I thought I’d write in and shed some light on your “odd note.” The thing under the display that looks like a seismograph is actually a hygrothermograph. We use it to measure the temperature and humidity in Steward’s museum — we need to keep both temperature and humidity at proper levels to preserve all the great stuff in the room. If you look elsewhere in the building, you can spot one under George Washington’s portrait in the Senate Chamber and discreetly tucked away in portions of “History is All Around Us.”

Glad you enjoyed your visit — come back soon to see the new activities and exhibit we’re adding to the ground floor!

Cheers,

Bill Bevacqua
CT’s Old State House