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Today, Connecticut’s Old State House serves as a history museum, gathering spot and place of civic exploration for thousands of local, national, and international visitors each year. Some of our state’s most important stories of freedom, democracy, and civic action – from the Amistad and Prudence Crandall trials to the Constitutional Convention of 1818 – connect to this National Historic Landmark.
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Whether you are looking for a rigorous outdoor activity, a leisurely stroll or a peek into history, Connecticut’s parks and forests have something to offer you year-round. With 139 state parks and forests statewide, you are sure to find one close to home or just a short trip away. To see a list of participating locations, click here!
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Explore 19 acres of the Mystic River. Visit a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities. This museum is home to more than 500 historic watercrafts, including four National Historic Landmark vessels.
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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, located in Boylston, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization that welcomes visitors and members to explore formal gardens, woodlands, and Visitors Center year-round. Enjoy educational opportunities, a farm-to-table café, a Garden Shop, exhibitions, private events, and their priceless collection of inspiring plants.
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A depiction of a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40 original buildings, explore homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops – all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Talk with authentically costumed historians and see heritage breed farm animals.
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Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, see animals from all over the globe – some species more than a million years old. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 160 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingoes, sloths, and more!
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The mission of Providence Children's Museum is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity, and exploration. Play at the Providence Children’s Museum today.
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Holding its collection in trust for all people, the Wadsworth Atheneum is dedicated to advancing knowledge and inspiring everyone to experience and appreciate excellence in art and culture.
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Battleship Cove is a non-profit war memorial and historic military museum with an emphasis on naval heritage and a dedication to honoring the veterans who served in defense of our country. The organization is a living exhibit platform with a strong educational emphasis.
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The Connecticut Science Center is a great place for hands-on fun and exploration for families and visitors of all ages. From physics to forensics, geology to astronomy, visitors have the sciences at their fingertips.
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This pass waives entrance fees for
Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, & Fort Trumbull State Park in New London. Admission: Free General Admission 2 Adults + 4 Children *Some exclusions do apply |
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Located on the campus of Norwich Free Academy, the Slater Museum awakens visitors to the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and history. For more than one hundred years, the Museum has displayed and interpreted the best examples of fine and decorative art, representing a broad range of world cultures.
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Through the work and support of the Friends of Killingly Public Library, we are able to offer these amazing deals. If you are interested in becoming one of our beloved friends or supporting the community, visit our Support Our Library webpage.