Art Exhibit
Monday, June 01
All day
Downtown
Cultural CorridorExhibit 3: After Independence - Hartford’s 18th Century Voices
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition presents early Hartford documents, pamphlets, and locally printed works that illuminate how the city responded to and helped shape the era following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Drawn from the Hartford History Center’s rare materials, these selections reveal what 18th-century Hartford residents believed, debated, built, and aspired to as the new nation took form. This intimate display offers just a glimpse of the Hartford History Center’s extensive holdings and the rich historical narratives preserved within them. Visitors interested in exploring further are invited to visit the new Hartford History Center Research Room, where you can delve more deeply into period documents, local imprints, and other collections that bring Hartford’s early civic life into fuller view.
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.
