The Boundaries of Belonging: Birthright Citizenship’s Journey from Prudence Crandall in Connecticut to the Supreme Court

Connecticut’s Old State House invites you to an engaging discussion on the history and evolution of Birthright Citizenship in America, from Connecticut’s prosecution of Prudence Crandall in 1833 to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Trump v. Barbara.

Featured guests include:

Dan Barrett
Legal Director of the ACLU of Connecticut

Donald E. Williams, Jr.
Historian and Prudence Crandall scholar

Program:

Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Panel discussion with Q&A
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Moderated by Joan DiMarino, Curator of the Prudence Crandall Museum, this panel discussion will explore the enduring connections between landmark citizenship debates and their impact on society today.

This first lecture in the Prudence Crandall Lecture Series, is part of a year-long partnership between the Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society and Prudence Crandall Museum.

This event is made possible by a generous donation from Koskoff.

Admission is free with a suggested donation of $20.

Please RSVP HERE by November 13

PARKING:
On-street parking is available. Garage parking is capped at $10 at State House Square Parking Garage at 75 Market Street, around the corner from Connecticut’s Old State House. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation.

Free on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on weekends. Please follow posted parking instructions.

OUR DOORS ARE OPEN:
Connecticut’s Old State House is committed to ensuring all visitors have access to this historic site. Our building is mobility-friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our ground-floor bathrooms are also accessible and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event, please call (860) 522-6766.

Connecticut’s Old State House is steps away from shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in Downtown Hartford. To plan your visit and access a city-wide calendar of events, visit https://hartford.com/