Around Hartford

OLD STATE HOUSE
800 MAIN STREET
HARTFORD, CT

It was a little more than 200 years ago that the Connecticut General Assembly granted a charter to Trinity College. This historic moment in the College’s history took place in downtown Hartford, in the Old State House. After opening its doors in 1796, the building served as Connecticut’s capitol until 1878, when it began a 37-year run as the Hartford City Hall. Fast forward to today, with this National Historic Landmark serving as a gathering space for the community and a museum that offers educational programs, tours, and exhibits for the public as well as special events that showcase the Nutmeg State’s history. The landmark operates under a public-private partnership between the Connecticut General Assembly and the Connecticut Democracy Center and serves as the home of Connecticut History Day, the Connecticut Kid Governor, Conversations at Noon, the Farmers Market, a summer concert series, and more. The Old State House, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Please visit https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh for more information.