Connecticut's Old State House

Connecticut's Old State House Farmers Market
2022-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Stop by Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market every Friday from 10am to 2pm between July 1st and October 28th .
In 1643, the General Court of Connecticut established a weekly Market to be held in Hartford. Come shop local and visit the current Farmers Market, established in 2011 with that original Market in mind. Our goal is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers and artisan vendors as possible. We are committed to offering a vibrant marketplace in downtown Hartford where local farmers and artisans can enjoy coming together with the community to share the best of what Connecticut has to offer. The Old State House Farmers Market runs from late spring through mid-fall, ensuring that our patrons enjoy the ultimate in seasonal variety for many months of the year!
NEW THIS YEAR: SNAP ACCEPTED
For the first time, Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market will accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) tokens. Simply bring your EBT card to the table with the sign that says “SNAP/EBT Accepted Here”. The Market Manager will swipe your card for the amount that you want.
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Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market, located in bustling and historic downtown Hartford, provides local workers and city residents with access to farm fresh produce and the opportunity to experience a bit of country atmosphere right in the heart of the city! Featuring Connecticut Grown farmers, crafters, and lively music, shoppers at the Farmers Market can feel good knowing that they are supporting local agriculture and helping to build the local economy.
Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market is located at 800 Main Street in Hartford, on the East brick plaza near the lawn, within the wrought iron fence surrounding Connecticut’s Old State House. We are conveniently located on the city bus route and are within a few blocks of free DASH shuttle service stops. Metered parking is available on nearby side streets, and Connecticut’s Old State House will validate parking for the State House Square Garage at 55 Market Street, which reduces your cost to a flat $5 fee when you exit the garage.
While you’re here, make a trip inside Connecticut’s Old State House. Visit our restored historic Senate and House chambers, learn the stories of famous Connecticut residents, discover Connecticut’s role in history and explore our unique Museum of Curiosities. Walk the halls, hear the stories, be inspired! Connecticut’s Old State House is open from noon to 5:00 pm, with the last admission at 4:00 pm.

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2022 Election Cake Bake Off
2022-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | CT
On Saturday, November 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford will host its first in-person Election Cake Bake-Off, a competition featuring entries from professional bakers and pastry chefs from across the state.
Inspired by the Early American custom of celebrating Election Day with the traditional Hartford Election Cake, this festive Bake-Off invites chefs to submit their modern interpretation of the traditional spice cake, which will be judged on taste and creativity of decoration.
This year’s judging panel includes Stephanie Webster, founder of the foodie website CTBites, food blogger David Milton of @thedamgram on Instagram, the sous chef of Sift Bakery in Mystic, former Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, and 2022 Connecticut Kid Governor Makhi Ettienne-Modeste.
The public is invited to view the judging and participate in election-themed festivities throughout the building. Guided tours will also be available for visitors who would like to see the restored National Historic Landmark which once housed all three branches of Connecticut’s state government.

Untangling the Tally: Post-Election Conversation with Voters
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Untangling the Tally: Take a deep dive into how modern elections work and the various ways citizens engage with this core system of democracy. This series aims to untangle the logistics of elections, the role of technology and news coverage during elections, and the challenges faced by electors today to help build trust in their ability to participate in our government with confidence. For more information: https://ctdemocracycenter.org/tally/More details to come. Please register here: https://bit.ly/UntanglingTheTally2022

Conversations at Noon: Witness Stones Project: Telling the Stories of the Enslaved Across Connecticut
2022-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 | CT
Join us for a gripping presentation on the work and research being done to honor the humanity of the enslaved across Connecticut through the Witness Stones Project. Dennis Culliton, Founder and Executive Director of the Witness Stones Project, will discuss how to examine the history of slavery in Connecticut, where we can find the evidence of slavery, and how the history of slavery is brought to the classroom to empower students to write these stories in their communities through the Witness Stones Project. He will also share the successes of the project and how it can be brought to local communities.
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A Year in Review on The Connecticut Freedom Trail
2022-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | CT
Join CT Freedom Trail Outreach Director Tammy Denease, CT Freedom Trail Chairman Charles Warner, and CT Freedom Trail Coordinator Todd Levine for a retrospective look at the growth and progress on the trail in 2022. More details to come

