West Hartford's America 250 Fund Campaign Among Best In State

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A local funding blitz to raise $10,000 for West Hartford's America 250 events may have come up just short, but the town was the second-best in Connecticut in the effort.

The West Hartford 250 Task Force announced recently that a fundraising campaign for local events raised $5,584 and came in second place among Connecticut cities and towns who participated in the campaign.

As a result, West Hartford earned an additional $1,000 bonus sponsored by Water's Edge Resort & Spa, the task force wrote.

From now through next year, the task force plans to host conversations, programs, and special events looking at West Hartford's role in the formation of the U.S., which is celebrating 250 years next year.

But that project requires funding to do so.

Through the Connecticut Humanities Council, cities and towns were able to raise funds during a 250-hour period that ran from July 1 to July 11.

While falling short of the total $10,000 goal, task force members were grateful for the community's support.

"Thank you to all those who donated to West Hartford's America 250 celebration fund, hosted by CT Humanities," wrote the task force.

From July 9: 'Donations Sought For West Hartford's America 250 Events'

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