America turns 250 this year, and Connecticut is hoping to get in on the celebration with a statewide campaign called “America 250 CT.”
State marketing and tourism director Morgan Nyerick says the Nutmeg State has an extraordinary story to tell.
“Here, history isn’t behind glass; it’s alive in our towns, our streets, our coastlines and our communities,” said Nyerick.
The tourism department is set to hold hundreds of events.
The most notable ones include:
Greenwich Celebrates America’s 250th on June 28.
Nationwide Bell Ringing on July 4 at 2 p.m.
Recommitment Ceremony on July 4 in Hartford.
Hartford Bonanza at Bushnell Park on July 4.
Deep River Muster on July 18 in Deep River.
CT Maritime Heritage Festival on Sept. 12-13 at Fort Trumbull State Park and New London Waterfront Park.
Celebrating the state’s maritime legacy with military and private vessels, a Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration and Flock Theatre’s “Burning of Benedict Arnold.” There will also be programming for kids, live music and local vendors.
Durham Revolutionary War Encampment on Oct. 17 in Durham.
First Oval Office Project Oct. 3 in Litchfield.
News 12 plans to cover plenty of the celebratory events throughout the Spring and Summer.
For a full list, you can visit the CT250 website.