Evening Conversation: A Capitol Connoisseur's Creation of the Capitol Collection
2022-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Kevin Snow, owner of the Capitol Collection, will discuss how the Capitol Collection passport book came into being, and talk about his own journey to visit as many state capitols as he could.
The story of his trip to deliver special Capitol Collection passport stamps includes some amusing anecdotes about tickling kittens or possible electrocutions, depending on which expert you ask. Finally, he’ll relate some of the tales of other capitol travelers and the goings-on at the capitols of today.
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Connecticut's Old State House Closed for Christmas Eve Day
2022-12-24 | CT
Connecticut’s Old State House will be closed on Saturday, December 24th for Christmas Eve Day. Please come back and visit us on Tuesday, December 27th between 12-5 PM.

Legislative Landmarks: “Connecticut’s Battle Over Emancipation: Lincoln, Copperheads, and…Steven Spielberg?”
2023-01-19 18:30 - 19:30 | In person/Online
Few imagined that when the 2012 Hollywood blockbuster’Lincoln’ hit theaters, it would ignite a heated debate involving Connecticut’scontroversial Civil War history, a congressman, and a frazzled screenwriterworried about the prospects for an Oscar! Join Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professorof History at Central Connecticut State University, in our historic House ofRepresentative’s chamber, as he plumbs the depths of our State’s troubles whenit comes to the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the challenges of civilrights that followed. This program is part of Connecticut’s Old State HouseLegislative Landmarks series.
Register: https://bit.ly/OSHEmancipationProclamation

Conversations at Noon on the Connecticut Freedom Trail: “Connecting the Stories in Connecticut's Old State House”
2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online only
Located in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s OldState House served as one of the capitol buildings of Connecticut until 1878.As the seat of the state’s government, the Old State House holds manyconnections to several important stories related to the Connecticut FreedomTrail, including the Prudence Crandall, Amistad, and Nancy Jackson trials, the1818 Constitution and many others. Activities that took place in the Old StateHouse connect to every town in the state – the laws passed, court decisionshanded down, and debates held in this building impacted everyone’s lives at thetime and touch our lives today. Join Executive Director of CT’s OId StateHouse, Sally Whipple, who will share some of the stories of thissite.
Register: https://bit.ly/CFTOldStateHouse

Evening Conversations: “The Many Colors of Justice: Black New Englanders in Connecticut’s Colonial Courts”
2023-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Online only
Black litigants regularly appeared in colonial Connecticut’scounty courts. Participating as plaintiffs, defendants, and third-partysubjects, free Black New Englanders in New London often relied on the courts toprotect their economic and social interests, especially when discrimination inthe community limited their ability to settle disputes informally. For the mostpart, Blacks entered a judicial process that tended to treat them more fairlythan the rest of colonial society. But one should not confuse Blackparticipation in New London’s legal culture with equality. Cases involvingenslaved Black New Englanders most often reinforced white settlers’expectations for economic and racial superiority.
Join Dr. Dominic DeBrincat, Chair of Social Sciences &Humanities and Associate Professor of History at Missouri Western StateUniversity, for a look at the experience of free and enslaved Black NewEnglanders in colonial New London’s county courts.
Register: https://bit.ly/OSH2023ColorsofJustice

POSTPONED: Conversations at Noon on the Connecticut Freedom Trail: “The Amistad Affair”
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online only
First in a limited series, The Amistad Trilogy.
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 into custody. They then allied with local abolitionists in Connecticut to fight for their freedom through the US court system, and ultimately won. Over 150 years later, the Connecticut legislature established the CT Freedom Trail. Its mission is documenting and designating sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity, and celebrating the accomplishments of the state’s Black and African American communities. The story of the Amistad is one of the most famous stories along the CT Freedom Trail.

