Gardner Lake in Salem is known for many things — its natural beauty . . . its excellent fishing . . . an entire house sitting on its murky bottom . . …
Connecticut Curiosities
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It hardly occurs to most Connecticut residents that having a medieval-style castle looming high over a placid New England river valley is anything out of the ordinary. But trust us, Gillette Castle …
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In Groton, there exists an unusual complex that has been dated back to nearly 2,000 B.C., with stone chambers and mysterious formations. Behold: Gungywamp! We finally visit Gungywamp for ourselves to get …
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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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Abandoned PlacesConnecticut CuriositiesInvestigations
Holy Land USA, Waterbury
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciWe’ve all seen it while driving along either Route 8 or I-84 through Waterbury: the huge corss high atop Pine Hill. Many already know about it, but the 50-foot high cross marks …
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Connecticut CuriositiesInvestigationsWeird Places
Joseph Steward’s Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities, Hartford
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciOne of the first museums in North America, Joseph Steward’s Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities is testament to the fact that even over 200 years ago, people loved the damned!
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Connecticut CuriositiesInvestigationsWeird Places
Little People’s Village, Middlebury
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciLittle People’s Village in Middlebury is a complex of crumbling doll-sized houses that’s rumored to be the legacy of a crazy woman who thought she was “Queen of the Little People.” As …
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Since the United States seems to be lacking in destinations for religious pilgrimages, in 1958 the Montford Missionaries decided to construct a replica of one of the most-visited sites on the planet, …
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From what scant historical accounts there are, Mary Hart led an unremarkable life. It was, however, her alleged unusual death — and what happened afterward — that has made her story memorable.
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One man’s joy is another man’s nuisance. And nowhere is that more evident than in the case of the monk (or Quaker) parakeets that now inhabit a number of towns along the …
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Connecticut CuriositiesHauntingsInvestigationsWeird Places
Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciThe first prison (as well as the first copper mine) in U.S. history has seen its fair share of heartache and tragedy — and also stories of ghost sightings and other paranormal …
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Yale University boasts one of the most exclusive and enigmatic groups in the world, one that dates back approximately 175 years and features numerous U.S. presidents, senators and governors as well as …