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Sponsored Post Ralph Earl, Oliver Wolcott, 1789. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Museum of Connecticut History. From governor of Connecticut to major general in the Revolutionary War, Oliver Wolcott played a pivotal role in American diplomacy, his legacy spanning far beyond signing the Declaration of Independence. Colonoware sherd (left) and pierced George II halfpenny (right) recovered at the Ebenezer Story Tavern and Homestead Site.

by Shawn R. Dagle © Connecticut Explored Ralph Earl, Oliver Wolcott, 1789. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Museum of Connecticut History. The great question of American independence hung in the air when Oliver Wolcott arrived in Philadelphia in the winter of 1776. Not yet 50, the future signer of the Declaration…

by Patricia Q. Wall © Connecticut Explored A Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island with Long Island Sound, &c., London, 1776. From The Gentleman’s Magazine and Historical Chronicle (November 1776), vol. 46. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. On Monday, December 19, 1774, the town of Stratford, Connecticu… Keep reading with a 7-day free trial Subscribe to CTExplored/Inbox to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

by Matthew Warshauer © Connecticut Explored Sons of Liberty confronting stamp agent Jared Ingersoll in September 1765 and forcing his resignation. Courtesy of the Wethersfield Historical Society. Contemporary residents of Connecticut know well the division created by the long tidal river that flows through th…

Sponsored Post Sons of Liberty confronting stamp agent Jared Ingersoll in September 1765 and forcing his resignation. Courtesy of the Wethersfield Historical Society. If you’re from Connecticut you know the Nutmeg State is split down the middle, with die-hard Yankee fans to the west, and passionate Red Sox fans in the east, a decades long-rivalry that is still a fiery debate.

Big news! It’s a special summer supper with some of our best-loved Connecticut Explored authors and you’re invited! Join us for an early evening cocktail and light meal while meeting the people who bring you your favorite magazine! Come and make suggestions to our team and our authors about the themes and articles you would like to see covered in Connec…

Summer 26: America at 250. Art and History: The National Story. An interview with Manisha Sinha. Learn about a housing complex for the disabled, run by the disabled. Plus, exciting upcoming events! Sponsored Post (left) the new Summer 2026 issue (right) Kathy celebrates a Connecticut summer tradition with a Hummel hot dog lunch. “Hummel hot dogs make a day at the park better.” Photo by Olivia Grella. Dear Readers, America is celebrating its 250th anniversary—its semiquincentennial.

Big news! It’s a special summer supper with some of our best-loved Connecticut Explored authors and you’re invited! Join us for an early evening cocktail and light meal while meeting the people who bring you your favorite magazine! Come and make suggestions to our team and our authors about the themes and articles you would like to see covered in Connec… Keep reading with a 7-day free trial Subscribe to CTExplored/Inbox to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post...

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Sponsored Post If you are driving in Bristol, Connecticut - maybe you’re going to Lake Compounce Amusement Park - and suddenly you spy a cluster of huge satellite dishes, you might wonder if space aliens had really landed. But what you’ve discovered is the home base of ESPN - originally entitled the Entertainment & Sports Programming Network - shortened to ESPN in 1985.