Connecticut's Date of Statehood

Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution on January 9, 1788, becoming the fifth state to join the Union. The ratification convention, held in Hartford, voted unanimously in favor of adoption.

Historical Context

• One of the original Thirteen Colonies.
• Played a key role in the Continental Congress and Revolutionary War.
• Known as the "Constitution State" for its early written constitution (Fundamental Orders, 1639).

Statehood Day is observed annually on January 9.