Category Archives: Stratford
Connecticut Air and Space Museum unveils its historic aircraft
For the first time in five years, the Connecticut Air and Space Center put its entire collection of vintage aircraft and artifacts on public display. Volunteers hauled out about eight historic airplanes and helicopters they are working on restoring and … Continue reading
Connecticut Air & Space Center to reveal aircraft and artifacts at open house
The public will be able to see the entire collection of the Connecticut Air & Space Center (CASC) for the first time at the center’s free open house this weekend. During the open house, attendees will be able to see … Continue reading
Civil War music performance will give insight into American character
Rick Spencer will sing and talk about Civil War music at the Stratford Historical Society on Friday, May 27. Playing a banjo and guitar, Spenser will sing songs by some of the nation’s earliest popular songwriters, including Stephen Foster, George F. Root … Continue reading
The real Civil War heroes were ordinary soldiers
Although some Connecticut people took leading roles for the Union in the Civil War, the real heroes were rank-and-file soldiers, according to historian David Koch. The 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery mans a battery of Parrott guns at Fort Brady, … Continue reading
Connecticut: a Civil War industrial powerhouse
Connecticut became an industrial powerhouse during the Civil War. Factories in the state churned out vast quantities of arms, uniforms and ships, Civil War expert David Koch recently told an overflow room of people at the Stratford Library. U.S. Navy … Continue reading
