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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon on the Connecticut Freedom Trail: “Connecting the Stories in Connecticut's Old State House”
DESCRIPTION: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.         \nRegister: https://bit.ly/CFTOldStateHouse
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-on-the-connecticut-freedom-trail-connecting-the-stories-in-connecticuts-old-state-house/
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T193000
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SUMMARY:Evening Conversations: “The Many Colors of Justice: Black New Englanders in Connecticut’s Colonial Courts”
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/OSH2023ColorsofJustice
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/evening-conversations-the-many-colors-of-justice-black-new-englanders-in-connecticuts-colonial-courts/
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T120000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Conversations at Noon on the Connecticut Freedom Trail: “The Amistad Affair”
DESCRIPTION:First in a limited series\, The Amistad Trilogy. \nIn 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. \n \nJoin 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!  \nEpisode 1: The Amistad Affair \nIn 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.  \nTammy 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. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/CFT2023AmistadAffair
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-on-the-connecticut-freedom-trail-the-amistad-affair/
LOCATION:Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T120000
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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon on The Connecticut Freedom Trail: "The Amistad Rebellion in History and Film"
DESCRIPTION:Second in a limited series: The Amistad Trilogy. \n \nIn 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. \nJoin 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! \nEpisode 2: The Amistad Rebellion in History and Film \n The story of the Amistad has been researched and told countless times\, but rarely from the point of view of the Africans themselves.    \nJoin 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.  \nMake sure to watch the “Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels” here before the program: https://youtu.be/oUCPo0DSstY \nRegister: https://bit.ly/CFT2023AmistadRebellion
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-on-the-connecticut-freedom-trail-the-amistad-rebellion-in-history-and-film/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T130000
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SUMMARY:Ins and Outs of Ranked Choice Voting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Joseph Coll\, Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics at Sewanee: The University of the South   \nDuring 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.  \nIn 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.  \nHere 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! \nRegistration: https://bit.ly/OSH2023RCV
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/ins-and-outs-of-ranked-choice-voting/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T140000
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CREATED:20230320T174427Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon: Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Steven B. Smith\, the Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and professor of philosophy at Yale University \nJoin 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? \nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023Patriotism
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/reclaiming-patriotism-in-an-age-of-extremes/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T173000
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Public House: The Regulars Are Coming Out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThomas 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. \nSea Tea Improv will be in the house to help set the stage for an engaging experience.  \nThe 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 \nRegistration is not required but is encouraged! Click here for tickets or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/ZC3wJy9C23JXvniu6.
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/a-night-at-the-public-house-the-regulars-are-coming-out/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T130000
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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon on The Connecticut Freedom Trail: "Lessons of the Amistad: Through the lens of an African-Centered Woman"
DESCRIPTION:Third in a limited series: The Amistad Trilogy. \nIn 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. \nJoin 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! \nEpisode 3:  Lessonsof the Amistad: Through the lens of an African-Centered Woman \nDiscovering 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.  \nPaula 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.           \nRegister: https://bit.ly/CFT2023LessonsoftheAmistad
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-on-the-connecticut-freedom-trail-lessons-of-the-amistad-through-the-lens-of-an-african-centered-woman/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T110000
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SUMMARY:ENCOUNTERS: Amistad: Artistic Perspectives
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhy 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.           \nEncounters 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. \n \nRegister:http://s.uconn.edu/amistad                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/encounters-amistad-artistic-perspectives/
LOCATION:ENCOUNTERS: Amistad: Artistic Perspectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T130000
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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon on the the Connecticut Freedom Trail: The Amistad Affair
DESCRIPTION:Featuring:Tammy Denease\, Outreach Director\, Connecticut Freedom Trail Charles Warner\, Jr.\, Chair\, Connecticut Freedom TrailAdrienne Joy Burns\, Board Member\, The Amistad Committee \nIn 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. \n Register Here: https://bit.ly/CFT2023AmistadAffair \nThis event was previously cancelled due to weather. No need to re-register if you did so previously:
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-on-the-the-connecticut-freedom-trail-the-amistad-affair/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230504T203149Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Connecticut's Old State House!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThroughout 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.  \nConnecticut’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.  \nHappy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House is sponsored by Crosskey Architects\, LaRosa Building Group\, and Pullman and Comley. \nComplimentary event parking at the State House Square Garage\, located right next door at 55 Market Street\, is provided by State House Square.  \nTo RSVP\, click here: https://bit.ly/HBCTOSH2023
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/happy-birthday-connecticuts-old-state-house/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000
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CREATED:20230515T060025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T160334Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon on the the Connecticut Freedom Trail: Bringing the Freedom Trail to Life\, For Real!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Connecticut Storyteller Andre LePelle Keitt  \nJoin 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. \nAndre 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! \nThis event is free and open to the general public. To register\, click here: https://bit.ly/CFT2023BringingTrailToLife
