PLAINVILLE — Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School fourth graders visited the Connecticut Historical Society. “The students ...

A trust now worth $36,000 created by a whale oil magnate in 1866 has been unused and unclaimed since at least 2000.

At the convergence of two country roads in Tolland County, we find a true Hidden Gem, an oasis known for its variety of ...

Every president gets to decorate the Oval Office to their liking — but sometimes, they keep the decor of their predecessor.

The Naugatuck Railroad, based in Thomaston, announced Friday that it has added to its fleet three historic railcars, which will be used for scenic excursions. The Naugatuck Railroad operates ...

The plaques, stolen from the Ruru Lawn Cemetery in Bromley, honour 23 of the 41 victims of the 1947 blaze at the Ballantynes department store in Christchurch. The Christchurch City Council said it was ...

The historical plaque program launched in February 2012 is sponsored by the Stratford-Perth County Branch of the ACO. It helps locals and tourists alike connect with the history of the community ...

A rehearsal for 'Two Trains Running' at Hartford Stage. The production of the August Wilson play opens with previews on Jan. 23.HARTFORD STAGE Two Trains Running” is part of playwright August ...

As a result, many young people can no longer read or write in cursive. But if you can—or are willing to learn—a wealth of historical documents await you in the U.S. National Archives. The federal ...

Facebook photo This story was first published in The Valley News on Jan. 20 HARTFORD — A “male individual” died from his injuries after being shot in Hartford on Sunday afternoon ...

Inaugurations have been held in both joy and sorrow in the nation's capital and, infamously, on a plane in Dallas. Here are historical images of inaugurations from Franklin Roosevelt to Joe Biden.

The royal visit to the Crewe works was a big occasion for the town, Network Rail said A plaque to commemorate a royal visit more than 100 years ago has been found a new home. It was originally ...