Dan Blanchard Interviews Mark Twain at Nook Farm Location: The porch of Twain’s Hartford mansion, a summer breeze rustling the leaves as history stirs to life… Dan Blanchard (DB): Mr. Clemens, thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me today. Standing here in Nook Farm, I can almost feel the echoes […]
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Dan’s Interview with Nathan Hale📍 Location: Nathan Hale Homestead, Coventry, Connecticut Dan Blanchard:Nathan, thank you for joining us—even if it’s from the other side of history. Your homestead is beautiful and solemn. Standing here today, one can almost feel your presence. Let’s jump right in. You were only 21 when you volunteered for a dangerous
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The Heartbeat of the Revolution: A Sit-Down with Governor Jonathan Trumbull Historical Guest: Governor Jonathan TrumbullThe only Colonial Governor to side with George Washington—and a leader who transformed Lebanon Green into a launchpad for liberty. ✍️ Blog Post Interview Intro by Dan:Welcome back to another powerful stop on our Travel in Time journey. Today, I
A Fictional Interview Across Time: Sergeant Elias Grant Dan Blanchard:Thank you for sitting down with me, Sergeant Grant. You’ve been gone a long time, but your story feels more alive than ever. I have to ask—when you look at that memorial in Willimantic, the one that looks like an old jail cell, do you think
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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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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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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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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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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Exploring Yale University: A Journey Through History, Beauty, and Leadership Hey everyone! Join us as we take a look at Yale University, a historic and beautiful institution explored in the “Travel in Time” show with Dan Blanchard. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale is a place rich with history, unique features, and a legacy of
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