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Travel in Time Blog 11: CT Submarine Museum and USS Nautilus

Exploring Connecticut’s Submarine Legacy: Home of the Submarine Force and the USS Nautilus Welcome back to another edition inspired by explorations with the “Travel in Time Show,” hosted by Dan Blanchard! This time, we’re diving deep into the fascinating history of submarines, specifically right here in Groton, Connecticut, at the Submarine Museum and the base […]

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Travel in Time Blog 10: CT’s Abandoned Seaside Sanatorium

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Exploring Connecticut’s Hidden Gem: The Abandoned Seaside Sanatorium Hey everyone, it’s Dan Blanchard from the Travel in Time show, and today we’re delving into the fascinating and often poignant history of the old Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford, Connecticut. This incredible, abandoned tuberculosis center overlooks the beautiful Long Island Sound and is surrounded by multiple

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Travel in Time Blog 9: CT’s Black Governors

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Unearthing a Hidden History: Connecticut’s Black Governors Hey everyone, Dan Blanchard here from “Travel in Time“! I recently visited the ancient burial ground in Hartford, Connecticut, a place where many of the city’s earliest residents are laid to rest. But what many don’t know is that this site also holds the history of some truly

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Travel in Time Blog 8: Gillette Castle

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Step Inside the Whimsical World of Gillette Castle: A Legacy of Innovation and Individuality Hey everyone! Today, we’re taking a journey to a truly unique architectural marvel nestled in East Haddam, Lyme, Connecticut: Gillette Castle. This isn’t just any old structure; it’s the eccentric and innovative former home of the legendary actor, William Gillette.

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Travel in Time Blog 7: Benedict Arnold and Fort Griswold

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From Hero to Traitor: Unraveling the Story of Benedict Arnold at Fort Griswold Hey everyone! Dan Blanchard here from Travel in Time, and today we’re delving into a fascinating, yet tragic, chapter of American history right here in the New London/Groton area of Connecticut, at Fort Griswold. This place holds the story of a

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