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"name": "Bushnell Park Carousel",
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"address": "Bushnell Park Carousel, Jewell Street, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "The Bushnell Park Conservancy offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Hartford’s most beloved landmarks—the historic Bushnell Park Carousel. These free guided tours highlight the artistry and heritage of the century-old ride, with a complimentary spin on your favorite horse for a touch of nostalgia. Tours are free but require RSVP.",
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"address": "351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT"
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"startDate": "2026-10-17",
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"name": "Cedar Hill Cemetery",
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"address": "Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more. Advance reservations are recommended.",
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"name": "The Bushnell",
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"address": "166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"url": "https://hartford.com/calendar/cheyenne-jackson-that-guy-from-that-thing/",
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"description": "You probably know Cheyenne Jackson from somewhere, and that's exactly the point. In <em data-start="86" data-end="112">That Guy From That Thing</em>, the Broadway, television, and film star shares songs, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from a career spent popping up in all the right places.",
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"startDate": "2026-10-21",
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"name": "Cedar Hill Cemetery",
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"address": "Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="320">Step into some of Connecticut’s most gripping true crime stories on this guided tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. From the assassination of President Garfield to the case that inspired <em data-start="180" data-end="202">Arsenic and Old Lace</em>, the walk explores notorious crimes, sensational trials, and an unsolved mystery that still sparks curiosity today.</p>",
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"startDate": "2026-05-07",
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"name": "Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch",
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"address": "Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch, Trinity Street, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "Take a free tour of the <a href="http://www.bushnellpark.org/attractions/soldiers-sailors-memorial-arch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch</a> and learn all sorts of cool historical facts (no spoilers here), Thursdays through October. If you have a large group or would like to request a tour outside of the routine weekly hours, please send the Bushnell Park Foundation an <a href="mailto:manager@bushnellpark.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">email</a>.",
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"name": "Connecticut Museum of Culture and History",
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"address": "1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT"
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"description": "Why does the American Revolution still hold such a powerful place in the national imagination? At the Connecticut Museum, historian Michael D. Hattem explores how generations of Americans have remembered, interpreted, and debated the Revolution and the Declaration of Independence. Arrive early to explore the museum’s Rebellious exhibition.",
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"startDate": "2026-10-23",
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"name": "Stowe Center for Literary Activism",
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"address": "77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT, USA"
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"description": "Dust off that old Ouija Board and be prepared to mingle with the dearly departed. The Spirits at Stowe tour explores the role of Spiritualism in the lives of reformers, suffragists, and Black activists. During the tour, the Stowe House is set to reflect a Spiritualist setting, taking place later in the evening and lit by (electric) candlelight. You will engage with the materials of Spiritualism on display throughout the house so as to consider the possibilities, limitations, and contradictions of Spiritualist beliefs.",
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"address": "351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT"
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"startDate": "2026-04-24",
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"name": "Dead Language Beer Project",
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"address": "1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT"
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"description": "<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Sonder</em>, a new literary reading series at Dead Language Beer Project, gathers established and emerging writers for an evening of short, sharp readings and shared creative energy. With three prose writers and one poet taking the mic, the series settles into a rhythm of stories, voices, and a room tuned in.</p>",
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"address": "50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103"
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"description": "<em data-start="0" data-end="35">Backstage Tours </em>at Hartford Stage take you behind the curtains to see how the theater’s scenery, props, and technical magic come together to bring every production to life. Explore the inner workings of the venue and discover the stories behind each show.",
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