Events+in+History

Connecticut Historical Events

 * Connecticut was one of the major supporters of the American Revolution and became the fifth state of the United States on January 9, 1788. Since the late 18th century, Connecticut was a center for manufacturing and by the end of the 19th century, the state was predominantly industrial. By 1960, Connecticut was one of the richest states in the nation.
 * [|Connecticut History Online]

A wonderful and informational site to look at is [|Connecticut History Online]. This site provides the reader with photographs, drawings, prints, maps, documents, and sound recordings and transcripts about Connecticut history. One feature, //Journeys//, is a virtual tour through photo essays.