{"id":114467,"date":"2026-06-09T14:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T18:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/osh\/calendar\/defiance-declaration-connecticut-1776\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T20:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T00:46:07","slug":"defiance-declaration-connecticut-1776","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/osh\/calendar\/defiance-declaration-connecticut-1776\/","title":{"rendered":"A Night at The Tavern – Defiance & Declaration: Connecticut 1776"},"content":{"rendered":"

An evening of history, oration & colonial \u201cmusick\u201d marking America\u2019s 250th birthday
\nThe Evening\u2019s Program.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Where better to celebrate America\u2019s 250th than Connecticut\u2019s Old State House, the spot where Connecticut\u2019s patriots conspired, debated, and dared to break with a crown? Step inside the historic courtroom \u2014 transformed into a colonial tavern alive with the spirit of 1776. Enjoy tavern fare and conversation as:<\/p>\n

Historian Dr. Matthew Warshauer<\/b> of Central Connecticut State University traces Connecticut\u2019s bold march to independence: from Common Sense<\/i> and the firebrand Connecticut Courant<\/i>, to the moment Governor Trumbull called an emergency Assembly on June 14, 1776 and Connecticut declared itself free.<\/p>\n

Re-enactor Dayne Rugh<\/b> steps into the boots of Jonathan Trumbull, giving voice to Connecticut\u2019s own Proclamation of Independence<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Musician Richard Franklin Donohue<\/b> performs a fiery repertoire of revolutionary-era \u201cmusick,\u201d setting the unmistakable mood of a colony on the edge of history.<\/p>\n

Enjoy light tavern fare and a cash bar.<\/p>\n

This event is FREE and open to the public.
\nTo RSVP, click here https:\/\/forms.gle\/aDwQi6fCJVWtwQkt9<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pre-registration is appreciated<\/em>.<\/p>\n

PARKING:
\nParking at State House Square Parking Garage, located at 75 Market Street, costs a maximum of $10 with validation from Connecticut\u2019s Old State House. Metered street parking is available. Free on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions.<\/p>\n

Our Doors Are Open:
\nOur building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms are on the ground floor and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event, please call (860) 860-240-5340.<\/p>\n

In honor of America\u2019s 250th, Connecticut’s Old State House will participate in the National Flag Foundations’ Light to Unite<\/em> from July 1 to July 5, during which time the historic landmark will be lit up in red white and blue and fly the nations flag on the building grounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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