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History and Culture in the Classroom

Upcoming Events

Circus Fire (presented by TheaterWorks Hartford, performed at First Company Governor's Foot Guard)
Circus Fire (presented by TheaterWorks Hartford, performed at First Company Governor's Foot Guard)
Multiple Dates
When
May 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Where
First Company Governor's Foot Guard,
159 High St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Upcoming Events

  • Circus Fire (presented by TheaterWorks Hartford, performed at First Company Governor's Foot Guard)
    Circus Fire (presented by TheaterWorks Hartford, performed at First Company Governor's Foot Guard)
    Multiple Dates
    May 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    First Company Governor's Foot Guard, 159 High St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    May 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    First Company Governor's Foot Guard, 159 High St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    A gripping true story set in 1944 Hartford where the circus met a heatwave and history was changed in an instant.
  • One Play: Dracula (October 9 – November 1, 2026)
    One Play: Dracula (October 9 – November 1, 2026)
    Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    This bold, theatrical reimagining of Dracula retells the classic gothic tale from a powerful new point of view, transforming a familiar story into a chilling exploration of fear, desire, power, and survival!
  • One Play: Meet the Actors
    One Play: Meet the Actors
    Oct 29, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    CT State Capital (Community Room 2nd fl), 950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Oct 29, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    CT State Capital (Community Room 2nd fl), 950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Hear directly from the cast, learn about the production, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the theater experience.
  • One Play: Meet the Actors
    One Play: Meet the Actors
    Mar 15, 2027, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    CT State Capital (Community Room 2nd fl), 950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Mar 15, 2027, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    CT State Capital (Community Room 2nd fl), 950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Hear directly from the cast, learn about the production, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the theater experience.
  • One Play: Dead Girl's Quinceañera (March 5 – March 28, 2027)
    One Play: Dead Girl's Quinceañera (March 5 – March 28, 2027)
    Mar 29, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Mar 29, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
    Dead Girl’s Quinceañera is a darkly hilarious take on true-crime obsession, teenage bravado, and what happens when girls decide to stop waiting for answers!

This class has to be one of my favorite classes from this semester. I loved being able to take trips to different places and learn about Hartford writers. The professor was amazing when it came to making learning the topic, he made it enjoyable. 

Milagros Egocheaga, ENG 1020, Fall 2025 

Academic Engagement

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES

 

Created in 1965 as an independent federal agency, the National Endowment for the Humanities supports research and learning in history, literature, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities by funding selected, peer-reviewed proposals from around the nation. Additional information about the National Endowment for the Humanities and its grant programs is available at: www.neh.gov.

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HHP is a place-based education initiative of CT State Capital that incorporates our community into the curriculum. Museums, historical societies, parks, community centers, care facilities, local businesses, government agencies, and other valuable local resources become an extension of our classroom. 

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