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Connecticut History

Connecticut History

With our partner, The Connecticut Historical Society, WNPR News presents unique and eclectic view of life in Connecticut throughout its history. 

The Connecticut Historical Society is a partner in Connecticut History Online (CHO)  — a digital collection of over 18,000 digital primary sources, together with associated interpretive and educational material. The CHO partner and contributing organizations represent three major communities — libraries, museums, and historical societies — who preserve and make accessible historical collections within the state of Connecticut.

  • Liberian Independence Day
    On July 26, 1847, a group of settlers in a small colony on the west coast of Africa issued a Declaration of Independence, creating the independent…
  • This Won't Hurt a Bit!
    The discovery of anesthesia is one of the major breakthroughs in medical history. From ancient times to the mid-1800s, pain from dentistry and surgery…
  • Cool Summer Cottons
    “The lingerie dress is one of the most vitally important items of the summer outfit” states the April 1909 edition of Harper’s Bazaar. The popularity of…
  • Dress, about 1910. This lingerie dress has everything from lace insertions and pin-tucks on the skirt, to embroidery and crochet flowers on the bodice. The Connecticut Historical Society, Gift of Helen D. Perkins, 1984.94.38.
    Cool Summer Cottons: Early 20th Century Lingerie Dresses
    “The lingerie dress is one of the most vitally important items of the summer outfit” states the April 1909 edition of Harper’s Bazaar. The popularity of…
  • Beatrice Fox Auerbach.
    Happy Birthday Beatrice Fox Auerbach
    July 7th marks the birthday of one of Hartford’s most remarkable leaders whose dedication to her company, her employees and the city are still felt today……
  • Happy Birthday Beatrice Fox Auerbach
    July 7th marks the birthday of one of Hartford’s most remarkable leaders whose dedication to her company, her employees and the city are still felt today……
  • How Many of Those Brave Men Were Launched into Eternity
    Private Loren Goodrich was at a camp in Western Maryland when he wrote home to family and friends. He and his comrades in the 14th Connecticut Volunteer…
  • How Many of Those Brave Men Were Launched into Eternity
    Private Loren Goodrich was at a camp in Western Maryland when he wrote home to family and friends. He and his comrades in the 14th Connecticut Volunteer…
  • Postcards From the Past
    If you grew up in New England, there’s a good chance you have at least one memory of visiting a beach on a hot summer day. Whether you prefer a day of…
  • Postcards from the Past
    If you grew up in New England, there’s a good chance you have at least one memory of visiting a beach on a hot summer day. Whether you prefer a day of…
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