Travel in Time with Dan Blog 13: Fort Ticonderoga, NY

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Fort Ticonderoga: A Strategic Landmark Where History, Initiative, and Hard Work Collided   Hey everyone, Dan Blanchard here, bringing you a historical journey from Fort Ticonderoga! This site isn’t just a historical landmark; it’s a place brimming with fascinating stories and crucial lessons for today. What’s in a Name? The Land Between Two Waters First,

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 10: Interview from the Past with John P. Holland

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Silent Strength: Dan Blanchard Interviews John P. Holland at the Submarine Force MuseumSetting: A quiet corner of the Submarine Force Museum, next to a model of the USS Holland VI. The walls are lined with blueprints and old brass instruments. The USS Nautilus looms silently nearby through the viewing window. Dan Blanchard: Mr. Holland—first off,

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 9: Interview from the Past with Cass Gilbert

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Dan’s Interview with Cass Gilbert – Vision in Stone and Sunlight   Dan Blanchard: Mr. Gilbert, it’s an absolute honor to speak with you today. Your work has shaped some of America’s most iconic spaces—from the U.S. Supreme Court to the Woolworth Building. But today, I want to talk about something closer to my home:

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 8: Interview from the Past with the Two Sam Huntington CT Governors

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The Two Governors: A Conversation with Sam Huntington and… Sam Huntington Location: Connecticut State Capitol RotundaHost: Dan Blanchard, Travel in Time [Opening Scene: Dan stands between two antique chairs, each occupied by a figure dressed in late 1700s attire—one white, one Black. Both are named Sam Huntington.] Dan:Welcome back to Travel in Time. Today, we’re

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 7: Interview from the Past with William Gillette

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Travel in Time Interview – Chapter 7: “Visionaries Build What Others Can’t Yet See”Location: Gillette Castle, East Haddam, CTGuests: Dan Blanchard & William Gillette Dan Blanchard:Good afternoon, Mr. Gillette. What a surreal experience it is to be here, sitting inside this fantastical castle of yours! Before we dive in, can I ask—why a castle, and

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 6: Interview from the Past with Benedict Arnold

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Interview Title: “Ambition, Betrayal, and Legacy: A Conversation with Benedict Arnold”From the “Travel in Time” Series with Dan Blanchard Dan Blanchard (DB):Hello everyone, I’m Dan Blanchard, and welcome back to Travel in Time, where local history inspires lifelong leadership. Today’s guest… well, he’s a controversial one. Born right here in Norwich, Connecticut, once hailed as

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 5: Interview from the Past with Elihu Yale

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🎤 Travel in Time: Dan Blanchard Interviews Elihu YaleLocation: Yale University, New Haven, CT – Year: Timeless* Dan Blanchard:Mr. Elihu Yale! What an honor to travel through time and sit with you on the campus that proudly bears your name. You’ve left quite the legacy here. How does it feel to see this university thrive

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