Conversation is the key to building empathy and understanding. It’s one of the most important tools in a teacher’s toolbox when it comes to helping students understand difficult subjects. It can also be one of the trickiest tools for educators to use. Joe Schmidt is a leader in social studies education. In his latest book, […]
EVERY 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 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 […]
Come learn about government and architecture "then" and "now" when you tour the Connecticut State Capitol and Connecticut's Old State House this summer! All activities are FREE! Guided tours of the Connecticut State Capitol will be offered at 10:15, 11:15, and 1:15. Explore the Capitol as […]
Featuring Sound Pipers on the West side patioThis event is free and open to the general public
EVERY 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 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 […]
Featuring Caribbean Vibes Steel Band on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public
Gates open at 5pm, Music starts at 6pm. Come down to The Old State House and enjoy free music all night, food trucks, beer garden and more! Guster is an alternative rock band from Boston. The group broke into the musical mainstream in 1999 with their third studio album "Lost and Gone Forever" and have remained staples […]
Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His name refers to his heritage as a "cimarrón," Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk, afrobeat and hip hop. He will be performing an electric live show […]
EVERY 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 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 […]
Featuring Eight to the Bar on the West side patio.This event is free and open to the general public
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.All tours are FREE and start at Connecticut’s Old State House.To […]
The Hartford Live concert Series will run through late-September and feature a beer garden, food trucks, local vendors, and more!Additional artists will be announced soon!Hartford Live is an ambitious addition to the city’s ongoing economic development and activation campaign.