Disability History

May 15, 2026

Pursuing Happiness: New Horizons Village

Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut who changed the state and the country for the better.
March 4, 2026

WOMEN’S HISTORY EPISODES

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March 1, 2026

Built for Independence: New Horizons Village at 40

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March 1, 2025

The Life and Legacy of Emma Dowd

By Justin Piccirillo     Few people today have heard of or read Emma C. Dowd’s work. Still, a century ago, this author from Meriden, Connecticut, entertained thousands of young readers for years with her […]
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