CT launches statewide tourism campaign for nation’s 250th birthday
The tourism department is set to hold hundreds of events.
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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.
The “Oosterschelde” – a 160-foot Dutch tall ship – arrives in Greenwich Harbor. There will also be a colonial village, reenactments and public tours.
Nationwide Bell Ringing on July 4 at 2 p.m.
Churches, historic sites and residents are invited to toll bells 13 times for a synchronized national moment of celebration.
Recommitment Ceremony on July 4 in Hartford.
A public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the State Capitol and Connecticut State Library.
Hartford Bonanza at Bushnell Park on July 4.
A full-day celebration featuring a commemorative concert by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, a Civic Marketplace and a traditional fireworks display.
Deep River Muster on July 18 in Deep River.
Organizers call it a large gathering of “fife” and drum corps with more than 250 groups participating in traditions dating back generations.
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.
Mock battles, military encampments and interactive demonstrations of Revolutionary War life.
First Oval Office Project Oct. 3 in Litchfield.
A reproduction of Gen. George Washington’s mobile headquarters.
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.
