August 7: The Life and Times of Nathan Hale
On Saturday, August 7th, 10 am to 4:30 pm, Connecticut Landmarks invites you to a symposium on the life and times of Connecticut State Hero, Nathan Hale. Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian, will be the keynote speaker; other presentations are by Richard E. Mooney, Kevin M. Sweeney and M. William Phelps. Bruce M. Stave will moderate a panel discussion. The event will conclude with a reception and special tour of the Nathan Hale Homestead,... [Read More...]
Bruce Fraser. The End of a Life. The End of an Era.
By Walter Woodward, State Historian For the last 30 years, virtually every history program of substance produced in Connecticut could have carried the credit line, “Brought to you in part by Bruce Fraser.” His June 13 death after a hard-fought battle with cancer leaves an unfillable void in the history community. It also marks the end of an era. Bruce became executive director of the Connecticut Humanities Council in 1982, when both the organization... [Read More...]
NEW THIS ISSUE!
In addition to our new name, we’ve added a new subscription level: Connecticut Explorer. For $50 you support the magazine, receive a subscription, AND special offers from our partner organizations valued at more than $50. It’s a great deal. Go the Subscribe page for details. Read More →
SUMMER ISSUE: Explore the Historic Connecticut Landscape
Join us as we explore the historic Connecticut Landscape in the summer issue. Find out where Tiffany’s found gems, where a cove disappeared, where Connecticut’s Chautauqua was, why mulberry trees caused some folks to make and lose a fortune, where two of our favorite historic lighthouses are (and how you can visit), and more! This is our fourth issue under our new name (from 2002 to 2009 we were called Hog River Journal). The new name better... [Read More...]
CELEBRATE THE STATE’S 375th
COMING THIS FALL: our 375th tribute issue! State historian Walt Woodward tells us how this year was picked as the anniversary year and how we’ve celebrated in the past; and we offer a series of stories on the 375th anniversary theme: Industrious. Inventive. Enduring. Governor M. Jodi Rell kicked off the state’s official celebration of the 375th anniversary of the founding of Connecticut on February 17, 2010 with Executive Order No.... [Read More...]
WINTER ISSUE WINS AWARD
Our Winter 2009/2010 Built It/Razed It III issue on Modern Architecture received a 2010 Award of Merit from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. The award ceremony took place in the Capitol’s Hall of Flags on April 7, 2010. The issue was supported, in part, by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. We thank CCT, Mary Donohue for her leadership on that issue, the editorial team, and all of our authors who helped... [Read More...]
TWAIN2010 Celebration Continues
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Mark Twain’s birth, the 125th anniversary of the publication of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and the 100th anniversary of the author’s death. Events across the state will mark the triple convergence. Here are events we know about, please double check information with the hosting organization. Mark Twain House, Hartford Mark Twain Library, Redding Twain Project Blog Hartford Public Library Hartford... [Read More...]
New Chair of Editorial Board
Dr. Matthew Warshauer, associate professor of history at Central Connecticut State University has been appointed the new chair of CT Explored’s editorial board. The Editorial Board is an advisory group that reviews articles, makes recommendations for stories, and helps keep the magazine connected to the museum and academic community. Warshauer was the editor of our sister publication, the academic journal Connecticut History, published by... [Read More...]
Spring Issue Explores Hard Times Past
Welcome to our third issue under our new name: Hog River Journal is now Connecticut Explored! The new name better reflects our mission to uncover and discover the Connecticut story–statewide. Every issue, I learn something about our cultural heritage that enriches my life and deepens my appreciation for our state. This spring, we’re exploring how Connecticans have faced personal, economic, and political hardships in times past. We’ve... [Read More...]
LISTEN TO US ON WNPR
Colin McEnroe Show: Gregg Pugliese and Elizabeth Normen talk about the Spring 2010 Hard Times issue and Peter Paul company. And Hear Mary Donohue and Elizabeth Normen talk about the Berlin Turnpike and the Winter 2009/2010 issue on Colin McEnroe’s show on WNPR. Read More →
