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13 Things You’ll Remember If You Grew Up In The 80s In Connecticut

A nostalgic look back at life in the 1980s, highlighting memorable activities and events.

by Taylor Ellis
on Aug 12
A man and a boy play a vintage pinball machine titled "Grand Slam" in a retro arcade setting.
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Few People Know Connecticut Was Home To The First Modern Submarine In The World

by Lisa Sammons
on Aug 9
A submarine surfaces in the ocean, with crew members visible on top and waves splashing around it.
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Few People Know The Real Reason Frogs Are A Symbol Of This Connecticut Town

by Lisa Sammons
on Aug 9
A close-up of a green and brown frog resting on green grass with clover.
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The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Connecticut Town On The Map

by Lisa Sammons
on Aug 8
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We Bet You Didn’t Know That Connecticut Was Home To One Of The First Elevators In A Private Home

by Lisa Sammons
on Aug 8
A tall, historic stone tower with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

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Some People Don’t Know That Connecticut Was The First To Do These 16 Things

by Taylor Ellis
on Jun 30
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This Is The Single Craziest Thing You Never Knew Happened In Connecticut

by Taylor Ellis
on Jun 28
A suburban house with a front yard, surrounded by trees and parked cars on a quiet street in autumn.
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Here’s The Story Behind The Massive Uncle Sam Statue In Connecticut

by Lisa Sammons
on Jun 14
A towering statue of Uncle Sam holding a baseball bat against a cloudy sky.
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Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken in Connecticut and They’re Incredible

by Natalie Clunan
on Jun 6
A historic black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony with four individuals, including a bride and groom, in formal attire.
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You May Be Surprised To Learn These 10 Famous People Are From Connecticut

by Taylor Ellis
on May 25
A singer performs passionately on stage, playing an acoustic guitar with a microphone in front of him.