The Connecticut Forum

05/15/2026

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Get ready! The upcoming season of The Connecticut Forum begins with an unforgettable opening night on October 6, 2026. Watch the video to see who will join us!

Smart conversations, bold ideas, and remarkable voices are coming to The Forum stage all season long — and this is just the beginning.

Stay tuned for Season Subscription information coming soon; and visit ctforum.org to join our email list and ensure you are first to know about ticket sales.

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05/12/2026

The 2025–26 season came to a thoughtful and inspiring conclusion on Friday, May 1, with “Lessons from History,” featuring Jon Meacham and Jill Lepore.

Through a compelling conversation centered on history, democracy, leadership, and the American story, the evening explored how the past continues to shape our present-day identity and civic life.

Many thanks to The Connecticut Forum Family – our subscribers, supporters, and countless others who contributed to making this season so meaningful.

Please enjoy photos from this remarkable evening and a memorable close to a season of conversation, connection, and big ideas.

05/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Jill Lepore for winning the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in History for her book, “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution!”

Jill joined The Connecticut Forum stage on Friday night, alongside fellow Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham.

Jill signed copies of “We the People”and Jon signed copies of his new book, “American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union: An Anthology,”on Friday night. You can pick up a pair of their autographed books for a $150 donation to The Connecticut Forum. Call 860-509-0909 to learn more.

05/02/2026

04/21/2026

Bushnell Park was showing off today!

We had so much fun partnering with for a park tour and info session on a perfect spring day. (Peep those cherry blossoms in full bloom!)

This Forum Encore! event followed our recent Future of the Environment Forum, giving us a chance to step outside and experience the beauty of the park firsthand.

Huge thanks to the Bushnell Park Conservancy tour guides and the City of Hartford Forestry experts for highlighting the park history, architecture, and beautiful trees. (And for running the carousel so we could take a spin!)

03/13/2026