CT 1776: A Revolutionary Event

The Association for the Study of Connecticut History partnered with many other historical organizations at this conference held at Central Connecticut State University on March 20-21, 2026. This two-day conference that explored Connecticut’s history as it transitioned from colony to independent state in the midst of the evolving American protest against King George III.

ASCH board members hosted a panel titled “Encountering Revolutionary Narratives: Education and Memory” on the second day of the conference. Panelists included: Jeffrey O’Leary, President; Natalie Belanger, Vice President; board members Stephen Armstrong, Allison Norrie, and Sally Whipple; and research assistant Anna Beecher.