Legends

The Nutmeg State is full of fascinating–if not a little odd–legends, myths and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. We find the Connecticut’s strange history just as interesting as you do!

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The Winsted Wildman

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Bigfoot? Bear? Hoax? The Winsted Wildman may be all or none of these, but it definitely is one of the state’s more fun legends.

The State Capitol, Hartford

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We know the State Capitol is full of political skeletons, but could it also be the home to the ghost of a governor past?

Coming Up Empty on Old Leathery

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The controversy over the exhumation of the Old Leather Man’s remains has come to a conclusion, but the mystery continues …

Leather Man Mania

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Just because an anonymous wanderer has been dead for over 130 years doesn’t mean he can’t still be in the headlines.

Penfield Reef Lighthouse, Fairfield

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Just off the coast of Fairfield, a lonely light sits in the Sound — a safety signal for ships or a beacon for spirits?

Damned Interview: Dan W. DeLuca

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Historian and author Dan W. DeLuca is the leading expert on The Old Leather Man. He recently took the time to answer some questions about everyone’s favorite legendary leather-clad wanderer.

Sea Monsters & Serpents, Long Island Sound

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With its long and rich maritime heritage, Connecticut has witnessed more than a fair share of sea monsters and serpents in the waters off its coast.

The Glawackus, Glastonbury

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Described as a fearsome cross between a dog, panther and a bear, the legendary and mysterious Glawackus terrorized Glastonbury and the surrounding areas during the middle part of the 20th century.

The Melon Heads

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Growing up in Milford, one of the local stories we all heard about was about a group of giant-headed mutants who lived on the outskirts of town, a band of inbred freaks who were ready to prey Deliverance-style on whoever was careless enough to wander into their midst….

Hannah Cranna

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When she was alive, Hannah Cranna was known as “The Wicked Witch of Monroe,” a reputation that continues to follow her over 150 years after her death.

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