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All about Connecticut
Websites for studying about Connecticut
A to Z Kids Stuff - Connecticut
Fun Educational Activities
Kids Konnect.com - Connecticut
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
Connecticut Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
TheUS50.com - Connecticut
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - Connecticut
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - Connecticut
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - Connecticut
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - Connecticut
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Connecticut
Fast Facts & Trivia
RoadsideAmerica.com - Connecticut
Find Connecticut travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.
More websites for studying about Connecticut...
Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Connecticut
TEACH of Connecticut - 2010 Homeschool Convention and Curriculum Fair
2010 Sacred HEART Homeschooling Convention
The Big Blue Marble Young People's Concert
Connecticut Law - About School Law
Maple Sugaring classes
north central
Maple Festival
north central
More Connecticut homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
Connecticut was the 5th state to join the union. It became a state on January 9, 1788.
Capital - Hartford
Abbreviation - CT
Nickname - Constitution State
Motto - "Qui transtulit sustinet" - He who transplanted still sustains
Song - Yankee Doodle
Bird - American Robin
Flower - Mountain Laurel
Insect - European Mantis
Area - approximately 5,544 square miles
Connecticut field trips
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum School has existed for over 50 years providing hands-on history lessons for preschool through college age students. It is at the heart of the Museum’s mission to educate and teach American history through the creative use of its historic houses and collections. The trained teachers and guides on staff are always eager to share their love and knowledge of the past with others. Each program is adapted to the special interests and needs of the people participating in order to create a memorable and meaningful learning experience.
Civil War Reenactment & Living History Event
Battles both days, Living History programs, Demonstrations,Civilian town of Unity Check website for event held in July.
Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center
The mission of Earthplace is to educate the community about nature and the environment. Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains a 62 acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum, houses live wildlife for public viewing and hosts many public nature programs and events. Other activities include a state-licensed preschool and summer camp, a wildlife rehabilitation program, and the Harbor Watch/River Watch water quality testing program.
East Windsor Historical Society
The purpose of the East Windsor Historical Society is to discover, procure, and preserve whatever may relate to the civil, ecclesiastical and natural history of the Town of East Windsor in particular and the State of Connecticut in general.
Eli Whitney Museum
The Eli Whitney Museum is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families. We collect interpret and teach experiments that are the roots of design and invention.
Enfield Historical Society
The Enfield Historical Society, Inc. operates three museums. All are open to the public free of charge. The Old Town Hall Museum was built as a church in 1774, and continues to serve our community after over two centuries, as both a museum and headquarters for our organization. The Martha A. Parsons House Museum was built in 1782 and houses two centuries of Parsons family possessions. The Wallop School Museum was built in 1800 and remained in service until 1949. We hope that you will visit each of them and see the thousands of artifacts on display. No matter what your interest, you will likely find something that makes you very happy you stopped in!
Newington Historical Society,
Operates two Museums: The Kellogg-Eddy House and The Kelsey House.
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