Connecticut's Old State House

Farmers Market at CT’s Old State House
2026-08-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates | 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!
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 quality goods.
Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan benefits courtesy of Greater Hartford Gives.
Simply bring your SNAP 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 and your purchases will be doubled throughout the season! For those with WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan benefits bring your Senior Farmers Market card or app to any farmer in the Farmers Market and your purchases will be half price!

Summer Music Series featuring Charmagne Tripp
2026-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
Performing in the styles of Neo Soul, Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Swing. Charmagne’s warm, clear tone captivates listeners and leaves them wanting more. Aside from writing and recording five albums, she has performed internationally, held residencies in Asia and performed in various professional musical theater productions.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

Summer Music Series featuring BAP PACK
2026-09-04 12:00 - 13:00
BAP PACK is an indie hip-hop supergroup of popular CT-born emcees RapOet (seen on Netflix), Tang $auce (heard on NPR’s “Where We Live”), Hydro 8Sixty (of TV’s 106 & Park rap battles), and Klokwize (heard on ESPN-TV, DJ QUIK & SUGA FREE’s “A Little Respect”), who combine their collective creativity and community building efforts with head-nodding classic boom bap sounds and live instruments.
Their debut album “First I Heard…” hit streaming in June 2024, led by the hit single “Oooh!” featuring MICKEY FACTZ. BAP PACK have been seen sharing the stage with legends like KRS-ONE and are festival mainstays all over New England at fests like SPRINGFIELD JAZZ & ROOTS FESTIVAL, HARTBEAT FEST, GREATER HARTFORD JAZZ FESTIVAL and more. BAP PACK can also be seen in the upcoming feature film “Permanent Records”, starring Christopher Larkin of TV’s hit show “THE 100.” Like your favorite big screen superhero team, the Bap Pack unite to shine light on the community and make the people dance!
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

Summer Music Series featuring Mass-Conn Fusion
2026-09-11 12:00 - 13:00
The Mass-Conn-Fusion Band loves to share their energy and passion for music with audiences of all ages. They have the dance party covered with soul, funk, motown, disco and pop. The quintet features Hartford’s own Gianni Gardner on guitar, and Trinity Warren on vocals. Jim Healy is the bassist and leader of the group for over 45 years. His long-time side kicks, Tim Urso on drums and Liz Roberts on saxophones join in for all out Mass-Conn-Fusion.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut's Old State House
2026-09-15 10:00 - 14:00

Summer Music Series featuring The Kenn Morr Band
2026-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. The KMB enthralls audiences of all sizes, from intimate coffeehouses to the stages of venues as demanding as the famed Bitter End in New York City and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas on the New Haven Green. They feature violin virtuoso and multi instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi and melodic bassist/vocalist Pat Ryan, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. The group has been together for many years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene and often features noted drummer Tido Holtkamp.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

Freedom's Complexity: Teaching Washington, Rochambeau, and the American Revolution
2026-09-22 08:30 - 15:30
Did you know… on September 22, 1780, General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau met for the first time in Hartford, on the very site where Connecticut’s Old State House stands today? Their meeting forged the French-American alliance which helped turn the tide of the Revolution.
Two hundred and forty-six years later….
Connecticut’s Old State House and Mount Vernon invite you to gather to explore the full story of that first meeting and the complexities of freedom and the American Revolution.
Don’t Miss this FREE Professional Development Workshop for Educators (K-12!) ﻿Lunch and materials provided at no cost. Spac﻿e is limited!
To RSVP, click HERE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONWashington & Rochambeau: The Duality of Fighting for Freedom & Slavery Presentation by Dr. Anthony Martin, Central Connecticut State University, examining the contradictions in Washington and Rochambeau as military leaders fighting for freedom, and as enslavers.
Guided Outdoor Walking Tour exploring Hartford’s and Connecticut’s Revolutionary War history
Mount Vernon Resources for Teaching about Washington and Slavery Presentation by Brenda Haenchen, George Washington Teacher Institute 250 Ambassador, who will share an array of classroom-ready resources from Mount Vernon and the George Washington Teacher Institute, including primary sources and lesson plans developed by teachers across the country.
A Visit to Museum of Connecticut History to see Connecticut’s Revolution, the new exhibit that examines our state’s role in the founding of the United States and showcases treasures from the Connecticut State Library’s rich collections.
PARKING:Parking at State House Square Parking Garage, located at 75 Market Street, costs a maximum of $10 with validation from Connecticut’s Old State House. Metered street parking is available. Free on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions.
Our Doors Are Open:Our 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) 860-240-5340.

