Trade between the Tunxis and the English in the 1700s

In what ways were the English and Indigenous peoples in Connecticut economically interconnected in the mid-1700s?

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Indigenous Students and Connecticut’s Mission Schools

How can we achieve a better understanding of the past in the absence of primary sources that represent the full picture?

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Local Geography and King Philip’s War

What role does geography play in conflict?

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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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Indigenous Communities of Connecticut

Where did Native/Indigenous communities live in the past and where do they live in Connecticut today?

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Historic Maps: Skill-Builder Activity

How can we use maps to learn about the past?

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1685 Dutch Map

Mapping the New World: Dutch Maps of the Colonies

How did the physical geography of New England affect how the colonies developed?

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The Pequot War

How does colonization affect indigenous people?

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