The HBCU That Never Was: New Haven’s Lost Legacy of 1831 Where the modern arteries of Interstate 95 and Interstate 91 entwine in New Haven, Connecticut, a gray expanse of concrete serves as a silent tombstone for an American future that might have been. To the thousands of commuters passing through this interchange daily, it […]
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A Fictional Interview with John Baptist Greco at Holy Land USA TRAVEL IN TIME WITH DAN | Pine Hill, Waterbury, Connecticut — Mid-1960s AUTHOR’S NOTE: The following is a fictional historical interview. John Baptist Greco (1895–1986) was a Waterbury attorney who had once studied for the priesthood before illness and finances forced him
A Fictional Interview with Frances Splettstocher at the Waterbury Clock Company TRAVEL IN TIME WITH DAN | Waterbury, Connecticut — 1923 AUTHOR’S NOTE: The following is a fictional historical interview. Frances Splettstocher (c. 1903–1925) began working as a dial painter at the Waterbury Clock Company in 1921 at age seventeen, using the “lip-point”
Exploring the Shield of the Thames: A Journey Through Fort Trumbull’s History Located in New London, Connecticut, on the west end of the Thames River, Fort Trumbull stands as a monumental testament to American resilience and strategic foresight. Often referred to as the “Provision State’s” shield, this site has evolved from simple Revolutionary-era earthworks
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Travel in Time with Dan | Mansfield Training School and Hospital, Mansfield, Connecticut ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. Gladys Burr was a real person who was wrongfully committed to the Mansfield Training School and Hospital in Mansfield, Connecticut, by her mother, despite not meeting the criteria for commitment. She spent
Travel in Time with Dan | Black Rock Harbor, Long Island Sound, Connecticut — the American Revolutionary War ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. Caleb Brewster (1747–1827) was a real American naval officer, privateer, and intelligence operative who played a significant role in both the Whaleboat Wars and George Washington’s Culper
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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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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