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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Myth or fact? How well do you know the U.S. Constitution? For #ConstitutionDay, the We the People: Trumbull High School team puts some common Constitution myths to the test! Watch their full video: youtu.be/ocwMDNeXOA4 #WeThePeople #CivicEducation

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Constitution Day 2026

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Celebrate Rochambeau Day on Sat., 9/26, at 10:45 am at CT’s Old State House with the Governor’s 1st Co. Foot Guard, Band, and Horse Guard featuring a wreath laying ceremony and musket/canon volley with the 1st Litchfield Artillery Regiment. For info visit bit.ly/Rochambeau2026

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor those who answered the call, and reflect on the strength of communities coming together. May we carry forward that spirit of service, compassion, and community. #NeverForget

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🎤🏛️Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and her Cabinet will visit a library near you this month to talk about their platforms and how fifth graders can participate in the Kid Governor® program this year. Check the schedule here ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=CTK... #ctkidgovernor

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎵Join us at CT's Old State House for to hear The Michael Carabello Quintet Fri. 8/21 at 12pm. With deep roots in black American jazz and the musical culture of Hartford, the group is inspired by masters of Bebop, Hardbop, & Postbop and modernizes it with the technology of today.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎸🎤Stop by CT's Old State House at noon on Fri. 8/14 for some sweet tunes with Professors of Sweet Sweet Music. If you like 90’s pop infused indie rock, don't miss this show with the 3x Best of Hartford winning band. Pick up some fresh produce at our Farmers market too! #ctosh

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🗓️✅Mark your calendar! The 2026 state primaries will be held on Tue., 8/11 from 6 am - 8 pm. CT primaries are semi-closed, so only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote. For CT election info visit myvote.ct.gov or call 860-509-6200. #ctdemocracycenter #ctdc

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎵🎤Stop by the Farmers Market at CT's Old State House at noon on Friday, 8/7 for live music with Shaded Soul. The repertoire of this award-winning group, known for their powerful vocal and rhythm sections, includes R&B, Motown, Rock, Pop, & Disco across the decades. #ctosh

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join Sharon Gillette of National History Day® at CT's Old State House to learn how to utilize Library of Congress photo collections to help students create historical arguments using visual data. Lunch & materials provided at NO COST! For info & to RSVP, bit.ly/LOCPhotos

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🗓️✅ The 2026 state primaries will be held on Tue., 8/11 from 6 am - 8 pm. CT primaries are for registered Democrats and Republicans. Early voting is underway through Sun., 8/9. For CT election info visit myvote.ct.gov or call 860-509-6200. #ctdemocracycenter

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Check out what Joe Dorman, CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy had to say to U.S. Governors about the importance of Connecticut Democracy Center's Kid Governor program. okwnews.com/news/whatzup...

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OICA Encourages Our Nation’s Governors To Expand Civics Education - OKW News

FOR THE CHILDREN by Joe Dorman, OICA CEO OKLAHOMA CITY [...]

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎵🎤Looks like the rain will stop just in time for the Farmers Market and Concert on Friday 7/31. Shop for fresh produce (10 am - 2 pm) and stay for some swing, rockabilly and Latin music with Cherry Pie at noon. For info, visit bit.ly/Concerts26. #ctoldstatehouse

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎵🎤Stop by the Farmers Market at CT's Old State House at noon Friday 7/24 to hear Hardwood, a veteran classic rock and Americana cover band. Known for their acoustic and electric sets, the band performs around Southern N.E. Visit bit.ly/Concerts26 for details. #ctosh

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This Friday stop by the Farmers Market at CT's Old State House at noon for live music with Jeremy Haddad. A solo singer-songwriter from Storrs, Jeremy's music is influenced by artists like The Lumineers, Jason Mraz, and James Taylor. For more info, visit ctoldstatehouse.org.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

HEAT ADVISORY: Due to the heat, the Farmer's Market at CT's Old State House on 7/3 is cancelled. To beat the heat step inside for a FREE concert with Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle at 12 pm to perform songs with insight into significant times, places & events in U.S. history.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Calling all educators grades 6-12! Join CT History Day for a workshop with Sharon Gillette (National History Day®) on how to use historical images as tools for critical thinking on August 20 at CT's Old State House. This training is FREE. Click here tinyurl.com/CHD-LOC-PDReg

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Kick off the "Long Weekend" at CT’s Old State House. Join us for "Defiance & Declaration: Connecticut 1776," with Dr. Matthew Warshauer of CCSU, Dayne Rugh, and musician Richard Franklin Donohue. 🗓️Wed.,7/1 at 5 pm 🎟️Free admission For details visit bit.ly/Conn1776

