Spirit of America: Connecticut museum showcasing drum, flag from the Revolutionary War

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ...
Hartford Courant

‘Connecticut’s Bookshelf’ exhibit pays tribute to local literary favorites and facts

A lot of famous authors are associated with Connecticut, from 19th century novelists Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe to 20th century playwrights Arthur Miller and Eugene O’Neill and the ...
WTNH

This Week in Connecticut History: The state’s last execution

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In this edition of This Week in Connecticut History, we look back at the last time the state conducted an execution. On May 13, 2005, 45-year-old Michael Ross was put to ...
Hartford Courant

Opinion: Connecticut history preservation faces a very big threat

Connecticut’s history is one of the prime selling points for tourists and a legacy we all rally around. From Native American archaeological sites to Colonial town greens to 20th-century industrial ...
PBS

Unforgotten: Connecticut's Hidden History of Slavery | One-hour special

Enslaved people helped build the foundation of CT. Get to know the lives they lived. Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much ...
Yahoo

Connecticut turns 237 years old today. Here's the story of how it became a state

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Happy Birthday Connecticut! As one of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut has an interesting founding story, from being the ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Federal funding will help CT Historical Society preserve massive archives and expand programs

The Connecticut Historical Society received federal funding to preserve and digitize thousands of historical records. This device is used to digitize books and other bound historical documents. The ...
Norwich Bulletin

Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium opened 52 years ago. Here's a brief history

But did you know that Mystic Aquarium is not only Connecticut's biggest aquarium, but also its oldest? Dating back to 1973, the aquarium is just over 50 years old, and it has changed significantly ...