Join us for the Connecticut Freedom Trail’s upcoming Amistad Trilogy. This series of programs will dive into the legacy of the Amistad saga in Connecticut and beyond. Explore some of the lesser known or untold sides of the story, and discover the countless ways the Amistad is remembered today!
Episode 1: The Amistad Affair
In 1839, Connecticut’s Old State House was the site of the first of the famous Amistad trials. The trials grabbed international headlines, but after the US Supreme Court resolved the case in 1841, the story faded from collective memory. In 1997, Steven Spielberg reintroduced the dramatic Amistad incident to the world, sparking new interest among historians, educators, and the public. Since then, new research has shed light on the story and corrected some of the omissions and errors in the public’s knowledge.
Tammy Denease, Connecticut Freedom Trail Outreach Director, has studied the life journey of Margu, one of four children held captive on the Amistad. Tammy will share her remarkable story through a first-person recorded portrayal of Margu. Charles Warner, Jr., Chair of the CT Freedom Trail, will then lead a discussion with Tammy and Adrienne Joy Burns, who has studied the history of enslavement in New Haven with a focus on the Pardee-Morris House.
Register: https://bit.ly/CFT2023AmistadAffair

Conversations at Noon on The Connecticut Freedom Trail: "The Amistad Rebellion in History and Film"
2023-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Second in a limited series: The Amistad Trilogy.

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 into custody. They then allied with local abolitionists in Connecticut to fight for their freedom through the US court system, and ultimately won. Over 150 years later ,the Connecticut legislature established the CT Freedom Trail. Its mission is documenting and designating sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity, and celebrating the accomplishments of the state’s Black and African American communities. The story of the Amistad is one of the most famous stories along the CT Freedom Trail.
Join us for the Connecticut Freedom Trail’s upcoming Amistad Trilogy. This series of programs will dive into the legacy of the Amistad saga in Connecticut and beyond. Explore some of the lesser known or untold sides of the story, and discover the countless ways the Amistad is remembered today!
Episode 2: The Amistad Rebellion in History and Film
The story of the Amistad has been researched and told countless times, but rarely from the point of view of the Africans themselves.
Join Marcus Rediker, Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh, who will discuss his prize-winning book, The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom (2012)and his prize-winning documentary film Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels (2014), directed by Tony Buba, showing how the meaning of the event changes when we look “from below,”” from the point of view of the Africans who emancipated themselves through the uprising. Prof. Rediker will also discuss the meaning of the event in its own time and in ours when the teaching of history has become controversial.
Make sure to watch the “Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels” here before the program: https://youtu.be/oUCPo0DSstY
Register: https://bit.ly/CFT2023AmistadRebellion

Ins and Outs of Ranked Choice Voting
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Speaker: Dr. Joseph Coll, Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics at Sewanee: The University of the South
During elections, most of us are used to voting for just one candidate per office. The candidate that gets the most votes wins. But there is an alternate form of election that has started to gain the public and policy maker’s attention, and that is Ranked Choice Voting.
In this type of election, voters use special ballots to rank all the candidates according to preference rather than voting for a single one. This system is already used in several local jurisdictions in the U.S., and even in some state elections. Advocates for Ranked Choice Voting say it can ensure more fair elections, while detractors maintain it actually deters voters from going to the polls.
Here in Connecticut, new legislation has been proposed to allow ranked choice voting in municipal elections. But what do we need to know about Ranked Choice Voting? Join Dr. Joseph Coll, Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics at Sewanee: The University of the South, who will discuss the fundamentals of this alternative form of elections!
Registration: https://bit.ly/OSH2023RCV

Conversations at Noon: Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes
2023-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Speaker: Dr. Steven B. Smith, the Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and professor of philosophy at Yale University
Join us in conversation with Dr. Steven B. Smith as he examines the concept “Patriotism” as a virtue in line with the core values of democracy and an expression of belonging, loyalty, and pride. What does it mean to be a patriot? Every day it feels like the country is more and more divided on critical issues. Everything has become politicized, even what it means to be an American. What is our emotional relationship to our nation? How have our feelings of Patriotism changed? And how can we reclaim those feelings to bring the country together again?
Register Here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023Patriotism

