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The Museum of Connecticut History collects artifacts and shares stories about Connecticut's military, political and industrial past.
We are all ready to leap into #ArchivesPets for this month's #ArchivesHashtagParty. For those who couldn't have a real pet, there was this "Leaping Animal Toy" was patented by #Hartford resident William Brodrib in 1956. #toys #animaltoys #slinkydog
Scion of the Charter Oak in Bushnell Park today. #Hartford #Connecticut
CTRiverhenge #sunrise as the sun aligns with the eastern bend of the #CTRiver in Higganum CT.
Last sunset of the year, looking from Granby #Connecticut into Massachusetts. Happy New Year!
A statue of Colonel Thomas Knowlton was dedicated at the Capitol. In 1776, George Washington chose Knowlton to lead the Continental Army's first intelligence unit. The members were known as "Knowlton's Rangers" and included Nathan Hale, CT's State Hero.
Just found the greatest lawnmower ever for sale near me. And yes, it plays Brass Bonanza. @Super70sSports @hockey_vintage @WhalersPlates #hockeyromance
The 1895 Berlin Iron Bridge at Lover's Leap State Park in #NewMilford Made in #Connecticut
13 Aug 1777 Engineer Davis Bushnell launches a surprise attack on the HMS Cerebrus in Black Point Bay near New London, CT, with a floating contact- mine, but it gets caught up in a small schooner and explodes, killing 3. Cerebrus redeploys to Newport. #History #AmRev #RevWar
I get to design the fun and games exhibit case in our museum refresh! Of course the #Whalers will be included.
We've reached the #bookend of another #ArchivesHashtagParty! It's time to put #archivespets on the shelf and spend some time with our favorite #pets! See you next month!
When you can't bring your #pets to work, you can bring their #ArchivesPets likeness to your desk! This #scottiedog pen and holder was produced by the Hershey Metal Products Company in #Derby. #ArchivesHashtagParty #pens #MakeItHere #MadeItHereCT
Can't take your dog out for a walk? Give your dog a chance to exercise with ACCO Dog Runner Chains! Made in #Bridgeport #Connecticut by the American Chain Company. #ArchivesPets #ArchivesHashtagParty #MakeItHere #MadeItHere
Tweet Tweet Tweet! For the bird lovers out there, the Andrew B. Hendryx Company of #NewHaven brings you "The Finest Furnishings for the Finest Pets"! #ArchivesPets #ArchivesHashtagParty #pets #birds
Meeting this morning with colleagues. Much better than office meetings...sound up! #Granby