Exploring Connecticut Dave Pelland, CT author and historian
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- History
Every week, author Dave Pelland describes a Connecticut historical site, event or landmark. Learn about the events, people and places that make the Nutmeg State so special!
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Exploring Connecticut 011 - Yale’s Body Snatcher Riot
When Yale medical students were suspected of body snatching in the early 19th century, New Haven experienced two nights of rioting.
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Exploring Connecticut 010 – Gillette Castle
Noted actor William Gillette’s retirement home, high above the Connecticut River, remains a popular attraction a century after its construction.
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Exploring Connecticut 009 - Jennie Cramer’s Murder and the Malley Boys
A lurid New Haven murder trial in 1882 combined sex, the city’s wealthiest family, and allegations of bribery and witness tampering.
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Exploring Connecticut 008 – The Merritt Parkway
For more than 80 years, the Merritt Parkway has provided a scenic — and sometimes fast — route through Fairfield County.
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Exploring Connecticut 007: The Flood of 1955
When two hurricanes hit Connecticut within a week, the resulting flooding produced the state’s largest natural disaster.
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Exploring Connecticut 006: Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 Tour of Connecticut
At the start of his 1860 presidential campaign, Abraham Lincoln made five speeches in Connecticut cities.