A Night at the Public House: The Regulars Are Coming Out
2023-04-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Saddle your horses and take a midnight (but really early evening) ride to Connecticut’s Old State House for A Night at the Public House: The Regulars Are Coming Out – an event all about the Revolutionary War. Special guest historian Matthew Reardon of the New England Civil War Museum will tell the story of Connecticut’s response to the Lexington Alarm on April 19, 1775 with some fun surprises, and people, thrown into the story.
Thomas Hooker Brewery will be onsite with a cash bar turning the museum into a public house, or “pub” if you prefer, to be served along with pub style hors d’oeuvres.
Sea Tea Improv will be in the house to help set the stage for an engaging experience.
The event is FREE and open to the general public. Validated parking is available for $5 at the State House Square Parking Garage located at 75 Market St, Hartford, CT 06103. Metered parking in Hartford free after 6:00 pm
Registration is not required but is encouraged! Click here for tickets or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/ZC3wJy9C23JXvniu6.

Conversations at Noon on The Connecticut Freedom Trail: "Lessons of the Amistad: Through the lens of an African-Centered Woman"
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Third in a limited series: The Amistad Trilogy.
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 into custody. They then allied with local abolitionists in Connecticut to fight for their freedom through the US court system, and ultimately won. Over 150 years later, the Connecticut legislature established the CT Freedom Trail. Its mission is documenting and designating sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity, and celebrating the accomplishments of the state’s Black and African American communities. The story of the Amistad is one of the most famous stories along the CT Freedom Trail.
Join us for the Connecticut Freedom Trail’s upcoming Amistad Trilogy. This series of programs will dive into the legacy of the Amistad saga in Connecticut and beyond. Explore some of the lesser known or untold sides of the story, and discover the countless ways the Amistad is remembered today!
Episode 3: Lessonsof the Amistad: Through the lens of an African-Centered Woman
Discovering Amistad is a nonprofit educational organization that owns and operates the Amistad Freedom Schooner, a 129 feet re-creation of the original ship. Discovering Amistad teaches the lessons of the 1839 Amistad Uprising to advance racial and social justice today. The schooner is Connecticut’s flagship and serves as a floating classroom for children of all ages. The Amistad is a national treasure, and the only tall ship that is a monument to freedom.
Paula Mann-Agnew, Executive Director of Discovering Amistad, will explore specific themes of the 1839 Amistad story that are still prominent and relevant today. Special emphasis will be made on resiliency, freedom, self-awareness and activism. She will share insight and cultural relevance through her African-Centered female experience. Information will also be shared about the programs of Discovering Amistad and the 2023 itinerary for ship tours through Connecticut and New York.
Register: https://bit.ly/CFT2023LessonsoftheAmistad

ENCOUNTERS: Amistad: Artistic Perspectives
2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | ENCOUNTERS: Amistad: Artistic Perspectives
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 into custody. They then allied with local abolitionists in Connecticut to fight for their freedom through the US court system, and ultimately won. Over 150 years later, the Connecticut legislature established the CT Freedom Trail. Its mission is documenting and designating sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity, and celebrating the accomplishments of the state’s Black and African American communities. The story of the Amistad is one of the most famous stories along the CT Freedom Trail.
Why does history so often become art? The bravery and eventual victory of the Amistad Africans has been immortalized in the history books. But long before historians began to examine the Amistad saga, artists had already claimed the story in their own work. From contemporary portraits of the Africans to modern day stage performances, artists have told us the story of Amistad from diverse and unique perspectives. What can these works tell us about how we remember history? How does a historical event become a piece of art? Join us for an informed and collaborative exploration of these fascinating questions! This program is a partnership with The Human Rights Institute at UConn.
Encounters programs dive deep into subjects through facilitated, small-group dialogues followed by a question-and-answer style conversation with our UConn faculty and community partners. Resources are provided beforehand to encourage informed and informal dialogue. The aim is to develop a forum for respectful and challenging dialogue, followed by a communal meal and coffee.

