At 220 years old, Hartford’s Old State House is a relic from the past. It’s even thought to be inhabited by ghosts from our state’s history. But this Connecticut treasure is now closed to the public and it may even lose its historic memorabilia -- the result of the state’s ongoing budget problems. This hour, we examine the history of the Old State House and discuss what the future holds for the building.
Plus, do you know what’s in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? We find out as part of an occasional series we’re starting called Know Your Rights. And New England News Collaborative Editor John Dankosky tells us about his brand new radio show called NEXT.
GUESTS:
- Walter Woodward - Connecticut State Historian and Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut
- Jody Blankenship - CEO of the Connecticut Historical Society
- Tejas Bhatt - Assistant Public Defender from Hartford, Connecticut
- John Dankosky - Editor of the New England News Collaborative
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Lydia Brown contributed to this show.
