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)
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Travel through the Nutmeg State, and see landscapes in all four seasons. (56m 34s)
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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)
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In 1955, two hurricanes turned streams into torrents, resulting in a devastating flood. (58m 36s)
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The tragic Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus fire of 1944 is explored. (58m 33s)
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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)
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This unique half hour devoted to the arts takes viewers inside the creative process. (27m 50s)
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Explore the sights and sounds of the exhibition that symbolized the epitome of innovation. (51m 44s)
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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)
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The industrial and cultural legacy of Samuel and Elizabeth Colt is explored. (59m 37s)
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Connecticut aviation history is traced, with an emphasis on the state's role in WWII. (56m 56s)
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Stereotypes are peeled away to reveal the stories of Connecticut's Puerto Rican residents. (59m 41s)
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The achievements of Connecticut’s first female governor are put in historical perspective. (28m 17s)
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Members of Connecticut's Native American community share stories of culture and identity. (58m 39s)
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