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Connecticut is a small state with big stories. GTN episodes include top-flight historians, compelling first-person stories and new voices in Connecticut history. Executive Producers Mary Donohue, Walt Woodward, and Natalie Belanger look at the people and places that have made a difference in CT history. New episodes every two weeks. A joint production of Connecticut Explored magazine and the CT St... more

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In 2006, Preservation Connecticut, then the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, realized that historic barns across the state were being demolished or allowed to fall down. What could be done to save them? Where were they? How many are there... more

Happy 250th birthday to our nation and 10th anniversary to Grating the Nutmeg! In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are bringing you a remastered edition of an episode recorded in 2020 with Dr. Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian Emeri... more

What's the first thing you do when you want to take a trip? Look through Instagram to find things to do? Or Yelp for restaurants that serve local cuisine? Today travelers can follow social media influencers and websites that promise to give you an in... more

In this episode, you'll be introduced to John Hooker, a Hartford lawyer, judge, and abolitionist as well as a reformer for women's rights. Hooker was the president of the anti-slavery committee in Hartford, published the Charter Oak anti-slavery news... more

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Recent Guests

Walter Woodward
Connecticut State Historian Emeritus
University-based historian, Connecticut State Historian Emeritus
Episode: 233. Rough Justice for Connecticut State Hero Nathan Hale (10th Anniversary Encore Release)
Nicole Thomas
Assistant Site Administrator at Hempstead Houses Museum; involved in interpreting Adam Jackson's life
Connecticut Landmarks (Hempstead Houses)
Episode: 232. Guides for Black Travelers: New London's Green Book Sites
Tom Schuch
New London native with special interest in local history; researcher for Green Book sites
New London (local historian)
Episode: 232. Guides for Black Travelers: New London's Green Book Sites
Erika Slocumb
Director of Interpretation and Visitor Experience at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism
Stowe Center for Literary Activism
Episode: 231. John Hooker: Hartford's Abolitionist Lawyer
John Foley
President of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield
Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield
Episode: 229. Irish Immigration in Art from the Fairfield Great Hunger Museum at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Mike Soltys
ESPN historian, producer of the SPORTS HEAVEN documentary
ESPN/SPORTS HEAVEN project
Episode: 228. Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut
Garrett Sutton
Attorney and bestselling author, co-author of SPORTS HEAVEN
Entrepreneurial books (co-author)
Episode: 228. Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut
Patricia Hoerth Batchelder
Author of Evelyn Beatrice Longman biography
Author, The Woman Who Sculpted Golden Boy, Thomas Edison and Other Monuments
Episode: 227. Pioneering Woman Sculptor Evelyn Beatrice Longman
Diane Hoover
Education Director at the Glastonbury Historical Society
Glastonbury Historical Society
Episode: 226. Abby (and Julia) Smith and Their Cows

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Mary Donohue
Host of Grating the Nutmeg (CT history-focused interview series)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Wonderful resource for students

    I recently returned to college to complete a degree in history. I didn’t have a good grounding in CT history having not grown up here, this has been a great resource for learning all about Nutmeg state history and led me to lots of really wonderful sources for research topics and information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheConnecticotian
    United States2 years ago
  • Really interesting

    I’m not from Connecticut. I’ve never been there, & probably never will, but I still really like this podcast. The host is great & the stories are always compelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ISpankEm
    United States6 years ago
  • Local..... and truly inspired!

    These podcasts are little gems of local Connecticut historical information. It’s wonderful to hear the stories of our state in this long, detailed format, where subjects can be fully explored by experts. No more dry history in my world world as long as I see a new Grating The Nutmeg in my feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dog Walker - Podcast Lover!
    United States7 years ago
  • Wow

    I love these. What am I going to do when I’m all caught up and listened to them all??? So many great topics and I learn so much about the state I live in and grew up in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary N. N.
    United States7 years ago
  • Tune in

    Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Westcoast J
    United States8 years ago

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Fans sometimes mention sound quality as an area for improvement, but the content remains highly valued.
Audience appreciates the show's role as a resource for CT history and local cultural topics.
Listeners praise the show's accessibility and depth, noting it makes CT history engaging for students and locals alike.
The host is frequently highlighted for strong storytelling and credible, expert guests.
Episodes are described as well-produced and informative, with a local flavor that resonates with CT residents.

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219. Transgender History and Connecticut Transgender Pioneer Dr. Alan L. Hart
Q: How has language around transgender identities evolved over the last century, and why is it important for scholars to track?
Language evolves with social understanding; mapping those changes helps scholars illuminate how communities define themselves, resist outdated labels, and ensure inclusive historical narratives that reflect lived experiences rather than presentist judgments.
219. Transgender History and Connecticut Transgender Pioneer Dr. Alan L. Hart
Q: What prompted you to prefer the term 'transgender' as the umbrella label in historical discussion?
The term transgender historically functioned as a broad, neutral umbrella compared to others like 'transsexual,' which carried more medical connotations, and it helps discuss identity across time while acknowledging shifts in language.
221. New Haven's Lt. Augusto Rodríguez, First Civil War Soldier from Puerto Rico
Q: What about his pension papers reveals about his later life?
Pension records show long-term disability from rheumatoid arthritis, repeated mentions of medical examinations, and how his benefits were eventually discontinued as his condition deteriorated.
221. New Haven's Lt. Augusto Rodríguez, First Civil War Soldier from Puerto Rico
Q: What notable battles did Augusto Rodríguez participate in?
He fought at Fredericksburg as an orderly sergeant, led men in battle despite disability, and endured a harsh winter campaign by the Rappahannock before being captured and later paroled from Libby Prison.
221. New Haven's Lt. Augusto Rodríguez, First Civil War Soldier from Puerto Rico
Q: Describe Augusto.
He was a relatively short man, a volunteer firefighter, a skilled signer, and a capable leader who rose from private to sergeant; despite rheumatoid arthritis, he remained committed to his unit and service, and his life reflects the complexities of immigrant participation in the Civil War.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grating the Nutmeg

What is Grating the Nutmeg about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights Connecticut history through expert interviews, museum perspectives, and archival storytelling. Episodes balance deep dives into local figures, sites, and movements with broader themes like abolition, feminism, labor history, and maritime industry. A common thread is making regional history engaging and accessible, often linking past events to cultural legacies and contemporary questions. Noteworthy is the mix of university scholars, curators, and local historians who bring archival material to life, along with a recurring emphasis on Connecticut's communities and landscapes. This combination is likely to appeal to history enthusiasts, educators, students, museum-goers, and residents interested in their state's rich heri... more

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