We promote the humanities through connecting and curating trusted educational content and resources, developing and facilitating innovative programs and projects, and partnering with others to support and advance our shared digital initiatives.

This is your home for stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up the rich history of the Nutmeg State. In keeping with the internet’s dynamic nature and our evolving understanding of the past, ConnecticutHistory.org brings you new content and connections each and every week. Connect to the real thing, the historic places, documents, and objects that make up the historical record.

The goal of Teach It is to help Connecticut’s teachers bring Connecticut history into the classroom through a series of inquiry-based activities that reinforce the principles found in the new social studies frameworks. You will find activities that link local events to national events so students can understand our state’s contributions that shaped our community, history, and heritage.

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are excited to share Connecticut-based resources with people throughout the state. Whether you love history or are just curious, this website has something for everyone.

CT Humanities encourages the open sharing of collections, projects, and programs created by our partners around the state. We are working to build capacity in organizations around the state to promote open culture and access to CT’s history. 

ConnTours was an app that served as a mobile-friendly tour guide to historic and cultural sites throughout Connecticut. The content presented in ConnTours encouraged users to learn more about individual sites in Connecticut while fostering a greater appreciation for the variety of historically important and thought-provoking places the state has to offer.