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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. ctdemocracycenter.org/news. #CTDCAwards

To celebrate @nationalclw, @CTDemocracyCtr in residence at @CTOldStateHouse asked students, teachers, civics experts, & others: “Why is it important for students to learn civics in school?” Watch this montage & explore 125+ videos in our series: ow.ly/VTPL50YsFma @CivxNow

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

Join @CTDemocracyCtr in residence at @CTOldStateHouse for “Spotlight on Connecticut’s Next Generation of Civic Leaders,” a special @nationalclw webinar on Fri, March 13 at 6:30pm! Hear from CT student leaders about their civic engagement work. Register: ow.ly/7Fup50Ys1Ns

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

To celebrate @nationalclw, @CTDemocracyCtr & @CTOldStateHouse asked students, teachers, civics experts, & others: “What comes to mind when you hear ‘civics’?” Watch this montage & explore 125+ responses in our series: @ctdemocracycenter709/playlists" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ctdemocracyce… @iCivics @CivxNow #CivicLearningWeek

@GovNedLamont has proclaimed March 9-13 as Civic Learning Week and @CTDemocracyCtr is excited to lead the state's participation! Visit ctdemocracycenter.org/civic-learning… for a list of our @nationalCLW programs and free civic learning resources. @iCivics @CivxNow #CivicLearningWeek

🎟️ 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 @CTOldStateHouse .

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.

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

🌟Meet JoAnn Price! Join us March 12 at CT’s Old State House 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

🌟Meet Theresa Hopkins-Staten! Join us 3/12 at CT’s Old State House as she accepts the CTDC's Business Leadership Award for @EversourceCorp's Pro-Equity Advisory Team. Discover how Equity Fundamentals Training empowers Eversource employees. Get tickets: ctdemocracycenter.org

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

🎉 Champions of Democracy, 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

Thank you Mother Nature for holding off on the snow until after the Connecticut Democracy Center's inauguration of Connecticut's Kid Governor and cabinet @CTOldStateHouse. #ctkidgovernor #ctoldstatehouse #ctdemocracycenter #kidgovernor fox61.com/video/news/loc…

🎤🎵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

🎤🎵Got plans for New Year's? Get a First Night HTFD pin at firstnighthartford.org and visit CT's Old State House 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

Tessa Hallinan, Connecticut's Kid Governor Elect recently spoke with Eric Parker about the election and her platform for 2026 which focuses on inclusion for kids with disabilities. Her inauguration is scheduled for January 23 at CT's Old State House. #CTKG wfsb.com/video/2025/12/…

🎤🎵Gather friends and fans and head to CT’s Old State House for “Hamilton Karaoke” from 2-5:45 pm. Get your @FirstNightHartford pin at firstnighthartford.org and come belt out a tune from the Broadway musical in our historic Courtroom. Stay for tours & fun family activities!

🎆 Celebrate First Night Hartford by stepping back in time! CT’s Old State House kicks off America’s 250th with Revolutionary War crafts, scavenger hunts & Hamilton karaoke. 🕑 2–5:45 PM | 📍800 Main St 🎟️ First Night pin required