The Triumph and Tragedy of Urban Renewal

Who decides what infrastructure is good for people?

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Historic Taverns of Connecticut

What role did taverns play in people’s lives in Connecticut during the late 18th and early 19th century?

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Getting Around Connecticut

How have changes in technology affected local communities over the past 140 years?

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Historic Maps: Skill-Builder Activity

How can we use maps to learn about the past?

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Connecticut Heroes of World War I

What is the significance of Connecticut’s contribution to America’s story?

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“Saved.” Theodate Pope and the Sinking of the Lusitania

To what extent has the United States succeeded in remaining neutral in times of war or global conflict?

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Lovely St. School, Avon, 1912

Kids in Connecticut History: Image Analysis Skill-Builder

In what ways have the lives of children in Connecticut changed or stayed the same over time?

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On the Move: The Bicycle, Women, and Social Change in the 19th Century

To what extent are technology, fashion, and social reform interconnected?

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Economic Development: Saugatuck’s Development Over Time

In what ways has one town—and Connecticut—changed and/or stayed the same over time?

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Kids at Sea in the 19th Century

How did maritime culture influence the people of Connecticut?

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