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

@bsky.app 🎵Stop by CT's Old State House at 12 noon 6/26 for a concert with "Catman Bill" Katz. A Hartford native raised in the 1950's & 60's, Bill was influenced by the folk music movement and began write original music. For info about upcoming concerts, visit bit.ly/Concerts26.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join us on July 1 at 5 PM as Ryan Pugh portrays Gov. Jonathan Trumbull and revisits CT's path to independence. Featuring Dr. Matthew Warshauer, "musick" by Richard Franklin Donohue, light tavern fare, and a cash bar. Admission is FREE. bit.ly/Conn1776 #LongWeekend

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🪶🍺What role did CT legislators play in the push for U.S. independence? Stop by CT’s Old State House on Wed., 7/1 at 5 pm for “Defiance & Declaration: Connecticut 1776,” for an evening of history, oration, and colonial “musick.” RSVP bit.ly/Conn1776. #LongWeekendHartford

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Where better to celebrate American independence than where patriots conspired, debated, and dared to break with a crown? Join us at CT’s Old State House on Wed., 7/1 at 5 pm for “Defiance & Declaration: Connecticut 1776". For info + to RSVP bit.ly/Conn1776

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join us at CT’s Old State House on Friday, 6/12 at 12 pm to hear Inner Groove live. This quartet plays an eclectic, mix of rock, blues, pop and country, as well as original music. For a complete concert schedule, visit bit.ly/CTOSHSummerC... #CTOSH #ctoldstatehouse

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Check out this interview with Mya Stettinger, Janu Patel and Priya Patel of High School in the Community (HSC) in New Haven. The students discuss participating in CT History Day, a program of the CT Democracy Center, and competing at National History Day. www.wtnh.com/video/nyberg...

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Nyberg: 3 New Haven students impacting the world

There are three young women, all high school students, who are doing their part to make the world a better place.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join us at CT's Old State House on Friday, 6/5 at 12 pm for the Summer Music Series with Hartford native Nelson Bello. Mr. Bello is a premier percussionist having shared the stage iconic musicians from the Latin music world. For a concert schedule, visit bit.ly/CTOSHSummerC...

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎉Congrats to Trumbull High teacher Katie Boland for winning the '26 Classroom Champion Award from Street Law, Inc. Collaborating with the CT Democracy Center, Katie has coached students to 14 state championships and five Top-10 finishes at “We The People” national competition.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

👏Congrats to our friend Brian Grindrod, who received the Award for Excellence in Social Studies Education (Grades 9-12) from the CT Council for Social Studies. Brian teaches at Wilbur Cross H.S. and engages students in our "We the People" program in his classroom. 🎉

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwSP... Gov. Lamont's announced state plans to celebrate American independence. Start on Saturday 5/16 at Noon at the 230th birthday of CT's Old State House. Come for tours, kids activities, cake, a craft fair, food trucks. Details here: ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=BDa...

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Connecticut kicks off America 250 celebrations with statewide events

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🎉 Can you make it? Celebrate 230 years of CT’s Old State House + America’s 250th 🗓 May 16 | 12–4 PM 📍 800 Main St. Hartford 🍰 Cake, food trucks, live music, local vendors, family fun + Bizarre Bazaar! FREE admission (rain or shine) RSVP: ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=BDa...

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🎉 Let there be cake! Celebrate CT’s Old State House 230th Birthday and America's 250th 🇺🇸 🗓 May 16 | 12–4 PM 📍 Hartford 🍰 Cake, 🎶 live music, 🛍 local vendors, 👨‍👩‍👧 family fun + Bizarre Bazaar with food trucks! FREE admission (rain or shine) RSVP: ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=BDa...

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

⏰ Final hours of The Great Give! We’re so close to our goal—Click here to donate: www.thegreatgive.org/organization... Your support ensures more CT students can access programs that build confidence, civic knowledge, and leadership skills. You can make an impact before 8 PM tonight! #CTDC

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Great Give has begun! Support civic education across CT. Donate before 8 pm May 7 and help students gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to participate in our democracy. Every dollar counts and can be matched! 👉https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/connecticut-democracy-center

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us Wednesday for the book launch of genealogist and historian John Mills from 6-7:30 pm. His debut work reconstructs the life of a ten-year-old boy enslaved in colonial CT. Admission is free. RSVP, here: www.simpletix.com/e/the-narrat...

