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The Connecticut Democracy Center provides people with a lifetime pathway to active citizenship and the tools to take civic action in their own communities.

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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. https://t.co/lHN3Wmj6B4

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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 https://t.co/zi8UJtTqhw

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🎉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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230 is the new 40! Friends joined the birthday celebration for CT's Old State House with birthday cake by Nevaeh’s Cake Creations! This summer come to our Farmer's Market Tues. + Fri. from 10am - 2pm, and Summer Concert Series on Fridays at Noon. Visit https://t.co/0jFYXA13ax

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👏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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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: https://t.co/EglGdpuU7Z

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🎉 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: https://t.co/EglGdpuU7Z
#CTOSH

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🎉 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: https://t.co/EglGdpvrXx

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⏰ Final hours of The Great Give! We’re so close to our goal—Click here to donate: https://t.co/nrmiTs2vav
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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⏳The Great Give has begun! You can support civic education across CT. Make a donation before 8 pm May 7 and help students gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to participate in our democracy.
💡 Every dollar counts—and can be matched!
👉https://t.co/nrmiTs2vav

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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: https://t.co/1vup1JlbvP

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🏆🏅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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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: https://t.co/YzowhSiei1

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🎉 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: https://t.co/EglGdpuU7Z
#ctoldstatehouse

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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: https://t.co/YzowhShGst
#DiscoveringAmistad

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Come celebrate the 230th birthday of CT’s Old State House on Sat. 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 https://t.co/EglGdpuU7Z

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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 https://t.co/eGODqxTNs7. #ctoldstatehouse

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@newyorkyankez @NationalCLW @CTStateCourts @CTSotS @YWCAHARTFORD @CivxNow Hi DBeast! Spotted your post. Our organization focuses on Civic Education. Have you reached out to your State Representative or Congress-person for help dealing with the harrassment you are experiencing?

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Great turnout for yesterday’s Civics Advocacy Day at the Capitol for @nationalclw! 🎉 @CTDemocracyCtr and our civics partners met with legislators, staff, and the public to highlight the importance of strong K–12 #civiceducation. @ctstatecourts @CTSOTS @ywcahartford @CivxNow

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📰👓Get an inside look at Tessa Hallinan's first few months serving as Connecticut's Kid Governor, as featured on the Governing news and analysis outlet here: https://t.co/kjaGGiLx24. #ctkg #ctdemocracycenter

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🏅🎉 In need of inspiration? Read about how our 2026 CT Democracy Center Award recipients Patricia Russo, Theresa Hopkins-Staten, and JoAnn H. Price have strengthened democracy through acts of citizenship, service, and community engagement. https://t.co/9l3Z0qDxqN. #CTDCAwards