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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 celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are bringing you a remastered edition of an episode recorded in 2017 at the University of Hartford as part of the Presidents' College and Connecticut Explored's "Connecticans in the American West" lecture se... more

In the 1600s, Connecticut settlers had to contend with a multitude of threats to their survival, both as individuals and as a colony. Those threats weren't just internal — poor harvests, disease, religious strife — but external, too. The colonists we... more

This episode tells the story of one of the women depicted in The Six Triple Eight, a 2024 WWII war drama film by Tyler Perry that tells the true story of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion. Mary Jewel Barlow was one of only three members of ... more

In celebration of our tenth anniversary, we are bringing you a remastered edition of an episode recorded in 2018 by Dr. Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian Emeritus with Dr. Fiona Vernal and former Hartford History Center Program Manager Jas... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Hines
Dr. who studies early Anglo-Dutch relations
University of South Florida
Episode: 238. Living on the Edge: New England, New Netherland, and New Sweden
Orice Jenkins
Genealogist, author, Hartford musician and researcher
Independent researcher; Hartford's jazz community
Episode: 237. Mary Barlow: Hartford's Fallen "Six-Triple-Eight" Soldier
Walter Woodward
Connecticut State Historian Emeritus
University of Connecticut / Connecticut History
Episode: 236. Greater Hartford's West Indian Diaspora (10th Anniversary Encore Release)
Fiona Vernal
Scholarly expert on African American and Caribbean histories
Africana Studies, University of Connecticut
Episode: 236. Greater Hartford's West Indian Diaspora (10th Anniversary Encore Release)
Jasmin Agusto
Hartford History Center Program Manager
Hartford History Center
Episode: 236. Greater Hartford's West Indian Diaspora (10th Anniversary Encore Release)
Barbara Frankson
Community member featured in oral histories
Episode: 236. Greater Hartford's West Indian Diaspora (10th Anniversary Encore Release)
Veronica Ari Wilson
West Indian community member featured in stories
Episode: 236. Greater Hartford's West Indian Diaspora (10th Anniversary Encore Release)
Elizabeth Normen
Author; founder and first publisher of Connecticut Explored
Connecticut Explored / Hart House project
Episode: 235. Awakenings and Revolutions: The Harts, Saybrook, and the New Nation
Todd Levine
Environmental Review Officer and Connecticut Freedom Trail Coordinator at the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office
Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office
Episode: 234. Saving Connecticut's Historic Barns

Hosts

Mary Donohue
Host of the show, historian and writer with deep CT history expertise; often leads interviews and serves as executive producer.
Natalie Belanger
Co-host and producer focusing on CT history storytelling and production.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 61 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 States7 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 States8 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 States8 years ago
  • Tune in

    Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Westcoast J
    United States8 years ago

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238. Living on the Edge: New England, New Netherland, and New Sweden
Q: What was the role of New Sweden in the negotiations and why did it become a central issue?
New Sweden was central because beaver fur and Delaware River resources made the land strategically valuable; the treaty paused over who would control New Sweden while northern borders were settled first.
238. Living on the Edge: New England, New Netherland, and New Sweden
Q: Could you tell us about the Treaty of Hartford and why Hartford was chosen as the center for negotiations?
Hartford was chosen due to Theophilus Eaton's organization efforts; two representatives from New Netherland and two from the New England Confederation negotiated and signed, with the treaty containing a long article about New Sweden.
238. Living on the Edge: New England, New Netherland, and New Sweden
Q: Just to start off, before we get into the topic, can you tell us what got you interested in this particular topic?
I became interested while studying religious toleration in the Netherlands and their relationship with Britain, which led me to examine North American empires and their interactions, including the Hartford Treaty and New Sweden.
237. Mary Barlow: Hartford's Fallen "Six-Triple-Eight" Soldier
Q: Where did you find verification of Mary Barlow's service and death?
Primary verification came from Mary Barlow's deceased personnel file at the National Archives, digitized and accessible, which includes her death report and burial details, confirming the vehicle accident as the cause.
237. Mary Barlow: Hartford's Fallen "Six-Triple-Eight" Soldier
Q: For those who haven't seen the movie, can you explain what the 6888 unit was?
It was the first and only unit of Black women to go overseas during World War II, trained in Des Moines and deployed to Europe to handle the enormous mail backlog and bypass the army's prior sorting inefficiencies, effectively improving mail delivery and morale.

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A historically focused show that brings in top scholars, curators, and local experts to unpack Connecticut's past. Episodes frequently center on preservation, regional milestones, museums, and archival discoveries, with a strong emphasis on underrepresented communities and local memory. A notable strength is its ability to connect statewide CT history to broader national themes through hands-on details, archival research, and first-person recollections. The format often blends scholarly context with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to history buffs, educators, students, and museum professionals who want tangible CT connections and ideas for outreach or programming.

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