It’s likely the only museum in CT where people often react ‘What the heck?’ Here’s why.
At a historical state house museum there are many things one would expect to see. Restorations of Senate and House chambers?
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At a historical state house museum there are many things one would expect to see. Restorations of Senate and House chambers? Check. An impressive portrait of George Washington? Check. Detailed ...
Washington State History Museum reopens after month-long closure
The Washington State History Museum reopened Tuesday after closing for almost a month. The closure began on Jan. 13 so staff ...
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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...
Amid the throngs at the ‘Blacksonian: ’ They can handle the truth.
Americans are not as fragile as President Trump seems to believe. They can survive the hard lessons about this country. Even ...
Happy Birthday Mr. President; General Washington turns 293
Despite rainy weather, more than 100 turn out at a soggy Washington Crossing Historic Park to celebrate Washington's birthday ...
Google to open first Greater Washington retail store in Georgetown
Google Inc. has inked a deal to open its first local retail store in Georgetown as part of a larger expansion into bricks-and ...
4 people found guilty in 2023 shooting death of 3-year-old boy
Four people were found guilty in the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy in Cleveland on Tuesday. "Each time I voted for you, ...
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Smithsonian Acquires One of the World’s Largest “Fancy Red” Diamonds
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will unveil the Winston Red Diamond and Winston Fancy Color Diamond Collection Tuesday, April 1—an extraordinary showcase of some of the world’s ...