Connecticut's Old State House

Fires, Floods, and Acts of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour
2024-07-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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.
The 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.
For more information, please call us at 860.240.5340 or email Nicole Sousa, Events and Outreach Manager, at nicole.sousa@cga.ct.gov.
To register, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VzJRfD7EJtgKYG-HtEWXB5U50WxK7ZmIQ3yC5gpXoWU/edit

Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
About the Series:
In our rapidly evolving digital age,the interplay between technology and democracy has become increasingly complexand consequential. Join us for an enlightening limited lecture series,“Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance,”hosted at CT’s Old State House in Summer 2024. This series will delve into theprofound impact of technology on our democracy, examining how unprecedentedadvancements are reshaping governance, policy, and societal dynamics.
Digital Divide/Digital Equity Thursday, July 25, 2024
The last panel discussion in the series will examine the critical role of digital equity in shaping government and societal outcomes, highlighting the need for inclusive access to technology. Experts from various sectors will address strategies being used in Connecticut to bridge the digital divide, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens in the digital age, and the work that’s yet to be done for the future.
Guest Speakers:

Robert H. Wilson,Distinguished Visiting Professor, School of Public Policy, UConn
Lauren Thompson, Digital Equity Program Manager, Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology
Christine Gauvreau, Connecticut State Library

This event is FREE and open to thepublic. To RSVP CLICK HERE
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 StateHouse. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services deskfor validation.
Free on-street parking is availableafter 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions.
Our Doors Are Open:
Connecticut’s Old State House iscommitted to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Ourbuilding is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance andelevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms on the ground floor are alsoaccessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about specialaccommodations for a tour or special event, please call (860) 522-6766.

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

July 26: Nelson Bello Jazz Trio
August 2: Sound Pipers Band
August 9: Cessa and the Zach
August 16: The Bards of Gungywamp
August 23: The Bigfoot Diaries
August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

August 2: Sound Pipers Band
August 9: Cessa and the Zach
August 16: The Bards of Gungywamp
August 23: The Bigfoot Diaries
August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Hartford Live Concert featuring The New Pornographers with Gustaf
2024-08-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
City ofHartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present:
2024 HartfordLive
The New Pornographers w/ GustafThursday, August 8
This concert is free. No tickets required.
Parking optionshere: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for moreinformation
ABOUT THE BAND:
The New Pornographers are a Canadian indie rockband, formed in 1997 in Vancouver. Presented as a musical collective andsupergroup of singer-songwriters and musicians from multiple projects, the bandhas released nine studio albums to date. The band have received critical acclaim fortheir use of multiple vocalists and songwriters, as well as for the elementsof powerpop incorporated into their music. Pitchfork has described the band’s sound as “peppy,gleeful, headstrong guitar pop”,while Stereogum hasretrospectively praised the band’s debut album Mass Romantic as”one of the greatest and most immediate power pop albums everrendered”. For more information, visit https://thenewpornographers.com

Gustaf is an American art punk band fromBrooklyn, New York. The group formed in 2018. In 2020, the band released twosongs, “Mine” and “Design”. In 2021, the band releasedtheir debut album, Audio Drag for EgoSlobs, through Royal Mountain Records. In 2024, Gustaf released theirsophomore album Package Pt. 2 and set out on tour. https://www.gustaftheband.com/
ABOUT HARTFORD LIVE:
Hartford Live is returning for 2024! The free concert series,representing a multi-year partnership between the City of Hartford andGoodWorks Entertainment, will bring a mix of nationally touring and local actsto Connecticut’s Old State House in Downtown Hartford. Hartford Live eventswill take place on six Thursday evenings from 5-9 pm throughout August andSeptember. The shows are all free with no ticket required for entry. Concert-goerscan expect a variety food trucks and the Hartford Live Beer Garden will offersamples and sales of local craft beer, wine, canned and other ready-to-drinkcocktails! Be sure to follow @hartfordlive and @goodworkslive on social mediafor updates.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Morgan Heritage – Thursday, August 15
Ripe – Thursday, August 22
Max Creek – Thursday, September 5
Eggy – Thursday, September 12
Artist TBA – Thursday, September 19

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House - Postponed
2024-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

August 9: Cessa and the Zach – Due to inclement weather, this concert has been postponed
August 16: The Bards of Gungywamp
August 23: The Bigfoot Diaries
August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House - Postponed
2024-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

