BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecticut's Old State House - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connecticut's Old State House X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecticut's Old State House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240717T192202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T164055Z UID:69495-1723204800-1723208400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House - Postponed DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 9: Cessa and the Zach – Due to inclement weather\, this concert has been postponed \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-8/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240717T192203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T145525Z UID:69496-1723284000-1723287600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-26/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240809T144042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T161026Z UID:70115-1723550400-1723554000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House - Postponed DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 13: The Zach  \nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-postponed/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240725T191040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T001028Z UID:69730-1723741200-1723755600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Morgan Heritage DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nMorgan HeritageThursday\, August 15  \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nEstablished as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit\, Morgan Heritage is considered The Royal Family of Reggae. Possessing that unmistakably authentic organic roots sound with an expansively eclectic mix that takes their performances seamlessly into hybrid valleys and mountains. They delivered their 10th studio album on their very own label CTBC(Cool To Be Conscious) Music Group. Strictly Roots interestingly pays homage to the elders\, while ironically\, also blazes the trail towards the exciting future of roots. The album successfully incorporates R&B and a hint of dancehall\, but goes a step further effortlessly fusing a type of roots\, pop and dancehall majesty that only Morgan Heritage can achieve. For more information\, visit https://www.morganheritagemusic.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\, representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local acts to Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live events will take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August and September. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goers can expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offer samples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drink cocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social media for updates. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\nRipe – Thursday\, August 22\nMax Creek  – Thursday\, September 5 \nEggy – Thursday\, September 12 \nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19 \n\n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-morgan-heritage/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240717T192203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162600Z UID:69497-1723809600-1723813200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 16: The Bards of Gungywamp \nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-9/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240725T191041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T004030Z UID:69731-1724346000-1724360400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Ripe DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nRipeThursday\, August 22  \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nRipe is a seven-piece alternative-pop andfunk band from Boston\, Massachusetts that formed in 2011 at Berklee College ofMusic. The band began drawing acclaim from the likes of the Boston Globe\,Huffington Post and WXPN with a dance-ready vibe on EPs Produce The Juice andHey Hello. Ripe built on that sound and folded in atouch of R&B on their first full-length\, Joy in the Wild Unknown. For more information\, visit:https://www.ripetheband.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\, representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local acts to Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live events will take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August and September. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goers can expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offer samples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drink cocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social media for updates. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\nMax Creek  – Thursday\, September 5 \nEggy – Thursday\, September 12 \nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19 \n\n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-ripe/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240717T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T164026Z UID:69498-1724414400-1724418000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 23: The Bigfoot Diaries \nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-10/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240717T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T141023Z UID:69499-1724493600-1724497200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-27/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240729T195258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T231140Z UID:69836-1724952600-1724959800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Documentary Film Screening of "The American Constitution: 1787" DESCRIPTION:What really happened at the Constitutional Convention? Join us for a free screening of David Garrigus’ documentary film THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION: 1787.  Hear leading authors and historians reveal the story of the U.S. Constitution’s creation. Watch accomplished actors bring the words of the Framers of the American Constitution to life—in the room where it happened! \nThe U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times\, but the original 1787 document still dictates the dynamics of federal and state governments in ways that most Americans don’t fully understand.  The 1787 Constitution is arguably at the core of everything that is great about American democracy\, but democracy only work swell when citizens understand how government works. \n1787 promises to entertain while providing a deeper understanding of America’s essential history. Don’ t miss the unique opportunity to revisit history in a historic place like Connecticut’s Old State House and discover the dramatic tale of high-stakes compromise that created the foundation for American democracy.  \nCollege and high school students are encouraged to join us. The screening will be followed by a 30-minute video chat with filmmaker\, David Garrigus. Movie runtime is 96minutes. Light refreshments will be served. \nTo reserve your seat\, click here:https://bit.ly/1787Documentary URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/documentary-film-screening-of-the-american-constitution-1787/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240830T012658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T165540Z UID:70612-1725019200-1725022800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nAugust 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators \nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-11/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240830T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T221247Z UID:70613-1725471000-1725478200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:A Night at the Public House: We Love You Lafayette! DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \n\nA Lafayette re-enactor\n\nLecture and musical performance about Lafayette with local historians Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle.