elevate the narrative of a man who defined the struggle for […]
Parking at Welte Garage or outside the Student Center Over 400 middle and high school Connecticut students representing an estimated 69 schools are competing on May 2 for the chance to represent their State atthe National History Day Contest, being held in June at the University ofMaryland. The State Contest is a culmination of months […]
Grab your bike and start your morning with fresh air! Join us for a scenic group ride to the Old State House. It’s good for your heart, your city, and the air we breathe. Greater Hartford Bike to Work Day Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Meeting Spot: BiCi West (616 New […]
Connecticut's Old State House is celebrating its 230th birthday! Let there be cake! Come to commemorate a double birthday – the Old State House’s 230th birthday and America’s 250th. Grab a fork and enjoy birthday cake baked by Natalie Townsend, owner of Nevaeh’s Cake Creations, winner of the 2025 Election Cake Bake Off! Enjoy live music […]
Connecticut's Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 5th to October 30th! Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open-air markets in Connecticut! Participating farmers provide high-quality, Connecticut-grown products, along with Connecticut-based artisans who offer original, hand-crafted and […]
Hartford native Nelson Bello is one of the premier percussionists to emerge from the Capital Region. Over a 20-year career, Nelson has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the most iconic musicians from within the world of “Latin music”. At fifteen, he had the opportunity to travel to Cuba, to perform […]
Connecticut's Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 5th to October 30th!Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open-air markets in Connecticut! Participating farmers provide high-quality, Connecticut-grown products, along with Connecticut-based artisans who offer original, hand-crafted and self-manufactured […]
Connecticut's Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 5th to October 30th!Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open-air markets in Connecticut! Participating farmers provide high-quality, Connecticut-grown products, along with Connecticut-based artisans who offer original, hand-crafted and self-manufactured […]
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music SeriesEVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pmJoin us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch […]
Connecticut's Old State House is pleased to be one of the tourist attractions offering free admission on Saturday, June 13 - Open House Day 2026! Did you know? In September of 1780 General George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and French military leaders met on the grounds of Connecticut's Old State House to strategize how to win the […]