Office of the Connecticut State Historian

Walter W. Woodward, Associate Professor of History, The University of Connecticut

If You Thought Power Dressing Began With Gucci, Think Again.

It doesn't take an encounter with one of Henry VIII's ornately burnished and "embellished" codpieces to realize that power dressing has a long and time-honored history. More

History News

The past has many ways of making news in the present. This page summarizes the best stories as they happen and links you to the full details. Learn more →

Connecticut History News

News stories about Connecticut history and the people and institutions who preserve, present and protect our historical resources. Learn More

Great CT Stories

Great CT History to See & Do

Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art, and Family, 1740-1840

• With Needle And Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery From the Connecticut RIver Valley

Upcoming Talks

The State Historian maintains an active schedule of public talks and teacher workshops.The link below shows scheduled talks for the next year.

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Schedule A Talk For Your Organization: Learn More →

Office of the State Historian • 1800 Asylum Avenue, Room 210, West Hartford, CT • (860)570-9089 • walt@cthistory.org

Office of the Connecticut State Historian

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