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-on-the-the-connecticut-freedom-trail-bringing-the-freedom-trail-to-life-for-real/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230515T060030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T163033Z
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SUMMARY:The State's Filing Cabinet
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online \nFeaturing: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
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/the-states-filing-cabinet/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230515T060034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T165546Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at Noon: In Conversation with 2023 Connecticut History Day Students
DESCRIPTION:Featuring2023 Connecticut History Day National TeamModerated by Rebecca Taber\, State Coordinator\, Connecticut History Day \nJoin 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 
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/conversations-at-noon-in-conversation-with-2023-connecticut-history-day-students/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T170000
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SUMMARY:FOCUS WORK
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URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/focus-work/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T173000
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SUMMARY:Travel
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URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/travel/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
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SUMMARY:The State's Filing Cabinet
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online \nFeaturing:Public Records Administrator Leann PowerPublic Records Analyst Elise MarzikAssistant State Archivist Allen RamseyGovernment Records Archivist Damon Munz  \nIt’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. \nThis event is free and open to the public. To register\, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/the-states-filing-cabinet-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230610T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T154552Z
UID:20708-1686909600-1686916800@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13\, 2023 | 10am – 2pm \nIn 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.  \nWe 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!
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230610T150024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T164556Z
UID:20707-1686916800-1686920400@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:Connecticut's Old State House Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Goza on the West side patio. \nThis event is free and open to the general public.\nBC2-Color: -2905143
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/connecticuts-old-state-house-summer-music-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230622T130024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T160203Z
UID:21330-1687435200-1687438800@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:The State's Filing Cabinet
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Connecticut State LibraryIn-person or online \nFeaturing:Mel Smith\, History & GenealogySusan Bigelow\, Government Information Stephen Mirsky\, Law and Legislation. \nThere 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. \nThis event is free and open to the public. To register\, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023StatesFilingCabinet
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/the-states-filing-cabinet-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230622T130029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T221522Z
UID:21331-1687458600-1687462200@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:BOOK TALK: "A Question of Respect: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAmerica’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.  \nThis event is free and open to the general public. To register\, click here: https://bit.ly/OSH2023BookTalkRespect \nTo stream\, click here: https://streamyard.com/watch/Uq3DivzwTY6F
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/book-talk-a-question-of-respect-bringing-us-together-in-a-deeply-divided-nation/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230622T130031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T050020Z
UID:21332-1687514400-1687521600@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13\, 2023 | 10am – 2pm \nIn 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.  \nWe 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!
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230622T130031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T050020Z
UID:21333-1687521600-1687525200@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Lenny Rasta and Friends on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-summer-music-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230630T055904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T145209Z
UID:21422-1688119200-1688126400@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13\, 2023 | 10am – 2pm \nIn 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.  \nWe 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!
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-farmers-market-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230630T055859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T160032Z
UID:21421-1688126400-1688130000@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Mixed Bag on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public.
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-summer-music-series-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230706T050033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T153257Z
UID:21628-1688724000-1688731200@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13\, 2023 | 10am – 2pm \nIn 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.  \nWe 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!
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-farmers-market-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230706T050028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T163153Z
UID:21627-1688731200-1688734800@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Tales of Joy on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-summer-music-series-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230706T050034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T145444Z
UID:21629-1689328800-1689336000@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 15 – OCTOBER 13\, 2023 | 10am – 2pm \nIn 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.  \nWe 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!
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-farmers-market-5/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230706T050034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T161614Z
UID:21630-1689336000-1689339600@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-summer-music-series-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165018
CREATED:20230716T160024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T161711Z
UID:21917-1689681600-1689685200@wp.cga.ct.gov
SUMMARY:CT's Old State House Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Rick Spencer and Dawn on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/cts-old-state-house-summer-music-series-5/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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