Connecticut Is Still Eccentric

Connecticut Public Radio

Published July 10, 2015 at 9:00 AM EDT

After a long hiatus, our Connecticut eccentricities team is back. Join us as we explore the many unique facts and details that make Connecticut… well, Connecticut.

We ask burning questions like: Why does Haddam have a museum dedicated to Shad fishing? What exactly is Russian Village in Southbury? And what's up with Willimantic's annual Boom Box Parade?

Throughout the hour, we take your questions and comments, as well. What makes your town unique or puzzling? What local history is important where you live?

GUESTS:

Johnna Kaplan - Writes for The Size of Connecticut
Stephen Wood - Writes for Connecticut Museum Quest
Bill Faude - Author of Hidden History of Connecticut

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John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

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