Today in History: Connecticut
Today in History–January 9–the Library of Congress features Connecticut, which became the fifth state to ratify the U.S Constitution on this day in 1788. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to learn more about the culture and history of Connecticut through the review of primary sources.
Connecticut stories from America’s Library
Connecticut primary source set with Teacher’s Guide
Connecticut correspondence & documents
Connecticut historical newspapers
Pictorial Americana: Selected images of Connecticut
More Connecticut images
Connecticut songs & oral histories
Contemporary U.S. legislation related to Connecticut