Exploring the Birthplace of American Innovation: A Visit to the Springfield Armory Welcome back to another stop on the Travel in Time with Dan show! Today, we are diving deep into the rich history of the Springfield Armory in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This isn’t just a museum; it’s a site where American history, industrial innovation, […]
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Savoring History: The Unique Legacy of Connecticut’s Steamed Cheeseburger If you find yourself in Meriden, Connecticut, you have to stop by Ted’s, a small but legendary spot that has been serving up “magic” for 66 years. Known as the home of the first steamed burger in the United States since 1959, Ted’s offers a unique
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Unmasking the Shadows: A Journey to the Heart of the Culper Spy Ring Welcome back to another adventure where we blend travel, history, and leadership. Today, we are standing on the hallowed grounds of the Caroline Church in East Setauket, Long Island, New York. This location is not only a beautiful historical site but also
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Crossing Through Time: A Visit to the Oldest Ferry in the United States Have you ever wondered how people stayed connected in a world before massive steel bridges and paved highways? To find the answer, you have to travel to Rocky Hill, Connecticut, where history isn’t just found in books… it’s still floating on the
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From Flight to Football: The Legacy of Rentschler Field Welcome to another journey through time, history, and leadership. Today, we are exploring Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, affectionately known by locals as “The Rent”, which is located in East Hartford, Connecticut. While many today recognize it as the home of the UConn Huskies,
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The Strenuous Life: Lessons in History and Leadership at Sagamore Hill If you are looking to blend travel with a deep dive into history and leadership, there is no better place to visit than the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Known as the “Summer White House,” this home was built
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Racing Through Time: Long Island’s Hidden History and the Legacy of Marty Himes When you think of Long Island, New York, your mind might jump to beaches or suburbs, but would you have guessed it was once a massive racing mecca? In a recent episode of Travel in Time with Dan, I spent some
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Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with the Ghost of Jerusha Howe, the Belle of Sudbury Dan: Hello, everyone! This is Dan Blanchard with the Travel in Time with Dan Show, where we mix travel, history, and leadership. Today, I’m in Sudbury, Massachusetts, at the historic Wayside Inn. This place opened in 1716,
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Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Officer Thomas F. Egan, One of the Five Founding Troopers of the CT State Police (1903) Dan: Hello everyone! This is Dan Blanchard with the Travel in Time with Dan Show, where we mix travel, history, and leadership. Today, I’m in Meriden, Connecticut, at the Connecticut
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Travel in Time with Dan: Interview with Ahmose-Ra, Timekeeper Sundial Priest of Ancient Egypt Dan: Hello everyone! This is Dan Blanchard with the Travel in Time with Dan Show, where we mix travel, history, and leadership. Today, I’m coming to you from a very different kind of “clock capital.” While I recently visited Bristol,
