September 2026

Travel in Time with Dan Blog Episode 123: CT’s Two Capitals

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The Tale of Two Capitals: Connecticut’s 174-Year Identity Crisis   Most residents and visitors today think of Hartford as the undisputed heart of Connecticut’s government. But for a staggering 174 years, the “Constitution State” actually lived a double life. From 1701 to 1875, Connecticut didn’t have just one capital… it had two. This is a piece […]

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Travel in Time with Dan Blog Episode 122: The Rise and Fall of Silk City – Manchester, CT

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The Rise and Fall of America’s Silk City: A Lesson in Innovation, Welfare, and Adaptation Every day, we drive past places rich with hidden histories, unaware of the empires that once stood there. One such place is Manchester, Connecticut. Today, you might know it as a beautiful city with “village charm,” but back in the

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