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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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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 3: Interview from the Past with Nathan Hale

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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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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 2: Interview from the Past with CT Governor Jonathan Trumbull

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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

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Travel in Time with Dan CT Ch 1: A Fictional Interview with A Forgotten Soldier, Sergeant Elias Grant

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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

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Travel in Time with Dan Blog 11: CT Submarine Museum and USS Nautilus

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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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Travel in Time with Dan Blog 10: CT’s Abandoned Seaside Sanatorium

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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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