Register:http://s.uconn.edu/amistad

Conversations at Noon on the the Connecticut Freedom Trail: The Amistad Affair
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring:Tammy Denease, Outreach Director, Connecticut Freedom Trail Charles Warner, Jr., Chair, Connecticut Freedom TrailAdrienne Joy Burns, Board Member, The Amistad Committee
In 1839, Connecticut’sOld State House was the site of the first of the famous Amistad trials. Thetrials grabbed international headlines, but after the US Supreme Court resolvedthe case in 1841, the story faded from collective memory. In 1997, StevenSpielberg reintroduced the dramatic Amistad incident to the world, sparking newinterest among historians, educators, and the public. Since then, new researchhas shed light on the story and corrected some of the omissions and errors inthe public’s knowledge. Tammy Denease, Connecticut Freedom Trail OutreachDirector, has studied the life journey of Margu, one of four children heldcaptive on the Amistad. Tammy will share her research that led to Sarah Margubecoming part of her Hidden Women series. Charles Warner, Jr., Chair of the CTFreedom Trail, will then lead a discussion with Tammy and Adrienne Joy Burns,who has studied the history of enslavement in New Haven with a focus on thePardee-Morris House.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/CFT2023AmistadAffair
This event was previously cancelled due to weather. No need to re-register if you did so previously:

Happy Birthday Connecticut's Old State House!
2023-05-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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 in their newly-constructed Hartford State House, and it has become the day that we celebrate this important building. Connecticut’s Old State House is iconic in the City of Hartford and one of the first buildings to be named a National Historic Landmark in December, 1960.
Throughout the years, this building has been threatened with destruction, but we’re celebrating its 227-year survival and important connections to history during our birthday celebration.
Connecticut’s Old State House will be open from 12-4 pm with FREE admission, a concert on our lawn, birthday cake from the 2022 Election Cake Contest winner Sweets by Jenna, and a Spring Market featuring Connecticut-made vendors and crafters.
Happy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by Crosskey Architects, LaRosa Building Group, and Pullman and Comley.
Complimentary event parking at the State House Square Garage, located right next door at 55 Market Street, is provided by State House Square.
To RSVP, click here: https://bit.ly/HBCTOSH2023

Conversations at Noon on the the Connecticut Freedom Trail: Bringing the Freedom Trail to Life, For Real!
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
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, the Amistad from the page to the present! Currently, Andre serves as the Consultant for Education and Programming at the Farmington Historical Society. In this role, he has been tasked with bringing the trek of the freed Amistad Mende to life on a nine stop visit on the grounds of the Freedom Trail in Farmington. He also tells the story from the realistic perspective of the brown and black people who share in the heritage of said Mende men and children.
Andre has asked some of his friends who are African Americans to portray and tell the story of the Mende who found themselves free and visiting the abolitionist village of Farmington CT in 1841 after their landmark acquittal in one of America’s first Civil Rights cases. In his Conversation at Noon, Andre tells the story about how he structured the new telling of the stories, giving details of maneuvering the sensitivities of politics and education in this anti Critical Thinking America!
This event is free and open to the general public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/CFT2023BringingTrailToLife

The State's Filing Cabinet
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online
Featuring:State Archivist Lizette Pelletier Digital Records Archivist Barbara AustenConnecticut governing bodies began producing documents as soon as settlers arrived in the early 1600s. The history of government record keeping from then until today is almost as fascinating as the information found within the documents themselves. In the first installment of The State’s Filing Cabinet series, experts from Connecticut’s State Archives will take us on a journey through the history of recordkeeping in Connecticut.E-mails and Zoom meetings have largely replaced missives handwritten on paper with ink and quill pens. From handmade inks and quills, parchment, and rag paper to the latest information technologies of the digital age, we will discover how local and state government officials created and maintained records and the physical challenges of preserving historically significant information today. This event is free and open to the general public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet

