America turns 250 this year, and Connecticut is hoping to get in on the celebration with a statewide campaign called \u201cAmerica 250 CT.\u201d<\/p>\n
State marketing and tourism director Morgan Nyerick says the Nutmeg State has an extraordinary story to tell.<\/p>\n
“Here, history isn’t behind glass; it’s alive in our towns, our streets, our coastlines and our communities,” said Nyerick.<\/p>\n
The tourism department is set to hold hundreds of events.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The most notable ones include:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Greenwich Celebrates America\u2019s 250th on June 28.<\/p>\n
Nationwide Bell Ringing on July 4 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Recommitment Ceremony on July 4 in Hartford.<\/p>\n
Hartford Bonanza at Bushnell Park on July 4.<\/p>\n
Deep River Muster on July 18 in Deep River.<\/p>\n
CT Maritime Heritage Festival on Sept. 12-13 at Fort Trumbull State Park and New London Waterfront Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Celebrating the state\u2019s maritime legacy with military and private vessels, a Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration and Flock Theatre\u2019s \u201cBurning of Benedict Arnold.\u201d There will also be programming for kids, live music and local vendors.<\/p>\n
Durham Revolutionary War Encampment on Oct. 17 in Durham.\u00a0<\/p>\n
First Oval Office Project Oct. 3 in Litchfield.\u00a0<\/p>\n
News 12 plans to cover plenty of the celebratory events throughout the Spring and Summer.<\/p>\n