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The Connecticut Experience

The Connecticut Experience

Explore what it means to be from, and live in, Connecticut, as we discover our shared past and provide insight to legendary stories and myriad wonders in our state.

The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV

Battlefront: Connecticut During World War II

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Learn about the role Connecticut residents played in the battlefronts of World War II. (59m 49s)

Connecticut for All Seasons

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Travel through the Nutmeg State, and see landscapes in all four seasons. (56m 34s)

Remember When

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Connecticut residents share memories of what life was like in the ‘30s, ‘40s and '50s. (56m 19s)

Prohibition: Connecticut Goes Dry

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Learn about Connecticut’s unique role in the Prohibition movement of the 1920s. (1h 8s)

Home Front: Connecticut During World War II

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Learn how Connecticut residents supported the Allied cause during World War II. (1h 32m 19s)

Heroes: Connecticut During World War II

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Connecticut servicemen and civilians who died serving the Allied cause are profiled. (58m 54s)

The Connecticut River: Journey Through Time

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Meet the people throughout history who drew their livelihoods from the Connecticut River. (55m 59s)

When Disaster Struck Connecticut

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Explore a harrowing period in which Connecticut was hit with several immense storms. (1h 4m 52s)

The Flood of '55

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In 1955, two hurricanes turned streams into torrents, resulting in a devastating flood. (58m 36s)

The Circus Fire

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The tragic Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus fire of 1944 is explored. (58m 33s)

New England and the Civil War

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New England’s unique role in the tumultuous events of the Civil War is explored. (1h 28m 45s)

Mark Twain's Neighborhood: Nook Farm

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Explore Hartford’s Nook Farm neighborhood, once home to Mark Twain and other key figures. (54m 44s)

Creative Stages

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This unique half hour devoted to the arts takes viewers inside the creative process. (27m 50s)

The 1964 World's Fair

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Explore the sights and sounds of the exhibition that symbolized the epitome of innovation. (51m 44s)

The Blizzard of '78

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The destructive Blizzard of ’78 and its impact on Connecticut are explored. (51m 19s)

The Real Bob Steele: Connecticut's Radio Legend

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The radio broadcaster who entertained Connecticut residents for decades is profiled. (28m 46s)

African Americans in CT: Civil War to Civil Rights

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Explore the history of Connecticut's African American community following the Civil War. (58m 53s)

African Americans in CT: The Colonial Era to the Civil War

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Explore the early history of Connecticut's African American community. (58m 53s)

UConn Men's Basketball: An Illustrated History

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The history of the UConn men's basketball program is explored using archival film footage. (1h 45m 13s)

Colt: Legend and Legacy

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The industrial and cultural legacy of Samuel and Elizabeth Colt is explored. (59m 37s)

Keep 'Em Flying

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Connecticut aviation history is traced, with an emphasis on the state's role in WWII. (56m 56s)

Puerto Rican Passages

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Stereotypes are peeled away to reveal the stories of Connecticut's Puerto Rican residents. (59m 41s)

Ella Grasso

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The achievements of Connecticut’s first female governor are put in historical perspective. (28m 17s)

As We Tell Our Stories

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Members of Connecticut's Native American community share stories of culture and identity. (58m 39s)

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