• First Night Hartford at CT’s Old State House

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

    Connecticut’s Old State House will kick off America’s 250th birthday as part of First Night Hartford festivities on Wednesday, December 31. Those with a First Night pin are invited to stop […]

  • Connecticut History Day Regional Competition – Fairfield

    Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT, United States

    Students from Fairfield County will come together to compete in the 2026 Connecticut History Day Fairfield Regional Contest. The Fairfield event is one of five Regional Contests hosted by The […]

  • Connecticut History Day Regional Competition – Norwich

    Norwich Free Academy 305 Broadway, Norwich, CT, United States

    High School Students Ready to Make History at Connecticut History Day Norwich Regional Competition Students from Norwich area schools will come together to compete in the 2026 Connecticut History Day Norwich Regional […]

  • Connecticut History Day Regional Competition – Mansfield

    University of Connecticut - McHugh Hall, Hillside Rd, Storrs, CT 06269 (Parking available in parking areas Y and Z)

    Students from Mansfield area schools will come together to compete in the 2026 Connecticut History Day Mansfield Regional Contest. The Mansfield event is one of five Regional Contests hosted by […]

  • Civics Advocacy Day at Connecticut’s State Capitol

    Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

    Join the Connecticut Democracy Center and civics practitioners from across the state as we elevate the importance of civic learning in the halls of the Capitol! Sign up to reserve […]

  • 2026 Connecticut Democracy Center Awards

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

    The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) is pleased to announce the recipients of their third annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards. This year the 2026 CTDC Community Leader Award will be presented to […]

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  • Spotlight on Connecticut’s Next Generation of Civic Leaders

    Online

    Watch on YouTube HEREAcross Connecticut, students are leading some of the state’s most impactful civic engagement initiatives and demonstrating their leadership potential. The Connecticut Democracy Center in conjunction with Connecticut's […]

  • Connecticut History Day Regional Competition – Torrington

    Lewis S. Mills High School 26 Lyon Rd, Burlington, CT, United States

    Students from Torrington area schools will come together to compete in the 2026 Connecticut History Day Torrington Regional Contest. The Torrington event is one of five Regional Contests hosted by […]

  • Connecticut History Day Regional Competition – New Haven

    Southern Connecticut State University, Student Center, 345 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT 06515 (Parking available in Lot 5)

    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 […]

  • Connecticut History Day State Contest

    Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT, United States

    Parking at Welte Garage or outside the Student CenterOver 400 middle and high school Connecticut students representing an estimated 69 schools are competing on May 2 for the chance to […]

  • Happy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House!

    800 Main St Hartford, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Farmers Market at CT’s Old State House

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

    Connecticut's Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 5th to October 30th!