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New London is always merry during the holidays, but this year marks the start of an extra-special holiday tradition: the grand opening of the new seasonal skating rink at Parade Plaza, across from the Nathan Hale School House's new...

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CTSSAR Ceremonies Commemorated the 300th Birthday of Revolutionary War Governor Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. on October 12, 2010 in Lebanon, CT. Beginning at 2:00 PM. The wreaths were placed at the Gov. Trumbull House and the War Office....

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010 The Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH), publisher of the journal Connecticut History, and University of Connecticut Torrington are sponsoring a one-day conference on the broad theme of Connecticut Biography on Saturday, November 6,...

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15 members of the Connecticut Line marched in the Veterans Day Parade yesterday in Hartford, Connecticut

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The Journal Inquirer's front page today has a half page picture of the CTSSAR Color Guard yesterday at the Wood Memorial Library in South Windsor. On page 3 are two more great photographs. Leslloyd F. Alleyne, the JI photographer, did...

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Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I just wanted to thank the Compatriots who participated in yesterday's Revolutionary War Encampment at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum in South Windsor, Connecticut. Should have some photos posted this week. Wayne...

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Center Cemetery 944 Main St. East Hartford Tour through our historic cemetery meeting some old friends and other residents of the burying ground who may be up and about this evening such as our noted gentlemen Brownell and Goodwin, the...

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York Masonic Hall 784 Main St., East Hartford, Ct. Saturday, Oct.24,2009 1pm to 4:30 pm Admission: $2.00 Victorian Mourning and Civil War displays See Victorian era mourning dress, artwork and coffins, quilts and photos Impact of Civil War on burial...

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The General Israel Putnam Branch No.4 of the SAR, in conjunction with Wood Memorial Library and Museum in South Windsor, is offering a series of Revolutionary War events during the six weeks, beginning October 12 through November 16. The focus...

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Connecticut At WarNovember 13-14, 2009 Connecticut State LibraryGovernor William A. O'Neill State ArmoryManchester Community CollegePresented by the Association for the Study of Connecticut History, the Connecticut Militia Heritage Committee, Connecticut State Library, Manchester Community College, and with financial support from...

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