- Connecticut History on the Web
Devoted to providing history and social studies teachers and their students with materials and lessons on various topics on Connecticut history.
http://www.connhistory.org/
- Connecticut Newspaper Project
Locate, catalog and inventory all American newspapers held in libraries, historical societies and other repositories in the state, and second, to preserve and increase access to American newspapers by microfilming as many of their state newspapers as possible.
http://www.cslib.org/cnp.htm
- Connecticut Poorhouse History
Illustrations and information on poorhouses in Norwich, Greenville and Hartford, plus local notes.
http://www.poorhousestory.com/poorhouses_in_connecticut.htm
- Connecticut State Archives
Contains records documenting the evolution of state public policy, the rights and claims of citizens and the history of Connecticut and its people. Downloadable PDF files available.
http://www.cslib.org/archives.htm
- Connecticut's Historic Highway Bridges
Survey of bridges in the state of historic note, including covered bridges, stone arches and iron trusses from the Victorian period. Also provides preservation case studies and list of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places.
http://www.past-inc.org/historic-bridges/
- Constitional History of Connecticut
Reprint of article by Roger Welles originally published in the February 1899 edition of Connecticut Magazine.
http://history.rays-place.com/const-1.htm
- Gateway to Connecticut's Heritage and History
News, photographs, online exhibits, archives and information on events, history and heritage organizations in the state. Sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council.
http://www.ctheritage.org/
- Governors of Connecticut
Reprints of biographies on selected governors of the state from the 1905 publication by Frederick Calvin Norton.
http://history.rays-place.com/index.htm#ctgov
- Imagining Connecticut
Online exhibit that explores the many facets of the state's history. Includes vintage photos and graphics.
http://www.ctheritage.org/imagining/index.html
- Medal of Honor Recipients
Name, rank and military unit of Connecticut personnel, for the Civil War, War with Spain, Boxer Rebellion, World Wars I and II, Korean conflict, Vietnam and others.
http://www.sots.state.ct.us/RegisterManual/SectionX/MEDALOFHONOR.htm
- Selected Dates in Connecticut's History
From 1614 when Adriaen Block sailed up the Connecticut River to 1990 when Eunice Groark was the first woman elected to the position of Lieutenant Governor.
http://www.sots.state.ct.us/RegisterManual/SectionI/seldates.htm
- State Historic Preservation Office
Provides overview of the purpose and activities of the State Historical Preservation Officer, plus state government preservation links.
http://www.chc.state.ct.us/preservationdiv.htm
- Stone Quarries and Beyond
Extensive look at the history of Connecticut's quarries, stone cutters and carvers. Links provided to geology resources, photographs and further information on the stone industry in the state.
http://www.cagenweb.com/quarries/states/connecticut.html
- The Laptop Encyclopedia of Connecticut History
Essays and articles on major themes, historic figures and events that have shaped the state. From the Connecticut Humanities Council.
http://www.ctheritage.org/encyclopedia/encyclopedia.htm
- TownGreens Exhibits
Illustrated articles about the history of the public greens in several Connecticut towns.
http://www.towngreens.com/exhibits/
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