Conversations at Noon: In Conversation with 2023 Connecticut History Day Students
2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Featuring2023 Connecticut History Day National TeamModerated by Rebecca Taber, State Coordinator, Connecticut History Day
Join us online to meet some Connecticut middle and high school students who will represent our state in the 2023 National History Day competition! Team CT students will join almost 3,000 students from across the United States and beyond who advanced through the gauntlet of school, regional, state, and affiliate contests to reach the national stage. Students will present their research in one of five formats: documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, and website. Students’ projects all relate to this year’s theme of “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” This event is free and open to the general public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023CHDStudents

FOCUS WORK
2023-06-06 13:30 - 17:00 | CT
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2023-06-06 16:30 - 17:30 | CT
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The State's Filing Cabinet
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online
Featuring:Public Records Administrator Leann PowerPublic Records Analyst Elise MarzikAssistant State Archivist Allen RamseyGovernment Records Archivist Damon Munz
It’s not easy to maintain the government’s filing cabinet. Every year, state government and its local counterparts create more and more records and information that must be managed properly. Changing technologies, lack of space, and disasters such as fires and floods can pose serious threats to public records. Government officials ask many of the same questions we ask about our own personal records. How do we decide what to keep, and how long to keep it? What makes a record historically valuable? How do we care for and protect the records. The records management staff of the Office of the Public Records Administrator and the archivists in the State Archives assist state and municipalities in answering these questions. They also ensure that records with long term value are accessible to the public and preserved for future generations. Join us for the second installment of The State’s Filing Cabinet series and learn about the present and future challenges of managing and safeguarding public records.
This event is free and open to the public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet

CT's Old State House Farmers Market
2023-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13, 2023 | 10am – 2pm
In 1643, the General Court of Connecticut established a weekly Market to be held in Hartford. Come shop local and visit our current day Farmers Market, established in 2011. Our goal is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers and artisan vendors as possible.
We are committed to offering a vibrant marketplace in downtown Hartford where local farmers and artisans can enjoy coming together with the community to share the best of what Connecticut has to offer. The Old State House Farmers Market runs from late spring through mid-fall, ensuring that our patrons enjoy the ultimate in seasonal variety for many months of the year!

Connecticut's Old State House Summer Music Series
2023-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Featuring Goza on the West side patio.
This event is free and open to the general public.
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The State's Filing Cabinet
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online
Featuring:Mel Smith, History & GenealogySusan Bigelow, Government Information Stephen Mirsky, Law and Legislation.
There is so much rich history preserved in the government’s paperwork. Studying the state records and publications illustrates how our government evolved into what we know it as today. Government resources also shed light on other hidden stories. From petitions on social issues like voting rights, to lost family histories, there are countless clues and pieces of evidence waiting to be discovered in the state and local records in the State Library. How can citizens unlock the secrets found in these records, the histories of so many people, events and places in Connecticut, including the Old State House.The last installment of The State’s Filing Cabinet series will examine the variety of state and local government resources found at the Connecticut State Library and how to access the material in-person and on-line. Reference staff from the three core areas of the State Library: History & Genealogy, Government Information, and Law and Legislation will discuss what researchers can find within their collections.
This event is free and open to the public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet

BOOK TALK: "A Question of Respect: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation"
2023-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Featuringauthors Celinda Lake and Ed GoeasJoin the conversation with pollsters and long time friends Ed Goeas (Republican), and Celinda Lake (Democrat), as they discuss how we can all work together in an increasingly polarized political world and make the case that the only way for America to escape its current divide is through mutual respect.
America’s problems will never be resolved unless we can bridge our differences. But with today’s all encompassing ‘us versus them’ mentality, that might seem almost impossible. How did we get to this point of intense dysfunction and combativeness in both in person and online interactions? And most importantly, how do we fix it? In their book, “A Question of Respect”, Ed and Celinda explore the possible roads that led us to this moment, and how respect is the first step we need to take in order to trust one another.
This event is free and open to the general public. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023BookTalkRespect
To stream, click here: https://streamyard.com/watch/Uq3DivzwTY6F
