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Connecticut's Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-522-6766
https://www.cga.ct.gov/osh/
[Details/Reserve]
The Old State House at Hartford, a National Historic Landmark, was designed Charles Bullfinch and completed in 1796. Once the state capitol, then Hartford's city hall, the building now is host to numerous exhibits, programs, and a curiosity museum, providing hands-on activities for children and self-guided tours for visitors focused on democracy, citizenship, and history. Visitors have access to the courtroom where the famous Amistad trial took place, the Senate and House Chambers, and the “Curiosity Room,” which includes a two-headed calf. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for up to 4 visitors. Not valid for special or after hour events.
Danbury Museum & Historical Society
43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-5200
https://danburymuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Efforts to preserve the historical buildings and heritage of Danbury, Connecticut have been underway since the 1940s, and since 2008 have fallen under the purview of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society. Comprised of several historical buildings in downtown Danbury and a main museum which covers over 300 years of town history, the museum sheds light on many of the town's famous citizens and historical sites. The site includes early buildings like the Rider House from around 1785 and the 1790 Dodd Hat Shop. The museum also features the Marian Anderson Studio, dedicated to the trailblazing Black contralto who made Danbury her home for 50 years, and the Charles Ives Birthplace, which sheds light on the early days of one of America's most important composers. Guided tours for visitors or researchers are available but kept small, so advance registration online is requested. Check the website for hours and special events. There are also gardens open year-round on the museum's campus. The first floor of the Rider House and the Marian Anderson Studio, as well as some of the archives, are wheelchair accessible.
Categories: Art, Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Admission granted with Danbury Library card. See website for hours and schedules.