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The Commission

December 18, 2025
Connecticut’s Restoration of State Capitol Building Will Wait Until After Next Fourth of July

July 11, 2025
I-Team Stream: Connecticut prepares for America 250 with limited investment

July 3, 2025
With a year to go, Connecticut may see a “grassroots” celebration of America’s 250th with low funds

June 26, 2025
Connecticut prepares for America250 with limited state investment
Towns and cities get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Give 250 Connecticut
Press Release June 18, 2025

Two Lights for Tomorrow: April 2025
Cromwell Historical Society marks 250th anniversary of American Revolution
Willimantic recreates the War for Independence beginning
Honoring The Past While Looking Toward The Future: Two Lights For Tomorrow
Vernon Residents Encouraged To Ride With Paul Revere
New Canaan honors Paul Revere’s midnight ride with ‘Two Lights’ displays and other community news
Bethlehem Hosts Inaugural Event to Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
Old Lyme Residents Invited to Join ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’

April 1, 2025
Commemorating America 250 with inclusive stories – WNPR’s Where We Live with Catherine Shen

February 13, 2025
Connecticut Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday in 2026 – WILI interview with Wayne Norman

October 23, 2024
America 250 | CT Commission Launches Affiliate Program

July 4, 2024
CT historian looks back at 1976 bicentennial as the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years

July 12, 2023
Connecticut planning more than a parade on America’s 250th

July 11, 2023
America’s 250th birthday is an economic and educational opportunity, CT commission says

July 10, 2023
Arts and culture check-in in Connecticut, plus a preview of ‘America 250’


The 250th in Connecticut

December 16, 2025
Connecticut’s toy legacy: From Silly Putty to Cabbage Patch Kids

December 14, 2025
$50M rehab of CT’s state Capitol will be delayed until after nation’s 250th celebrations

December 11, 2025
Inside the CT factory behind some of the world’s most famous bells

December 10, 2025
Opinion: Chanukah’s timeless message illuminates America’s 250th year – CT Insider

December 9, 2025
America250 Semiquincentennial Celebrations & The Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee
Middletown, Portland, Teaming Up To Celebrate Nation’s Semiquincentennial

December 5, 2025
Avon To Host America 250 Planning Forum Next Week

December 2, 2025
New Haven’s sweet history: How Connecticut invented the lollipop

November 28, 2025
Learn About Role Of Woman During American Revolution At Avon Library Event
Thomaston button fanatic’s 20,000-piece collection is full of history
CCSU to host Latino Identity and Self Expression conference

November 26, 2025
Griswold Inn “Share Your Stories” Campaign

November 25, 2025
Researcher restores forgotten Black military family to Connecticut history

November 21, 2025
Norwich Free Academy celebrates Polaroid camera inventor Edwin Land

November 20, 2025
Meet Connecticut’s newest kid governor who wants to ‘stand up for students with disabilities’

November 14, 2025
Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England

November 10, 2025
From WWII to Operation Enduring Freedom, these Connecticut veterans served their country

October 31, 2025
Griswold Inn in Essex draws visitors with nearly 250-year historic charm and ghost stories

October 29, 2025
Plymouth hosting ‘Salute to Veterans’ concert
Connecticut contributes to America’s Tapestry

October 24, 2025
Canton Library Hosting Historical Concert For America 250

October 19, 2025
Monroe commemorates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

October 16, 2025
Town Of Glastonbury: Celebration Efforts Commence For America’s 250th Anniversary

October 14, 2025
Mark Twain House offers ghost tours exploring spiritualism in Gilded Age

August 12, 2025
Middletown’s plans for America 250 could include 15-town parade, lighting up Arrigoni Bridge

August 13, 2025
Berlin seeks original logo design for America 250 celebration

July 25, 2024
Norwich wants to play big part in state’s celebration of nation’s 250th birthday

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