Connecticut Democracy Center initiatives are designed to inform and engage audiences of all ages, to give them the information and skills to be effective modern citizens in big and small ways. Some programs are statewide, others have begun to have a national reach, and more are on the way…
Connecticut’s Old State House
Beautifully restored and preserved, this Hartford museum and civic space offers programs for all ages that focus on history, civics, and government.
Kid Governor®
This ground-breaking approach to civics education gives fifth-graders a first-hand look at government, voting, and civic participation, complete with a campaign, election, inauguration and year-long term of office for the Kid Governor and their cabinet.
Connecticut History Day
Middle and high school students create projects that explore local, state, national, and world history in a multi-tiered, national competition.
Connecticut Network
Connecticut’s source for complete and balanced television and webcast coverage of state government and public policy: step one to being well-informed and actively engaged.
Public Programs
Timely, engaging and nonpartisan conversations bring together civics experts, historians, public figures and often members of the public to explore issues of government, democracy and issues of the day, from historical and modern-day perspectives.
CTDC Awards
CTDC has established this award to celebrate Connecticut residents committed to strengthening democracy through acts of citizenship, service, and community engagement.
We The People
We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution promotes civic knowledge and engagement among upper elementary and secondary students.
CTDC Debate Tournament
The Connecticut Democracy Center Debate Tournament hosts competitive interscholastic team policy debate tournaments for middle and high school students focused on a Connecticut topic.