A wooden mortar and pestle, covered basket and historical documents are finally home – at the Mohegan Tribe. Tribal members gathered Monday at a ceremonial homecoming to welcome back the centuries-old items after a Connecticut museum returned them. Chief ... See more
Author Chris Newell sat at a children’s table in the New Haven Public Library, describing the inspiration for his new book for young readers called, “If You Lived During the American Revolution.” “I was a good student in high school,” Newell said. “I did ... See more
Red dresses hung throughout the south lobby of Connecticut’s State Capitol. “Red dresses are supposedly a color that spirits can see,” said Darlene Kascak of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. “By hanging red dresses, we’re welcoming those spirits into this ... See more
At America's founding, who was entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? This was the topic of discussion at a recent event at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Connecticut Public special correspondent Diane Orson led a panel di... See more
Yale University is hosting a conference .jpg)this week exploring the Declaration of Independence’s legacies for Indigenous peoples and Native nations, as the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the founding document. Scholars, archivists an... See more
