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“Then and Now” Family Day Tour
August 25, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come learn about government and architecture”then” and “now” when you tour the Connecticut StateCapitol and Connecticut’s Old State House this summer!
All activities are FREE!
- Guided tours of the Connecticut State Capitol will beoffered at 10:15, 11:15, and 1:15. Explore the Capitol as it is now and learnwhat the government was like when it first opened in 1878.
- Enjoy structured interpretation at Connecticut’s Old StateHouse anytime between 10 am and 5 pm (last entry is at 4 pm). Learn more aboutgovernment and architecture from over 200 years ago.
- Explore the Old State House Farmer’s Market from 10 am – 2pm
- Listen to live music from Sound Pipers at Old State House’sWest patio from 12-1 pm.
- Guided tours of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Arch inBushnell Park will be offered from 12 – 1 pm.
- Complete a scavenger hunt of Bushnell Park, the Capitol, andthe Old State House. Come see us at Capitol Room 101 and Old State House MainDesk with your completed scavenger hunts for a prize!
PARKING: We recommendthe State House Square parking garage, located at 55 Market Street and juststeps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Parking is only $5 with avalidated ticket. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s VisitorServices desk for validation.
For parking at the State Capitol:
Limited free parking is available in the Legislative OfficeBuilding parking garage accessible from both Capitol Avenue and Broad Streetand on the north Capitol grounds off Trinity Street. On-street metered parkingand commercial parking lots are also available nearby.
To RSVP please send an email to Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.govwith the names of those planning to attend.