Our Town’s Claim to Fame

What makes our town/city special?

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Snapshot Clues: From the Past to the Present

In what ways has your town changed and/or stayed the same over time?

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How Innovation Shaped Connecticut’s History

How did technology-based industries influence Connecticut’s history and contribute to America’s story?

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Barbara McClintock, Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist

How can one person’s determination make a difference in our community, state, and world?

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Collecting Tomorrow’s History, Today

How can we use artifacts to learn about the past?

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Getting Around Connecticut

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

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Making a Difference: Individuals in Connecticut History

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

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Investigating Art: New London Through the Lens of a Painting

In what ways have Connecticut towns and cities changed and/or stayed the same over time?  

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Historic Maps: Skill-Builder Activity

How can we use maps to learn about the past?

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Exploring Communities: Using Historic Maps to Learn about the Past

Why do our communities look the way they do today?

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Connecticut Whaling and Maritime History

How have Connecticut’s maritime products and industries contributed to the history of America?

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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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