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The Little-Known Story Of The Warner Theatre In Connecticut And How It’s Made A Big Comeback

by Lisa Sammons
on Mar 9
Crowd gathered outside the Warner Theatre, illuminated marquee announcing Melissa Etheridge on November 2.
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Most People In Connecticut Don’t Know About The Old German POW Camp At Bradley Field

by Lisa Sammons
on Feb 21
Historical photo of men working together to dig a trench, with buildings in the background.
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Few People Know The Real Reason Behind Hartford, Connecticut Becoming The Insurance Capital Of The World

by Lisa Sammons
on Feb 3
Skyline of Hartford, Connecticut, featuring modern buildings and a clear blue sky reflected in the river.
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Most People Didn’t Know That The First Practical Helicopter Flight Was In Connecticut

by Lisa Sammons
on Jan 26
A vintage helicopter in flight, marked with "40" and a star insignia, with a pilot visible in the cockpit.
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Most People Don’t Know That Mary Tyler Moore’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here In Connecticut

by Lisa Sammons
on Dec 15
A smiling woman in a vintage outfit sits at a desk, with a busy office background.

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The Little-Known Story Of The Radium Girls In Connecticut Is A Historical Tale Unlike Any Other

by Lisa Sammons
on Nov 1
Black and white photo of women working at long tables in a well-lit room with large windows.
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A New Stop Has Been Added To The Connecticut Freedom Trail

by Lisa Sammons
on Oct 28
Historic brick building with large windows and a mural, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
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A UFO Was Sighted In Connecticut 40 Years Ago And It’s One Of The Most Credible UFO Sightings In History

by Lisa Sammons
on Sep 20
A circular metallic object with colorful lights hanging from a dark ceiling.
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The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Connecticut Town On The Map

Daniel's Village in Killingly, Connecticut, was once a thriving textile mill village and now only remnants like a stone house and dam remain.

by Lisa Sammons
on Aug 8
Abandoned stone house with a gray roof, surrounded by trees and a weathered fence on a cloudy day.
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Lying Deep Underneath Connecticut’s Largest Lake Is An Entire Village

Candlewood Lake in Connecticut hides the remnants of the abandoned village of Jerusalem beneath its waters.

by Natalie Clunan
on Jun 20
A serene lake surrounded by lush green hills under a clear blue sky.