Digital Gallery Exhibit
Hartford History Center
Digital GalleryExhibit: Hartford in Focus - Photographs of a City and Its People
Hartford History Center 3rd Floor Digital Gallery, June 1 – September 1, 2026
This expansive photography exhibition, presented through both digital displays and large-format prints, highlights the remarkable depth and breadth of the Hartford History Center’s photographic collections. Hartford in Focus features Brad Clift’s My Hartford, My Neighborhood collection, selections from the Hartford Times Collection, and works by local contemporary photographers including Andy Hart and Marc Yves Regis, alongside rarely seen images from our historical holdings. Together, these photographs reveal the many facets of Hartford. From moments of connection across neighborhoods to peaceful scenes in beloved parks, the images capture the energy, diversity, and everyday joy that define the city.
As the nation enters the celebrations of America’s 250th year, this exhibition honors the local stories that continue to enrich both Hartford’s and the country’s ever-evolving tapestry.
Downtown
| Mon, Apr 27 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 28 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 30 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 01 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, May 02 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 03 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
Hartford Public Library’s history spans more than 235 years. We can trace its very beginnings to the Library Company, formally organized in 1774 by a few subscribers to purchase a "collection of useful and religious books". And now, the library is a national leader in redefining the urban public library in the 21st century as an innovative and stimulating place where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.
