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Travel in Time with Dan 30: Interview with Gilbert Heublein, Builder of the Heublein Tower (1855–1930)

Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Gilbert Heublein, Builder of the Heublein Tower (1855–1930) 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 standing atop Talcott Mountain in Simsbury, Connecticut, after a challenging hike that rewards you with […]

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Travel in Time with Dan Blog Episode 38: American Clock & Watch Museum

Traveling in Time: Exploring Bristol, CT, the Clock Capital of the World   Welcome back to the Traveling Time with Dan show, where we mix travel with history and with leadership. Today, we are visiting Bristol, Connecticut, home to the American Clock and Watch Museum. It’s fascinating to think that Bristol, Connecticut, used to be

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Travel in Time with Dan Blog Episode 37: The Little Red Schoolhouse

Travel in Time: Lessons in History and Leadership at The Little Red One-Room Schoolhouse Hey everybody, this is Dan Blanchard with the Traveling Time with Dan Show, where we mix travel, history, and leadership. Today, we are exploring a truly fascinating piece of history: The Little Red Schoolhouse in Gaylordsville, near New Milford, Connecticut. This

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Travel in Time with Dan Blog Episode 36: Lt. Colonel Thomas Knowlton

Traveling in Time with Dan: Honoring Lt. Colonel Thomas Knowlton, America’s Unsung Intelligence Pioneer Welcome back to the Traveling Time with Dan Show, where we blend travel, history, and leadership! Today, I’m bringing you to a hidden gem in Ashford, Connecticut: the Knowlton Memorial Hall. This area has some really cool historic buildings, including a

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Travel in Time with Dan Blog Episode 35: Paul Revere Heritage Site

Beyond the Midnight Ride: Discovering Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Legacy in Canton, Massachusetts Most Americans know Paul Revere for his famous Midnight Ride, where he warned the colonists that “the British are coming”. He was likely saying, “Here come the regulars,” since they were all technically British at the time. But Paul Revere’s story stretches far

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