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With our partner, The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Historical Society, WNPR News presents unique and eclectic view of life in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø throughout its history. The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Historical Society is a partner in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø History Online (CHO) — a digital collection of over 18,000 digital primary sources, together with associated interpretive and educational material. The CHO partner and contributing organizations represent three major communities — libraries, museums, and historical societies — who preserve and make accessible historical collections within the state of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

Looking Back At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's History: A Conversation With Walt Woodward

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Do you know how to make an Election Cake? What about the history of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Witch Hunters

This hour, state historian Walt Woodward joins us to talk about his new book Creating ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State and answer all your questions about the Nutmeg state, starting with why do we call ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø the Nutmeg State? 

We’ll talk about the origins of the Pequot War, ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s long history of immigration, and Walt might just give us the recipe for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Election Cake - it only requires 10 pounds of butter! 

What questions do you have about the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø State Historian?  We want to hear from you.

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  • Walt Woodward - State Historian of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ()
  • John Lyman - Executive Vice President of Lyman Orchards ()

Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired . 

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SOMOS CONNECTICUT es una iniciativa de ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, la emisora local de NPR y PBS del estado, que busca elevar nuestras historias latinas y expandir programación que alza y informa nuestras comunidades latinas locales. Visita CTPublic.org/latino para más reportajes y recursos. Para noticias, suscríbase a nuestro boletín informativo en ctpublic.org/newsletters.

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If you’re reading this, you believe in trusted journalism and in learning without paywalls. You value access to educational content kids love and enriching cultural programming.

Now all of that is at risk.

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Your voice has protected public media before. Now, it’s needed again. Learn how you can protect the news and programming you depend on.

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