For Immediate Release
March 1, 2017
Contact: Chris Zaccaro
chris.zaccaro@cga.ct.gov
Hartford – Connecticut’s Old State House in downtown Hartford has announced the next three installments of its popular and free lunchtime lecture series Conversations at Noon. Conversations at Noon is a monthly, hour-long program that is open to the public thanks to the support of Connecticut Humanities. Each program begins with a featured speaker that discusses a historical or civic-related theme and culminates with a panel discussion moderated by the Connecticut Network’s (CT-N) award-winning journalist Diane Smith. The March, April and May installments are as follows:
A Conversation with Retired Supreme Court Justice Peter T. Zarella
Tuesday, March 21 at noon
Peter T. Zarella served on the Connecticut Supreme Court for nearly 16 years until his retirement from the bench in December. During Zarella’s time on the state’s highest court, cases came before him that have shaped our modern society including the death penalty, gay marriage and eminent domain. On Tuesday, March 21 he’ll reflect on his experiences and decisions while serving on the Supreme Court when he sits down for a one-on-one conversation with CT-N’ s Diane Smith.
Play Ball: America’s Favorite Pastime in Hartford
Tuesday, April 11 at noon
Celebrate baseball’s return to Hartford on Tuesday, April 11 as Dr. Warren Goldstein, author of Playing for Keeps: A History of Early Baseball, discusses the surprisingly modern culture of early professional baseball and Hartford’s history with America’s favorite pastime. Following Dr. Goldstein’s talk, the General Manager of the Hartford Yard Goats Tim Restall and Play-by-Play Announcer for UConn, NBC Connecticut Sports Anchor and host of Joe D and Gresh on WTIC-1080 Joe D’Ambrosio will step up to the plate to talk baseball today.
Lest They Perish: Refugee Resettlement in Connecticut
Tuesday, May 23 at noon
The debate about opening American doors to those fleeing war is nothing new. World War I was particularly traumatic for communities across the Middle East who, in addition to the human toll of the conflict, experienced widespread displacement due to forced relocation, mass migration, and targeted massacres. On Tuesday, May 23 join Yale Scholar Amy Fallas-Kerr as she highlights American efforts to alleviate these humanitarian crises and reviews the first large-scale philanthropic project in response to the plight of Armenians, Syrians and Greeks from 1915-1930. Following her talk, Fallas-Kerr will be joined by Homa Naficy from the Hartford Public Library for a discussion on the ongoing national debate and Connecticut’s efforts regarding refugees and immigration.
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 museum is currently operating on its Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Old State House Shop, located near the Food Court in State House Square, provides visitors an opportunity to purchase Connecticut, Hartford and Old State House-themed gifts, products and apparel. For more information on admission prices, school programs, upcoming events and parking discounts nearby follow Connecticut's Old State House on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the museum's website at www.ctoldstatehouse.org.
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