New CT Exhibit Looks Back at Women Earning Right to Vote, 100 Years Ago

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New CT Exhibit Looks Back at Women Earning Right to Vote, 100 Years Ago

In honor of the 100th anniversary year of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which not only gave women the right to vote, but ensured their access to the political process and opened doors for them to achieve their educational, economic, and civic goals, the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) and the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) have collaborated, with the support of CT Humanities, to develop a new banner exhibit, entitled "Rise Up, Sisters!"

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Centennial Year Begins for Growing University of New Haven

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Centennial Year Begins for Growing University of New Haven

he University of New Haven has more alumni from the nation of India (749) than the state of Texas (709).  That’s just one of many facts and figures featured on a new website launched at the start of the new year to coincide with the year-long celebration of the University’s Centennial Year.

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Western Connecticut Considers New 10-Year Regional Plan of Development

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Western Connecticut Considers New 10-Year Regional Plan of Development

Connecticut does not have county government, unlike virtually every other state in the nation.  The closest we come to regionalism – a word that has traditionally drawn ire in the Land of Steady Habits – are regional councils of government, designated in state statute but not county governments.

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State Unveils Business Recruitment Video Promoting “Place People Love to Live”

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State Unveils Business Recruitment Video Promoting “Place People Love to Live”

“It’s a state where people wanna be,” exclaims Gov. Ned Lamont in the state’s new business recruitment video.  The 7-minute video has an impressive line-up of a dozen co-stars, extolling the state’s virtues and urging corporate decision-makers from elsewhere to “Choose Connecticut.”

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Newest Literary Landmarks: Mark Twain House, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

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Newest Literary Landmarks: Mark Twain House, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

The nation’s two newest Literary Landmarks, both in Connecticut, will be announced at ceremonies on October 16. The Mark Twain House & Museum and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center have been selected to be designees for recognition.  The announcement will be made by the Connecticut Center for the Book, CT Humanities and Hartford Public Library.

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