Joined by schoolchildren, Boys and Girls Scouts, lawmakers and municipal officials, Governor M. Jodi Rell led a procession from the State Capitol to the State Library yesterday to officially kick off the Connecticut‘s 375th Anniversary Celebration.Wethersfield, Windsor and Hartford – that initially established the Connecticut Colony.
Historians point to 1635 as the critical year for settlement of the three river towns –
The event, which also featured a ceremonial escort by the Governor’s Foot Guard, also marked the unveiling of the official 375th Web site – www.CT375.com – which will include a calendar of events and activities that will include local schools, state parks, the arts community, museums and oral histories.
