As one of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut has an interesting founding story, from being the first state to write a constitution to being the fifth state to join the United States. In fact, ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Historical Society has unveiled its new name: The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Hartford’s West End ...

In a groundbreaking development for the real estate market, Connecticut has witnessed a record-setting property transaction that captivated investors, historians, ...

A lot of famous authors are associated with Connecticut, from 19th century novelists Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe to 20th century playwrights Arthur Miller and Eugene O’Neill and the ...

At a time when many states dispute whether accurate history should be taught in schools, Connecticut Historical Society is celebrating $1 million in federal funding to digitize its documents dating ...

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On Saturday, March 2, Connecticut History Day will hold its annual regional competition in Mansfield for middle schoolers and high schoolers to present historical research projects. Sponsored by the ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week in Connecticut history, the horrific crash that to this day affects every commercial flight in America. You’ve heard this announcement before a flight, letting you ...

Connecticut's 1639 colonial celebration is often considered one of the first times a government had issued a "public proclamation for Thanksgiving," an expert said.

It wouldn’t have been unusual to see a Civil War general walking around Norwich Free Academy on Saturday. The Connecticut Democracy Center held the Connecticut History Day Norwich Regional Contest.