Stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up the rich history of the Nutmeg State.

Detail from the bird's-eye map Bristol, Conn. Looking North-East, 1889

Joel T. Case and the Victorianization of Bristol’s Federal Hill More⇒

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Towns!

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People!

Image of a 1970s poster representing eras

Eras!

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Topics!

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Surprise Me!

Penguins, 1933-35, Antarctic

Sixty Degrees Below Zero: Connecticut Man Explores Antarctica More⇒

President Richard Nixon visits Hartford

The 42-Day Income Tax More⇒

Nathan Hale Statue, Hartford

Nathan Hale Hanged in New York – Today in History: September 22 More⇒

Rescue Scene, Hurricane, September 1938

The Great Hurricane of 1938 – Today in History: September 21 More⇒