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What a great opportunity to hear the @SuffieldAcademy students of @bsullivan35 share the stories of Barbara & Lewis Butler @CTLandmarks Phelps-Hatheway Gouse today!
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Excited to partner with @CTLandmarks on this important work: ctlandmarks.org/witnessstone…
Understanding Slavery at Connecticut Landmarks Sites

Understanding Slavery at Connecticut Landmarks Sites

Understanding Slavery at Connecticut Landmarks Properties Witness Stones Project Included Properties Dedication Ceremonies When Europeans began settling in New England in the mid-1600s, they also...

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Love History? Be a judge for the Connecticut History Day state contest! Registration:historydayct.org/where-to-be…
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My story on the creation of a Black Heritage Trail in New London, Connecticut #nlct @NewLondonLdmrks @CTLandmarks theday.com/local-features/20…
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The CHD team offers FREE student workshops for the 2022-23 school year! Which one will you book? Offerings include: -Introduction to Primary Sources -History Day 101 ...and much more! To book a workshop, visit our 2023 CHD Workshop Sign-Up Form: ow.ly/UeTN50Kte8y
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October 22, Witches and Tombstones Tour Bone chilling, yet historically accurate, at Webb Deane Stevens Museum. Tour times are 10, 11, 12, 1, 2 and 3. More info: simpletix.com/e/witches-and-… #witches #tombstones #ancient #buryinggrounds #tours #wethersfieldCT #history #historic
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Bring your appetite & your walking shoes tonight for the Annual Downtown New London Fall Food Stroll! Explore an array of 25+ restaurants, shops, art displays, & cultural institutions will line downtown in celebration of this event.
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Next week, historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton does a deep dive into the remarkable life and career of the Renaissance-man Frederick Law Olmsted in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth. Gets tickets at chs.org.
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Fresh off the presses (& online): The #CTHAnnualReport2022 A big thank you to our partners and supporters in the General Assembly, the humanities, & throughout CT. Read about our work this year through the stories, highlights, & data: cthumanities.org/annual-repo….
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We had a great time celebrating the 20th anniversary 🥳🎂🎉 of @CTExplored last night in #Hartford with so many leaders and innovators in public #history. It was truly a special evening. 👏🙏
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Reimagining the Historic House workshops help participants analyze operations, programs, and events to make their house more relevant. One of the workshops will be held at @FriendsofGH in Pasadena, CA on Sat., April 1, 2023. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3T87PCz.
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Are you thinking of attending the upcoming NEMA Conference (#NEMA22) but missed the scholarship deadline? Volunteer opportunities are available and will cover the registration fees! Details here: ow.ly/IcrJ50L3laN
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What makes History Day such a unique experience? The ability to choose your own topic! Help support Connecticut students and their curiosity in history by donating to our Annual Appeal: historydayct.org/shop-suppor… youtu.be/_koz5vWUreI

Donate - Connecticut History Day

Donate Home https://youtu.be/_koz5vWUreI Connecticut History Day engages thousands of middle and high school students and teachers annually. Please help support CHD...

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Looks like some fine Fall weather for this weekend's events. #hometownproud – at Windsor, CT
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We are way too excited not to share… in addition to rescue and fire vehicles from Coventry, Bolton, and Mansfield, the Town of Coventry Fire EMS has secured a Life Star landing on Sunday for Fire Prevention Week! 😬
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It's officially #SweaterWeather. Katharine Hepburn standing on the beach at Fenwick. CHS Collection 2009.62.5.
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Who knew CT was the birthplace of the “Father of Vegetarianism” AND the graham cracker? Suffield’s Sylvester Graham claimed his whole grain & #vegetarian diet could help people live to 100…yet he died at 57. Learn more: ecs.page.link/QMdPp #WorldVegetarianDay #cthistory
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We’re fired up for Sunday… kiln fired that is! 🔥 Sunday is our Potters’ Market highlighting Eastern CT’s most talented potters. And of course the bounty of fall is upon us with plenty of root veggies, squashes, brussels, and fall decor too. mailchi.mp/7287a3c4fc5b/2022…
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It's #TopicTuesday! @CTHistorical has 2 upcoming exhibits, one entitled "Journeys 旅途: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission" running from Sept. 29 2022 through July 30 2023 and one entitled "The Bicycle Game" running from Nov. 10, 2022 until July 2023. chs.org/visit-see/exhibition…
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The Connecticut’s Old State House Annual Election Cake Contest is making elections sweet again - with a new twist: professional bakers and pastry chefs will compete in an Election Cake Bake-Off. You can find the application and more information at bit.ly/ctoshbakeoff2022.
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