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🏆🏅CT State Champs Trumbull High School shined at the "We The People" National Competition last week! The team, coached by teacher Katie Boland finished 8th overall and earned top prize for highest cumulative scores for testimony on Unit 4 of the We The People curriculum. #CTDC

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Join us May 1 to pay tribute to activist James Mars. Born enslaved in CT in 1790, Mars shared his experience in his memoir. Hear his words and share in reflections from his descendants. 🎤 Keynote: Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best 🎭Live performances RSVP: da-james-mars.eventbrite.com

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🎉 Let there be cake! Celebrate 230 years of CT’s Old State House + America’s 250th 🇺🇸 🗓 May 16 | 12–4 PM 📍 Hartford 🍰 Cake, 🎶live music, 🛍 local vendors, 👨‍👩‍👧 family fun + 🎪Bizarre Bazaar! FREE admission (rain or shine) RSVP: ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=BDa... #ctoldstatehouse

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us May 1 in Hartford for "In His Footsteps," honoring activist James Mars—born enslaved in 1790 and a lifelong fighter for freedom. 🎤 Keynote: Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best 🎭 Live performances 💛 Suggested donation: $10 Register: da-james-mars.eventbrite.com #JamesMars #DiscoveringAmistad

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Come celebrate the 230th birthday of CT’s Old State House on Saturday, 5/16 from 12 – 4 pm! This FREE event includes 2025 Election Cake Bake-Off winner Nevaeh’s Cake Creations, tours, live music, kids activities, a Craft Market and the Bizarre Bazaar. RSVP here ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=BDa...

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Check out this interview with John Mills, founder of The Alex Breanne Corporation, about the current exhibit on the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment at Connecticut's Old State House www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zfQ.... #ctoldstatehouse

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Exhibit at Old State House gives a glimpse of Connecticut's military history

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📰👓Get an inside look at Tessa Hallinan's first few months serving as Connecticut's Kid Governor, featured on the Governing news and analysis outlet here: www.governing.com/management-a.... #ctkg #ctdemocracycenter

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Meet Connecticut’s ‘Kid Governor’

Over 10,000 kids voted in Connecticut’s Kid Governor election.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🏅🎉 In need of inspiration? Read about how our 2026 CT Democracy Center Award recipients Patricia Russo, Theresa Hopkins-Staten, and JoAnn H. Price have each strengthened democracy through acts of citizenship, service, and community engagement. ctdemocracycenter.org/news. #CTDCAwards

Photo with Theresa Hopkins-Staten, JoAnn H. Price, and Patricia Russo posing with their awards.

Theresa Hopkins-Staten celebrates with members of the Eversource Energy Pro-Equity Advisory Team.

Patricia Russo celebrates with friends from The Campaign School at Yale University.

JoAnn H. Price discusses her commitment to philanthropy as part of a panel discussion with fellow award winners Theresa Hopkins-Staten and Patricia Russo.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The CT Democracy Center, CT's Old State House and friends made an appearance at the State Capitol on Advocacy Day in honor of Civic Learning Week. So, we asked: what is your civic wish for America in the next 250 years? Here's what folks had to say. ctdemocracycenter.org/civic-learni...

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🎟️ Get tickets and join us Thursday! ctdemocracycenter.org. Celebrate our 2026 Champions of Democracy with a networking reception featuring delectable dishes and cordials followed by an engaging and inspiring conversation CT's Old State House.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Have you ever felt power-FULL or power-LESS? Join us 3/12 at CT’s Old State House for an inspiring convo with our 🏅 2026 CT Democracy Award winners. Come network and explore ways to strengthen American Democracy. 🎟️Tickets on sale at ctdemocracycenter.org. Thanks to @ctmirror.org.

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Celebrate these champions of democracy. Tickets at: ctdemocracycenter.org 🏅 Patricia Russo, Executive Director, The Campaign School at Yale University 🏅Eversource Energy, for the work of its Pro-Equity Advisory Team 🏅JoAnn H. Price, Co-Founder, Fairview Capital Partners

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🌟Meet JoAnn Price! Join us March 12 at @ctoldstatehouse.bsky.social as she accepts the CTDC's Mary C. Gawlicki Philanthropic Leader Award. Learn more about why she works hard to increase capital access for underrepresented investment fund managers 🎟️ Get tickets: ctdemocracycenter.org #CTDCAwards

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🌟Meet Theresa Hopkins-Staten! Join us March 12 at CT’s Old State House as she accepts the CTDC's Business Leadership Award for @eversource.bsky.social's Pro-Equity Advisory Team. Discover how Equity Fundamentals Training empowers Eversource employees. 🎟️ Get tickets: ctdemocracycenter.org

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Have you met Patricia Russo? 🌟 Join us March 12 at CT’s Old State House as she receives the Community Leader Award at the CT Democracy Center Awards. Discover what drives her work to influence women to run for elected office worldwide. 🎟️ Get tickets: ctdemocracycenter.org

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🎉 Champions of Democracy to be honored. The Connecticut Democracy Center announces the 2026 CTDC Awards, celebrating leaders strengthening democracy through service, equity, and civic engagement. 📍 March 12, 2026 | CT Old State House 🔗 ctdemocracycenter.org #CTDCAwards

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ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social @ctdemocracycenter.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

🎤🎵See you soon? Get a First Night HTFD pin at firstnighthartford.org and visit CT's Old State House from 2-5:45 pm for family fun including Hamilton Karaoke, tours, Revolutionary War costume dress-up, a scavenger hunt, and crafts with Night Fall.🎉 #ctoldstatehouse

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