#26 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "Captain Palmer is best known for having discovered Antarctica in 1820.
Nathaniel Palmer, born in 1799, went to sea at an early age. He became a ship's master before his 19th birthday and then ventured into…"
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#27 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "This is in a cute building within Yale campus and has a good array of information. In the back room, there is a small photo exhibit of the history of Yale. The students on duty at the front desk can be a bit…"
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#28 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "John Trumbull, son of Gov Jonathan Trumbull and his wife Faith Trumbull, went to London to study art under Benjamin West, during the Revolutionary War*, against the better judgement of his father. When the spy,…"
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#29 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "The Wadsworth Athenuem is one of Connecticut's treasures. It was founded in 1842 and is the oldest public art museum in the United States. It has received numerous bequests making it a world class museum. They…"
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#30 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "Harriet Beecher Stowe, the woman who made such an impact on our country with her book Uncle Tom's cabin was a woman ahead of her time. She began writing to supplement her husband's income and the book began as a…"
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#31 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "This museum is a beautiful gem in the historic town of Framington. It was built in 1907, designed by Theodate Pope Riddle, along with the architectural firm of McKim, Meade, and White. Theodate built this…"
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#33 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "As we drove along Route 95 in New Haven, Connecticut, we noticed a sign indicating La Amistad’s home port was located near Exit 46, at Long Wharf Pier. We knew it was the famous slave ship and decided to come…"
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#34 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "Designed by the ubiquitous architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM). The building has a marble façade, framed and divided into proportional sections. Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi can be found in the…"
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#35 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "We saw the play "Art" here, which was touring after it had been on Broadway. We had balcony seats, almost nosebleed seats, but we could hear and see everything perfectly. The acoustics were great. The theater…"
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#36 most popular of 146 things to do in Connecticut
- "Across the street from the Yale Center for British Art is this delightful museum. This holds one of the finest American art collections in the world (although I hear that particular section is closed until…"
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