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 […]
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ENCOUNTERS: Amistad: Artistic Perspectives
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Conversations at Noon on the the Connecticut Freedom Trail: The Amistad Affair
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAFeaturing:Tammy Denease, Outreach Director, Connecticut Freedom Trail Charles Warner, Jr., Chair, Connecticut Freedom TrailAdrienne Joy Burns, Board Member, The Amistad CommitteeIn 1839, Connecticut’sOld State House was the site of the first […]
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Happy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House!
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAJoin 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 […]
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Conversations at Noon on the the Connecticut Freedom Trail: Bringing the Freedom Trail to Life, For Real!
OnlineFeaturing 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, […]
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The State’s Filing Cabinet
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAIn collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or onlineFeaturing:State Archivist Lizette Pelletier Digital Records Archivist Barbara AustenConnecticut governing bodies began producing documents as soon as settlers arrived in the early 1600s. […]
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Conversations at Noon: In Conversation with 2023 Connecticut History Day Students
OnlineFeaturing2023 Connecticut History Day National TeamModerated by Rebecca Taber, State Coordinator, Connecticut History DayJoin us online to meet some Connecticut middle and high school students who will represent our state […]
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The State’s Filing Cabinet
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAIn collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or onlineFeaturing:Public Records Administrator Leann PowerPublic Records Analyst Elise MarzikAssistant State Archivist Allen RamseyGovernment Records Archivist Damon Munz It's not easy to maintain the […]
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CT’s Old State House Farmers Market
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAEVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 - OCTOBER 13, 2023 | 10am - 2pmIn 1643, the General Court of Connecticut established a weekly Market to be held in Hartford. Come shop […]
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Connecticut’s Old State House Summer Music Series
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAFeaturing Goza on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public. BC2-Color: -2905143
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The State’s Filing Cabinet
Connecticut's Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAIn collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or onlineFeaturing:Mel Smith, History & GenealogySusan Bigelow, Government Information Stephen Mirsky, Law and Legislation.There is so much rich history preserved in the government's […]