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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING CONNECTICUT PROGRAM
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1. From 1701 to 1875 Connecticut had two capitals New Haven and Hartford. Which city is the official capital today? Locate Connecticut on a map of the USA. Locate the capital and identify the state flag. Identify the state bird, flower, and flag.

2. In the 1700's Young colonists had jobs that may not exist today. Choose a job to learn more about or an item that was used during the colonial days. Find out if is still a job today and if so what is it called. If it is not a job today, then what technology replaced it? Examples include: Woodcarver, dairyman, baker, bookbinder, jeweler, prospector, dressmaker, milliner and cooper.

3. P. T. Barnum founded "The Greatest Show on Earth". Find out more about other famous people and their accomplishments. Examples are: Harriet Beecher Stowe, Charles Goodyear, J. P. Morgan, Lucia Chase and Noah Webster.

4. Connecticut has many claims to the "firsts" in America. Research where, when, or who brought out some these exceptional events or items. Examples include the first hamburger and pizza sold in the USA; the first 10-gallon hat; first to pass a law for speed limit and permanent license plates for cars; and first atomic powered submarine. For extra eat pizza, hamburgers, or design your own license plate.

5. At the mouth of the Housatonic River an estuary is located. An estuary is a body of water where freshwater and saltwater mix. Find out more about the geographic regions or animals that reside in Connecticut. Examples include: beaches, wetlands, marine life animals, plants in the Barlett Arboretum. For extra tour an area in Connecticut or enjoy an outdoor activity.

6. Did you know that you can see four states from the Heublien Tower at Talcott Mountain State Park. There are 91 state parks in Connecticut which include inspiring historical sites and exhibits of nature to explore. Choose one of the following to complete: Learn more about the one of the state parks, historical sites, animals or plants of the park region, OR take a hike in a park. Examples include: Dinosaur State Park, Kent falls, Housatonic Meadows State Park, and Hammonasset Beach State Park.

7. The Gillette Castle is located in East Haddam, Connecticut it was the home of a famous actor William Gillette, also known as Sherlock Holmes. Visit the castle OR learn more about it OR learn more about being a detective OR solve a mystery through books, an event, or Patchwork Designs Mysteries. (Mystery located in the Connecticut Kit)

8. Many immigrants came to Connecticut from various other countries over the years of it's development as a state. Some of these countries include The Netherlands, England, Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Greece to name a few. Learn more about one of these countries by celebrating a festival, creating a recipe, playing a game, or completing one of "Historically Speaking" country patch programs.

9. There is a variety of historical landmarks and houses to visit or learn more about their existence in Connecticut. Choose a landmark to visit or learn more about. Examples include: Prudence Crandall House, Nathan Hale Homestead, Bowen House, Monte Cristo Cottage, Mark Twain House or Henry Whitfield House.

10. The Mohegan, Pequot, Quiripi, Munsee, Mahican and Nipmuc are some of the Native American tribes that were once located in Connecticut. Research how and where they lived. What skills did they need to survive? What did they eat? If you can, visit a festival, Pow Wow, or historical site reflecting Native American heritage in Connecticut. Choose one of the following: Prepare and complete a skit, conduct a play, or make a pictograph using symbols for words.

11. A variety of writers and educators have resided in Connecticut. Noah Webster and Mark Twain are just a few. Visit the Mark Twain or Noah Webster house OR celebrate a holiday that prompts you to explore your imagination or mind OR ask for a tour of the library OR have a scavenger hunt in the dictionary for words. Examples include: Library Lovers Month (Feburary); Dr Suess Day (March 2nd); or World Storytelling Day (March 20th). For extra credit refreshments that represent your holiday.