Spring 2016 VOLUME 14/NUMBER 2

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A great new peek into the life of Native Americans from the New England area is now open to the public in South Windsor.
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Our latest CTExplored/Inbox—We're celebrating cities, village, neighborhoods—home. Read about Norwich's Gilded Age mansions and how their owners made their money. PLUS the latest Grating the Nutmeg podcast, exhibitions and programs to visit across the state, and our favorite throw-back stories to read again! ...
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Happy Birthday to Harriet Beecher Stowe! Her words continue to inspire change in the world. We are delighted to announce that guided tours of Harriet's home have now expanded to groups of six! Celebrate her! Reserve your tickets today: bit.ly/3gyPfCc ...
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Tourists have always flocked to Connecticut in the summer! Find out how CT has used guidebooks to attract visitors!
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(c) Connecticut Explored Inc. Spring 2021 Sometimes, what we wear has a devastating impact on the environment. A good example is what we wear on our heads. In colonial times men’s hats often were made of beaver fur. Beaver fur was waterproof, and it was a beautiful, shiny dark brown. In the early ...
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Take a peek at William Mann's article in CT Explored, “A Brief History of Connecticut’s Gay Media,” available at www.ctexplored.org/a-brief-history-of-connecticut-gay-media/
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Calling all historical societies, municipal historians, and preservation organizations! The CT SHPO needs your help updating our 1966 Historic Resource Inventory survey. As part of our effort to create a statewide database and map of historic resources, we are looking for help verifying location information and confirmation that the buildings still stand. If you would like to volunteer, please email Jenny at jenny.scofield@ct.gov. ...
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