Edward Bouchet, Midnight Mary, & Sarah Winchester Gravesites New Haven It's probably unfair to all three of these deceased folks to lump them all together onto one page, but if life isn't fair... then death is even less so. At least this first gentleman, Edward Bouchet, appears elsewhere on CTMQ - on the much … [Read more...]
First Black US Representative’s House
First Black US Representative’s House Joseph Rainey House 299 Palisado Avenue, Windsor This handsome house is located on historic Palisado Avenue, home to several historic house museums... But not this one. So here’s the deal here. This guy, Joseph Rainey, was an amazing and impressive guy. His tenure and … [Read more...]
Site of The Great East Thompson Train Wreck
Wreck it Out! E Thompson and New Roads, Thompson June 3, 2011 I recently posted a poll on the CTMQ Facebook page (which, if you’re reading this, you really, really should be a fan of here by “liking” it) asking people what they liked most about CTMQ. After a day, only ONE person chose “the completely random … [Read more...]
The Oliver Cromwell
Site of Connecticut’s First Warship Oliver Cromwell, Essex As I write this sentence, my brain is already fretting about where to slot it in on CTMQ. It’s not a US First – although it’s close – and there are no ruins or remnants of it remaining here in Essex. All that exists are an interpretive sign and an old … [Read more...]
First Agricultural Station in US
In CAES You Didn't Know... CT Agricultural Experimental Station New Haven Some CTMQ readers may roll their eyes at this one, but you really shouldn't. To put science to work for society, the Connecticut Agricultural General Assembly chartered The Station to investigate plant and their pests, insects, soil, and … [Read more...]
NHL: CT Agricultural Experimental Station
CT National Historic Landmark Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station 123 Huntington St, New Haven Yet another (sorta) Yale-New Haven associated National Historic Landmark that I could put on the "Historic science sites around town" tour. This one is a double whammy: Not only is it a National Historic … [Read more...]
146. Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
Merry Christmas in July Bethlehem (Google Maps location) December 5, 2009 Here’s the deal: The Bellamy-Ferriday House is only open from May until October like most Connecticut Landmarks properties. But, you ask, you’re obviously there during Christmas! Yup… The house is open during Bethlehem’s Christmas … [Read more...]
URR Trail: Glastonbury
Kimberly Mansion, Glastonbury 1625 Main Street This stop along the Underground Railroad Trail is a rarity; it has its own Wikipedia entry as well as other web presence. Good for you, Kimberly Mansion! It also has a bronze plaque in the middle of the front lawn which I didn't notice until looking at my picture. … [Read more...]
World’s First Condensed Milk Factory
Site of the World’s First Condensed Milk Factory I'll Condense the Story, But I'm Still Milking It Torrington Yeah, that’s right. A page about the world’s first condensed milk factory. Trust me, this is one of those things that you’ll thank CTMQ for later, like when you’re at a cocktail party or bar and … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Park Gardens
‘Lizbeth?! I’m Comin! This the Big One! Elizabeth Park Tour, Hartford/West Hartford June 5, 2010 I finally did something on an impossibly hot day that everyone in the Hartford area should do at least once: Took the History Tour of Elizabeth Park. You’ve all been there. You’ve toured the rose garden and walked … [Read more...]
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