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The right to vote in the United States was won through struggle. After the Civil War, Connecticut considered changing its constitution to grant Black residents the right to vote. The service of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment inspired them.
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History is made up of stories. Family stories of the people who shaped Connecticut and the country.Some stories are celebrated while others are left to languish in the shadows. Here we share one family story that's not often told—the story of the Lathrops.
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The new documentary series, produced by a team at Eastern Connecticut State University, follows the stories of those who came from nearby states and far-away countries for work in Connecticut, including a young Martin Luther King Jr.
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Dr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut with her discovery of a civil case accusing a doctor of witchcraft.
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The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is expected to work with the community to incorporate historic preservation into the new passive park design.
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Organizers are looking for insight from residents on how best to honor the anniversary in a way that encompasses the history of all Americans — especially those who have been left out of the story in the past.
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Southport Park in Fairfield County will be nominated for induction into the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in the Pequot War.
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Students from Eastern Connecticut State University will conduct an archaeological study of the largest Indigenous city in North America in medieval times.
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The Connecticut State Department of Education will partner with tribal leaders to develop a comprehensive and culturally inclusive Native American studies curriculum.
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The New Haven Museum introduces its exhibit, “Point of Departure: New Haven 1822” to capture a portrait of the busy port city in the 19th century.