In 1839, 53 captive Africans rebelled aboard the Spanish schooner La Amistad. They took over the ship, but were captured by the US Navy in Long Island Sound and taken […]
Featuring:Tammy Denease, Outreach Director, Connecticut Freedom Trail Charles Warner, Jr., Chair, Connecticut Freedom TrailAdrienne Joy Burns, Board Member, The Amistad CommitteeIn 1839, Connecticut’sOld State House was the site of the first […]
Join us on Saturday, May 13th to wish a very happy birthday to something important - Connecticut’s Old State House! On May 13, 1796, Connecticut’s Legislature held their first session […]
Featuring Connecticut Storyteller Andre LePelle Keitt Join us online to hear Andre, also known as the Greatheart Griot, tell the story of how he translated the adventures of the Mende captives of the slave schooner, […]
In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or onlineFeaturing:State Archivist Lizette Pelletier Digital Records Archivist Barbara AustenConnecticut governing bodies began producing documents as soon as settlers arrived in the early 1600s. […]
Featuring2023 Connecticut History Day National TeamModerated by Rebecca Taber, State Coordinator, Connecticut History DayJoin us online to meet some Connecticut middle and high school students who will represent our state […]
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In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or onlineFeaturing:Public Records Administrator Leann PowerPublic Records Analyst Elise MarzikAssistant State Archivist Allen RamseyGovernment Records Archivist Damon Munz It's not easy to maintain the […]
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 - OCTOBER 13, 2023 | 10am - 2pmIn 1643, the General Court of Connecticut established a weekly Market to be held in Hartford. Come shop […]
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In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or onlineFeaturing:Mel Smith, History & GenealogySusan Bigelow, Government Information Stephen Mirsky, Law and Legislation.There is so much rich history preserved in the government's […]