\n\nLafayette Exhibit\, sponsored by the American Friends of Lafayette\n\nIt’s time to welcome General Lafayette back to Hartford! Connecticut’s Old State House\, in partnership with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, has a fun-filled evening planned to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Hartford on September 4\, 1824\, when he stopped at the Connecticut State House. \nBorn into one of France’s oldest families the Marqus de Lafayette was an ardent believer in the ideals now enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. After ignoring orders from King Louis XVI to stay in France\, the 19-year-old arrived on America’s shores in 1777 eager to prove himself in battle until the British surrender. During the war\, he developed a close friendship with George Washington. \nIn 1824\, in an effort to rekindle the spirit of 1776\, President James Monroe and Congress invited the last living major general of the war\, to visit the “adopted country of your early youth\, which has always preserved the most grateful recollection of your important services.” \nToday\, known as Connecticut’s Old State House\, the1796 Federal-style building designed by Charles Bulfinch is a museum. Two hundred years after Lafayette first stepped into the building\, he will return to the Old State House and you are invited to have a drink with the General himself\, when the Museum is turned into an old-fashioned public house fora A Night at the Public House: We Love You Lafayette!. In addition\,   \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nSeating is limited\, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ctoshlafayette \nParking:Garage parking is available at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away \nFree on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions. \nOur Doors Are Open:Connecticut’s Old State House is committed to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Our building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are also accessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766.   URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/a-night-at-the-public-house-we-love-you-lafayette/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240905T002529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T002554Z UID:70807-1725555600-1725570000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Max Creek DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nMax CreekThursday\, September 5 \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nMax Creek is an American rock band formedin Hartford\, Connecticut in 1971. A significant presence in the New Englandmusic scene\, Max Creek is known as a pioneering “jam band.”  Their first big show was at Arlo Guthrie’sMapleview Ballroom in Washington. They soon settled into a steady series ofshows at the Rocking Horse in Hartford when the social consciousness scene wastaking hold as Woodstock was still fresh in everyone’s minds. They went on to stylisticallyadopt the Country/Folk/Rock genre as their own and discovered that “jamming” –taking tunes into unplanned directions – was more fun than doing them the sameway every night. \nFor over fifty years they have regularlyperformed at various iconic venues and music festivals\, showcasing their liveperformances. Members of Max Creek have collaborated with and opened forrenowned acts such as Leon Russell\, The Allman Brothers Band\, Phish\, BruceHornsby\, The Band\, Talking Heads\, and Grateful Dead. For more information\, visit https://maxcreek.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\, representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local acts to Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live events will take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August and September. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goers can expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offer samples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drink cocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social media for updates. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\nEggy – Thursday\, September 12 \nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-max-creek-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T161129Z UID:70881-1725624000-1725627600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nSeptember 6: Nekita Waller \nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-12/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T001054Z UID:70882-1726160400-1726174800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert Featuring Eggy DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nEggyThursday\, September 12 \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nA four-piece jam band out of Woodbridge\, Connecticut\, Eggy blossomed from a high school dream into a full-fledged reality beginning in 2016. Following the release of their2019 debut record\, Watercolor Days\, the band has toured constantly\, performing in over 40 states. Eggy’s music is the ideal synthesis of traditional and contemporary styles\, with a sound that exudes soul and rhythm. Smooth voices\, groovy basslines\, and contagious rhythms trace the full spectrum of emotions\, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved. For more information\, visit https://eggymusic.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\, representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local acts to Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live events will take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August and September. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goers can expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offer samples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drink cocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social media for updates. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\nArtist TBA – Thursday\, September 19  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-featuring-eggy/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T161226Z UID:70883-1726228800-1726232400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nSeptember 13: Cherry Pie Band \nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-13/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T142959Z UID:70884-1726308000-1726311600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-28/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T001048Z UID:70885-1726765200-1726779600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford Live Concert - featuring Real Estate DESCRIPTION:City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present: \n2024 Hartford Live \nReal EstateThursday\, September 19 \nThis concert is free. No tickets required. \nParking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information \nABOUT THE BAND: \nReal Estate is an American indie rock band from Ridgewood\,New Jersey\, United States\, formed in 2008. Founding members Martin Courtney(vocals\, guitar)\, Alex Bleeker (bass\, vocals)\, Matt Kallman (keyboards) werechildhood friends who were influenced by indie bands like Weezer\, Pavement\, ThePixies and The Feelies.  