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Connecticut’s Tobacco Valley

56m 41s

Explore the intriguing history of Connecticut’s tobacco industry, and learn how tobacco helped shape the communities and economics of central Connecticut. The one-hour documentary is a production of the Connecticut Experience, an ongoing series co-produced by CPTV and the Connecticut Humanities Council.

Aired: 08/12/25
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