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 Patricia Russo, Executive Director, The Campaign School at Yale University. Eversource Energy has been selected to receive the CTDC Business Leader Award in recognition of the […]
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 Old State House invite you to this free webinar highlighting student-led work being done through the Voter Captains Project, the CT Youth Political Advisory Center, […]
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 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 […]
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 tracesthe generations of his descendants […]
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 represent their State atthe National History Day Contest, being held in June at the University ofMaryland. The State Contest is a culmination of months of […]
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 courtesy of 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 […]
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 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 […]