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Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts, Saybrook, and the New Nation

Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut…

Saving Connecticut’s Historic Barns

Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut…

Rough Justice for Connecticut State Hero Nathan Hale (10th Anniversary Encore Release)

Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut…

Guides for Black Travelers: New London’s Green Book Sites

Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut…

John Hooker: Hartford’s Abolitionist Lawyer

Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut…

Kids’ Page: The Camp That Needed Coats

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Summer 2026 Table of Contents

VOLUME 24/NUMBER 3/SUMMER 2026 Connecticut Explored Connecticut history, one good story after another. IN THIS ISSUE: America at 250 On the cover: excerpt from the painting by […] The post Summer 2026 Table of Contents appeared first on Connecticut Explored .

When the Connecticut River Decided Independence

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Spotlight

The Pursuit of Freedom and Liberty Join us for free tours to learn about the people and families who lived and worked in Hartford leading up to and during the American Revolution. Hear the stories […] The post Spotlight appeared first on Connecticut Explored .

Site Lines: Preserving the Stories of Norwich’s Black Patriots

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