August 13: The Zach
August 16: The Bards of Gungywamp
August 23: The Bigfoot Diaries
August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Hartford Live Concert Featuring Morgan Heritage
2024-08-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present:
2024 Hartford Live
Morgan HeritageThursday, August 15
This concert is free. No tickets required.
Parking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information
ABOUT THE BAND:
Established 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/
ABOUT HARTFORD LIVE:
Hartford 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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Ripe – Thursday, August 22
Max Creek – Thursday, September 5
Eggy – Thursday, September 12
Artist TBA – Thursday, September 19

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

August 16: The Bards of Gungywamp
August 23: The Bigfoot Diaries
August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Hartford Live Concert Featuring Ripe
2024-08-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present:
2024 Hartford Live
RipeThursday, August 22
This concert is free. No tickets required.
Parking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information
ABOUT THE BAND:
Ripe 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/
ABOUT HARTFORD LIVE:
Hartford 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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Max Creek – Thursday, September 5
Eggy – Thursday, September 12
Artist TBA – Thursday, September 19

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

August 23: The Bigfoot Diaries
August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Documentary Film Screening of "The American Constitution: 1787"
2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
The 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.
1787 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.
College 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.
To reserve your seat, click here:https://bit.ly/1787Documentary

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

August 30: Ali Kat and the Revelators
September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

A Night at the Public House: We Love You Lafayette!
2024-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Featuring:

A Lafayette re-enactor

Lecture and musical performance about Lafayette with local historians Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle.

Lafayette Exhibit, sponsored by the American Friends of Lafayette

It’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.
Born 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.
In 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.”
Today, 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,
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Seating is limited, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ctoshlafayette
Parking:Garage parking is available at State House Square Parking Garage, located at 55 Market Street, just steps away
Free on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions.
Our 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.

Hartford Live Concert Featuring Max Creek
2024-09-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present:
2024 Hartford Live
Max CreekThursday, September 5
This concert is free. No tickets required.
Parking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information
ABOUT THE BAND:
Max 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.
For 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/
ABOUT HARTFORD LIVE:
Hartford 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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Eggy – Thursday, September 12
Artist TBA – Thursday, September 19

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

September 6: Nekita Waller
September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Hartford Live Concert Featuring Eggy
2024-09-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present:
2024 Hartford Live
EggyThursday, September 12
This concert is free. No tickets required.
Parking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information
ABOUT THE BAND:
A 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/
ABOUT HARTFORD LIVE:
Hartford 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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Artist TBA – Thursday, September 19

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

September 13: Cherry Pie Band
September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Hartford Live Concert - featuring Real Estate
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
City of Hartford and GoodWorks Entertainment are pleased to present:
2024 Hartford Live
Real EstateThursday, September 19
This concert is free. No tickets required.
Parking options here: https://hartford.com/parking/Visit https://hartfordlivect.com/ for more information
ABOUT THE BAND:
Real 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/
ABOUT HARTFORD LIVE:
Hartford 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.

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

September 20: Los Super GS
September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Finding Common Ground: A Nonpartisan Conversation with Former Members of Congress
2024-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
With special guests:

Former Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D) California’s 46th Congressional District
Former Rep. Fred Upton (R) Michigan’s 6th Congressional District
Join 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.
This 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, .
RSVP: https://forms.gle/ZXGXzs5udupYh49CA
Discounted 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.
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 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.

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

September 27: Sean O’Reily
Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Hartford History Lecture Series "William Saunders & His World: The History of a Black Merchant Tailor in Hartford"
2024-10-03 17:45 - 19:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
FEATURING:
Dr. Fiona Vernal, UConn History Department
For 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.
This event is FREE and open to the public
For more information or to inquire about special accommodations please call(860) 522-6766.
To reserve your seat, click here: https://bit.ly/HartfordHistory2024
ABOUT THE HARTFORD HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
Connecticut 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.
The 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.

Summer Music Series Concert at CT's Old State House
2024-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
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!
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.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Oct 4: Gift Horse
October 11: Projeto Batucada boa Eua

Historic Firsts: The 2024 Presidential Election
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
With guest speakers:
Evelyn M. Simien, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Africana Studies Institute at the University of Connecticut
Manisha Sinha, James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut.
Chris Vials, Professor of English at the University of Connecticut
What 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.
Sponsored by the UConn American Studies Program, the Department of Critical and Social Inquiry
RSVP: https://forms.gle/nB1tDSDQEP4d89db8
Discounted 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.
Our 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.
