Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events
Looking for ideas? Our state has no shortage of nationally important stories to inspire great projects for History Day in Connecticut 2013. …[more]
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The Slaters Go Round the World
December 18, 2012
In 1894, a well-to-do Norwich family set sail from New London on a ship outfitted with Persian rugs, oil paintings, a library with hundreds of titles, and 75 cases of champagne. …[more]
Categories: Norwich, Popular Culture
Protected: New Haven’s Business and Industry in the 19th Century
December 17, 2012
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Categories: Business and Industry, New Haven
Map – Bird’s-eye View of Jewett City, 1889
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries panoramic or perspective maps, also known as bird’s-eye views and aero views, were used to depict many of Connecticut’s town and cities. …[more]
Categories: Griswold
Jim Morrison Arrested – Today in History
December 16, 2012
On December 9, 1967, police arrested Doors’ front man Jim Morrison as he performed onstage at the New Haven Arena. An incident that took place between Morrison and a police …[more]
Categories: Crime and Punishment, Popular Culture
The Hartford Convention – Today in History
December 15, 2012
On December 15, 1814, delegates to the Hartford Convention met in secret at the Old State House in Hartford. The Massachusetts legislature had requested the conference in October and delegates …[more]