Summer Music Series featuring The Fabulous Clones
2026-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
The Fabulous Clones consist of Duke York (bass-vocals) and Slim Tempo (guitar-vocals). They have been performing since 2006 and are a well known Americana duo who will entertain you with a wide variety of tunes– both old and new!
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

Rochambeau Day
2026-09-26
Come for a ceremony featuring the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard inobservance of Rochambeau Day!
commemoratesthe first meeting of American General George Washington and French GeneralJean-Baptiste de Rochambeau right here in Hartford in 1780. The alliance led to the pivotal victory atYorktown, New York where the combined forces, including the French fleet andarmy, forced the surrender of British General Cornwallis, ending the RevolutionaryWar.
TheFirst Company Governor’s Foot Guard, formed in 1771, is the oldest continuouslyserving military organization in the United States with an unbroken lineage.The First Company Foot Guard was created to serve and protect the governor inhis travels between New Haven and Hartford.
Stay tuned! The exact time and more details about this event to be announced!

Summer Music Series featuring Parker's Tangent
2026-10-02 12:00 - 13:00
Parker’s Tangent is a fun group playing all original rock music based on blues and roots sources. The band is composed of our female lead singer (who has been compared to Grace Slick and Nora Jones), drums, lead and rhythm guitars, bass and an awesome violin player who presents virtuoso performances. Based out of greater New Haven, our music is extremely accessible and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The music which is the real deal can be poetic, touching, bluesy to rocking and jamming. A band for over twenty years, they have performed hundreds of gifs including Toads’ Place, The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Westport’s Blues, Views and Bar-B-Que Festival.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy
2026-10-09 12:00 - 13:00
Thomasina Levy, CT State Troubadour (05/06), is an award-winning songwriter, poet, and internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. She is a popular virtual workshop leader whose workshops frequently sell out. Her music has been aired in over twenty countries across the globe. Described as a charismatic performer, she touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from the deep roots of the folk tradition. Parallel Universe, her latest full length album, was co-produced with Grammy winning cellist David Darling and is on the Hearts of Space Records label. This instrumental album received a Silver Medal from the Global Music Awards in December 2018, as well as the 2019 NAMA Award for Best Song of the Year. Her 2020 single, We are Thunder, We are Lightning, (https://youtu.be/5MqTPU36XG4) is a song/video that is a call to action to address the climate crisis looming over us all.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank 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.

Election Cake Bake Off
2026-10-24 12:00 - 15:00
It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 5th Annual Election Cake Bake Off. Connecticut pastry chefs and bakers will go whisk to whisk to have their confection crowned the official Connecticut Election Cake of 2026.
Election Day in Connecticut once combined voting with parties, libations, parades, and cake! Stores sold special Election Cake ingredients to women who transformed them into spice cakes to serve to the crowds gathered to celebrate voting at the State House and other sites. Help us revive this long-lost Connecticut tradition! “Election Day Cakes are a great Connecticut tradition—and a sweet reminder that voting is something to celebrate with both pride and community spirit,” says Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State. “I’m especially excited to join our Kid Governor and Cabinet. Their passion for civic engagement and cake judging skills make them the perfect partners for this delicious celebration.”
Connecticut’s Old State House has invited professional pastry chefs and bakers to create the official Connecticut Election Cake for 2026. Each competitor is challenged to create a delectable, non-partisan, election-themed cake that inspires voters and celebrates American democracy. Cakes will be judged based on presentation, creativity, and taste by a panel of judges. The winner of the bake off will be bestowed the honor of baking the cake for the annual birthday celebration of Connecticut’s Old State House in 2026.
