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27. Sam Colt Mines the West
Central Connecticut State University history professor Leah Glaser retells the story of Sam Colt's investment in the Sonora Exploring and Mining Comp…
9 years, 1 month ago
26. Catharine Beecher Educates the West
What was it like when a young schoolteacher from Connecticut arrived to teach in a rough frontier school in 1850? Find out in this podcast by Eastern…
9 years, 2 months ago
25. On to Mexico! The Connecticut National Guard
Museum of Connecticut History curator Dave Corrigan tells the forgotten story of the Connecticut National Guard's service on the Mexican border in 19…
9 years, 2 months ago
24. THE GERMAN INVASION OF CONNECTICUT IN WORLD WAR I
This spring, Americans will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I. This year and next, events around the…
9 years, 3 months ago
23. The Great American Road Trip with New Haven Museum
A celebration of the adventure, fun, and excitement of a road trip along the byways and back roads of America. Featuring the stories of the diners, m…
9 years, 4 months ago
22. The Smithsonian's Eric Hintz: HARTFORD AS A PLACE OF INVENTION
The Smithsonian's Eric Hintz reveals why he featured Hartford as one of six places of invention in a special exhibition at the National Museum of Ame…
9 years, 4 months ago
21 Holiday Episode 2: A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS from TWAIN & STOWE
Celebrate Christmas in Connecticut with two stories – from Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Mark Twain House. Featuring music from Duke Ellington's Suit…
9 years, 5 months ago
20. HOLIDAY EPISODE 1 - SOUP AND STORIES
In this, the first of 2 special holiday episodes, we celebrate one of the best things about the holiday season - the stories people share with eac…
9 years, 5 months ago
19. CONNECTICUT INNOVATES
What does it take to be considered innovative? What is Connecticut's history of innovation? Find out with this interview with Connecticut Historical …
9 years, 5 months ago
18. .GOVERNOR JOHN DEMPSEY – SON OF CAHIR (Audio & VIDEO)
John Dempsey (1961-1971) was one of the most popular – and effective - governors Connecticut ever had.He was also the only immigrant governor of Conn…
9 years, 6 months ago