The band iscurrently based in Brooklyn and recently released their 6th studio album entitledDaniel.  The album was produced by DanielTashian.  For more about the band\, visit https://www.realestatetheband.com/ \nABOUT HARTFORD LIVE: \nHartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series\, representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment\, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local acts to Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live events will take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August and September. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goers can expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offer samples and sales of local craft beer\, wine\, canned and other ready-to-drink cocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social media for updates. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-live-concert-artist-tba/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T164305Z UID:70886-1726833600-1726837200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nSeptember 20: Los Super GS \nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-14/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240924T175756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T180301Z UID:71421-1727366400-1727373600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Finding Common Ground: A Nonpartisan Conversation with Former Members of Congress DESCRIPTION:With special guests:\n\n\n\n\nFormer Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D) California’s 46th Congressional District\nFormer Rep. Fred Upton (R) Michigan’s 6th Congressional District \nJoin us at Connecticut’s Old State House for an insightful conversation with former U.S. Representatives Loretta Sanchez (D) from California’s 46th Congressional District\, and Fred Upton (R) from Michigan’s 6th Congressional District\, as they explore how to find common ground across party lines in this contentious election year. With their extensive experience in policy making\, Sanchez and Upton will share their perspectives on overcoming political polarization\, fostering constructive dialogue\, and working together for the common good. \nThis conversation will provide valuable insights into how lawmakers and voters can bridge divides and collaborate effectively amidst a highly charged political climate. The panel will be followed by timed round table discussions with the audience where all can participate and share their experience in finding common ground. Light refreshments will be served. This program is done in partnership with The Dodd Center for Human Rights at UConn\, the Hartford Votes/Vota Coalition\, and the CT League of Women Voters\, .\nRSVP: https://forms.gle/ZXGXzs5udupYh49CA \nDiscounted Parking:\nOn street parking is available. Garage parking for $5 is available at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation. \nOur Doors Are Open:\nOur building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are also accessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/finding-common-ground-a-nonpartisan-conversation-with-former-members-of-congress-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OSH-Program-Covers-1920x1080-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T164201Z UID:70888-1727438400-1727442000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nSeptember 27: Sean O’Reily \nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-15/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T144400Z UID:70889-1727517600-1727521200@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-29/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240920T181436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T182332Z UID:71302-1727977500-1727982000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford History Lecture Series "William Saunders & His World: The History of a Black Merchant Tailor in Hartford" DESCRIPTION:FEATURING:\nDr. Fiona Vernal\, UConn History Department \nFor three generations\, the Saunders family operated a successful and innovative tailor business in the city of Hartford\, eventually establishing a reputation as Black merchant tailors with deep ties in Hartford’s Black and white communities. Their network stretched from Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New York to Barbados and France. This talk will explore William Saunders and the significance of his lineage and legacy for understanding Black entrepreneurship\, social justice\, civic engagement\, and political activism in 19th and 20th century Hartford. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public \nFor more information or to inquire about special accommodations please call(860) 522-6766. \nTo reserve your seat\, click here: https://bit.ly/HartfordHistory2024 \nABOUT THE HARTFORD HISTORY LECTURE SERIES\nConnecticut State Community College Capital and Connecticut’s Old State House are pleased to present the 2024 Hartford History Lecture Series beginning in October. Building upon Connecticut State Community College Capital’s signature Hartford Heritage Project\, the first place-based curriculum at a Connecticut college or university\, underscores the importance of Hartford’s history and rich cultural resources. The series includes four lectures on Thursday evenings at Connecticut’s Old State House and a walking tour on Saturday\, October 12. \nThe 2024 Hartford History Lecture series is supported by funding through CT Humanities in alignment with the America 250 | CT Commission. Special thanks to our partners at the Hartford Heritage Project and UCONN Department of History. \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-history-lecture-series-william-saunders-his-world-the-history-of-a-black-merchant-tailor-in-hartford-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HTFD-History-Graphic-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T164108Z UID:70891-1728043200-1728046800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nOct 4: Gift Horse \nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-16/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T202558Z UID:70892-1728403200-1728406800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Historic Firsts: The 2024 Presidential Election DESCRIPTION:With guest speakers: \nEvelyn M. Simien\, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Africana Studies Institute at the University of Connecticut \nManisha Sinha\, James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut. \nChris Vials\, Professor of English at the University of Connecticut \nWhat is the significance of the Nov. 6\, 2024 election in US history and politics? What should voters pay attention to as they vote? Three distinguished professors from the University of Connecticut will discuss these issues and answer questions about the upcoming election. \nSponsored by the UConn American Studies Program\, the Department of Critical and Social Inquiry \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/nB1tDSDQEP4d89db8 \nDiscounted Parking:On street parking is available. Garage parking for $5 is available at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation. \nOur Doors Are Open:Connecticut’s Old State House is committed to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Our building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are also accessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/historic-firsts-the-2024-presidential-election/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240924T153849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T154448Z UID:71400-1728582300-1728589500@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford History Lecture Series "Hot Summers in the City: Hartford’s Urban Unrest\, 1967-1969" DESCRIPTION:FEATURING\n\n\n\n\n\nElena Rosario\, PhD Candidate\, University of Michigan \nIn the 1960s\, protests\, demonstrations\, and rebellions were widespread across the United States\, including in many Connecticut cities. This lecture will focus on a series of late-sixties civil disorders organized by Hartford residents of color from 1967 to 1969. It will also highlight the causes\, aftermath\, and impact of the unrest on the city and its residents. Moreover\, it will examine the unrest by highlighting Puerto Rican participation and coalition building between Hartford’s Black and Puerto Rican residents during the unrest. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nFor more information or to inquire about special accommodations please call(860) 522-6766. \nTo register\, click here: https://bit.ly/HartfordHistory2024 \nThe 2024 Hartford History Lecture series is supported by funding through CT Humanities in alignment with the America 250 | CT Commission. Special thanks to our partners at the Hartford Heritage Project and UCONN Department of History. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-history-lecture-series-hot-summers-in-the-city-hartfords-urban-unrest-1967-1969-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HTFD-History-Graphic-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T161025Z UID:70894-1728648000-1728651600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the west side patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series. \nUPCOMING CONCERTS: \n\n\n\nOctober 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-concert-at-cts-old-state-house-17/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240906T002553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T145557Z UID:70895-1728727200-1728730800@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Fires\, Floods\, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by the Visitor Desk at 6 pm on Thursdays and at 10 am on Saturdays. The tour will take place rain or shine\, so please come prepared for the weather! The tour will last approximately one hour and is about 1 mile long with the potential for some stairs – weather and river flooding depending.  \nFor more information\, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa\, Events and Outreach Manager\, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.  \nTo register\, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/fires-floods-and-acts-of-god-a-downtown-hartford-walking-tour-30/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240924T155555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T175538Z UID:71412-1728727200-1728734400@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford History Lecture Series: Tracing the Footsteps of Hartford's First Black Church Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:*Tour will start at Center Church (675 Main St.) \nTracing the Footsteps of Hartford’s First Black Church will begin at Center Church at 10 am with a presentation inside the church by members of the church’s history team. This will allow participants to learn about the genesis of the Talcott Street Church congregation in the place where it was founded as the African Religious Society in 1819\, as told from the church’s perspective. \nWe will then walk to CT’s Old State House to learn from an interpreter there about the engagement of the Reverend James Pennington and the Talcott Church congregation in the Amistad Trial. Next we will visit the site where the Talcott Church stood from 1826 to 1954 before it was torn down and the congregation moved to Faith Congregational Church; members of Faith will present the story of their church in the now empty space where the church once stood on the corner of Talcott and Market Streets. The tour will end at CT State Capital’s Nutmeg Pulpit Exhibit\, created by Dr. Frank Mitchell to bring the voices of the people of Talcott Street church out of the shadows of history to be heard and read once again. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nFor more information or to inquire about special accommodations please call(860) 522-6766. \nTo reserve your spot\, click here: https://bit.ly/HartfordHistory2024 URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-history-lecture-series-tracing-the-footsteps-of-hartfords-first-black-church-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:Center Church\, 675 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hartford-History-Walking-Tour-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20241002T145204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T183904Z UID:71620-1728741600-1728747000@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Voices of Freedom at Connecticut's Old State House DESCRIPTION:Featuring poets Bessy Reyna and Kate Rushin \nThe Mount Holyoke Club of Hartford and Connecticut’s Old State House are pleased to present a dramatic reading of Bessy Reyna’s poem Freedom Journeys in Four Voices. Bessy’s poem tells the story of Nancy Jackson\, the young slave woman granted her freedom in 1837 by the Supreme Court of Errors at Connecticut’s Old State House. Kate Rushin will also read her poetry celebrating the life of Marian Anderson\, an opera singer and civil rights pioneer who lived in Danbury for more than 50 years. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nParking:\nOn-street parking is available. Please follow posted parking instructions.\nGarage parking is available at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street \nOur Doors Are Open:\nOur building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms are on the ground floor and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/voices-of-freedom-at-connecticuts-old-state-house/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Voices-of-Freedom-OCT2024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165014 CREATED:20240924T154250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T154337Z UID:71403-1729187100-1729191600@wp.cga.ct.gov SUMMARY:Hartford History Lecture Series "A Black Ecological Return to Charter Oak Terrace" DESCRIPTION:FEATURING \nChannon Miller\, Assistant Professor of American Studies and History\, Trinity College \nAs much as water protects\, nourishes\, and sustains Black children’s lives\, it also restrains\, suffocates\, and degrades them. The residents of Hartford’s Charter Oak Terrace confronted a water-based ecological catastrophe in the 1960s. A flooding river—channeled by municipal neglect\, class inequality\, and racial segregation—drowned several children. The neighborhood’s mothers forged the Association of Concerned Parents of Charter Oak (ACP) and demanded that the city halt the nearby highway construction that propelled the river’s overflow. Dr. Miller will excavate the unwritten history of the Black women-led ACP and chronicle an early rendering of a local environmental justice movement. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nFor more information or to inquire about special accommodations please call(860) 522-6766. \nTo reserve your seat\, click here: https://bit.ly/HartfordHistory2024 \nThe 2024 Hartford History Lecture series is supported by funding through CT Humanities in alignment with the America 250 | CT Commission. Special thanks to our partners at the Hartford Heritage Project and UCONN Department of History. URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-history-lecture-series-a-black-ecological-return-to-charter-oak-terrace-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HTFD-History-Graphic-1-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR