As one of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut has an interesting founding story, from being the first state to write a constitution to being the fifth state to join the United States. In fact, ...

Connecticut's 1639 colonial celebration is often considered one of the first times a government had issued a "public proclamation for Thanksgiving," an expert said.

Until now, the pre-Civil War story of a courageous anti-slavery effort in Kansas by scores of Connecticut emigrants has largely slipped through the cracks of history. But Michael Stubbs of Eskridge, ...

Renewed hostilities over the Pequot War of 1636-1638 failed Tuesday to resolve whether John Mason, a Connecticut colonial leader who nearly eradicated the Pequot tribe, deserves a place of honor at ...

The mysteries of life in Connecticut as an English colony is continuing to be unearthed at a 17th century farm in South Glastonbury. Sifting dirt for objects revealed by a ground penetrating radar on ...

Some Connecticut Republicans oppose a move to have the state General Assembly condemn a colonial-era treaty that outlawed Pequot towns and settlements. There’s no reason why lawmakers in 2025 should ...