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She’s Got to Make This Work: Ella and the Constitution

Experience history in harmony! Join us for a compelling staged reading of She’s Got to Make This Work: Ella and the Constitution, a musical centered on the 1965 Connecticut Constitutional Convention. This performance offers a theatrical look at a turning point in our state through the eyes of its leaders, including the legendary Ella Grasso.

1:00 PM | History Preview at the State Library: Visit the Museum of Connecticut History at the State Library (across from the Capitol) to view the original Fundamental Orders, Royal Charter, and State Constitutions of 1818 and 1965—the very documents that have served as the foundation of Connecticut governance for nearly 400 years.

2:00 PM | Performance at the Connecticut Capitol: The performance will take place in Room 310 of the Capitol, and will be followed by an insightful talk-back with the musical’s creator, Linda Meyer, Professor of Law Emerita at Quinnipiac University, and Allen Ramsey, Connecticut State Archivist.

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut is proud to be a Connecticut-affiliate organization for America 250. This event is a part of the year-long celebration.