Browse Exhibits (4 total)
Connecticut Irish and World War I
A brief history of the Irish American citizens of Connecticut who took up arms and fought for America during World War I.
Moving on Up? The Great Migration in Hartford Connecticut during the “Great War”
The Challenges and Triumphs of Hartford's African American Residents During the Decade of the Great War
Connecticut Manufacturing During the First World War
An overview of manufacturing in Connecticut during the First World War using photos from various factories showcasing their productions.
Industry in Connecticut during World War I
A digital exhibit on World War I's impact on industry in Connecticut. Looking specifically at Colt Manufacturing Company, Landers, Frary, & Clark, and the role of women workers. Connecticut had already been known for its multitude of manufacturers and the influx of war contracts expanded these industries to new levels.
Exhibit created by Chris Menapace.