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For Immediate Release
September 9, 2015
Contact: Chris Zaccaro
(860) 246-1553 ext. 116
Hartford, CT - As the city of Hartford winds down from its annual cultural festival in EnvisionFest 2015, Connecticut’s Old State House will highlight the city’s oasis - where people from all backgrounds and cultures flock to experience nature in the heart of a bustling metropolis.
On Tuesday, September 22 John Alexopoulos, an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at UCONN, will begin a conversation on the development of rural spaces in urban places. During his talk, he will discuss the history America’s first publically financed park – Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford. Consisting of fundamental rural elements such as sweeping meadows, groves of trees, a pond and restored river, the park began serving as a parlor for the growing industrial city of Hartford in the 1850s and its open space system made nature accessible to every citizen.
Following his talk, Alexopoulos will join a panel discussion led by the Connecticut Network’s Diane Smith. Along with Amanda Roy, Coordinator of PARKing Day for the Greater Hartford Arts Council, and Joanne Gangi-Wellman, Chief of Interpretation at the Springfield Armory, they will discuss current efforts to bring more green spaces into Hartford, as well as the incoming Coltsville National Historical Park. This installment of Conversations at Noon is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch and join the conversation.
The first 30 people to arrive for this program will receive a free copy of Jacob Weidenmann: Pioneer Landscape Architect by Rudy J. Favretti, courtesy of The Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation.
EnvisionFest 2015, Hartford’s annual city-wide cultural festival, will take place on Saturday,
September 19. Connecticut’s Old State House will be open during the celebrations from
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with the last tour departing at 4 p.m.
September 19. Connecticut’s Old State House will be open during the celebrations from
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with the last tour departing at 4 p.m.
Located in historic downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s Old State House served as a seat of
government for the Constitution State from 1796 to 1878. The Old State House Shop, located on the Main Street side of the building, provides visitors an opportunity to purchase quality-made Connecticut and Hartford themed gifts, products and apparel. The Old State House Farmers Market is currently open for the season and provides visitors the opportunity to shop for locally grown produce and Made-in-CT crafts on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information on admission prices, upcoming events and parking discounts nearby, become a fan of Connecticut’s Old State House on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or visit us online at http://www.ctoldstatehouse.org.
government for the Constitution State from 1796 to 1878. The Old State House Shop, located on the Main Street side of the building, provides visitors an opportunity to purchase quality-made Connecticut and Hartford themed gifts, products and apparel. The Old State House Farmers Market is currently open for the season and provides visitors the opportunity to shop for locally grown produce and Made-in-CT crafts on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information on admission prices, upcoming events and parking discounts nearby, become a fan of Connecticut’s Old State House on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or visit us online at http://www.ctoldstatehouse.org.
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