Fires, Floods, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States

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 […]

Merchandising the Dead in 19th Century New England & Washington, D.C.

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States

Learn about the history of “body snatching” in the 19th century. Physicians teaching anatomy in New England medical schools expected students to have hands-on experience with cadavers. Yet the only […]

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Connecticut’s Old State House Third Annual Election Cake Bake Off

Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

It’s time for a celebration and some sweet competition! Join Connecticut’s Old State House on November 2 for the third annual Election Cake Bake Off.  Historically, Election Day in Connecticut […]

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Holiday Shopping Fair at Connecticut’s Old State House

Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Connecticut’s Old State House is ringing in the holiday season with the annual Holiday Shopping Fair! Enjoy a festive shopping experience in the historic spaces at Connecticut’s Old State House […]

Holiday Shopping Fair at Connecticut’s Old State House

Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Connecticut’s Old State House is ringing in the holiday season with the annual Holiday Shopping Fair! Enjoy a festive shopping experience in the historic spaces at Connecticut’s Old State House […]

Holiday Shopping Fair at Connecticut’s Old State House

Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Connecticut’s Old State House is ringing in the holiday season with the annual Holiday Shopping Fair! Enjoy a festive shopping experience in the historic spaces at Connecticut’s Old State House […]

Connecticut Freedom Trail: 2024 Year in Review!

The Connecticut Freedom Trail is home to over 170 heritage sites that recognize people and events that made impactful strides toward equity and social justice in Connecticut. As we wrap […]

First Night Hartford 2025

Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Ring in the new year with the family during First Night Hartford at Connecticut's Old State House! Spend the afternoon getting ready for the 6 pm fireworks in Bushnell Park […]