Online Resources

The following online resources are helpful for exploring the wealth on information on Connecticut and can help to bring the themes of the commission to life.

Civics101
Published by the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s office, this is a civic engagement toolkit with resources on ways to increase your civic power.

Connecticut Archives Online (CAO)
Connecticut’s Archives Online was undertaken by the Western Connecticut State University Archives in 2008 and is a project that facilitates searching archival holdings in our state.

Connecticut Collections (CTCo)
CTCo is a resource for teachers and students, researchers, other organizations looking to learn more about their own collections, and history and art lovers. It brings together resources from museums and archives throughout the state in one place.

Connecticut Digital Archive (CTDA)
The CTDA is part of the Digital Preservation Repository Program at the University of Connecticut. It is dedicated to the maintenance, delivery, and preservation of a wide range of digital resources for educational and cultural institutions and State Agencies in Connecticut.

Connecticut Explored Magazine
Connecticut Explored is the nonprofit magazine of Connecticut history. Anyone with an interest in the untold stories of Connecticut’s past can satisfy their curiosity with each issue of Connecticut Explored. The magazine offers a variety and range of stories that connect our past to our present and future.

Connecticut Genealogy Index
The Connecticut Genealogy Index is a free searchable database that provides a basic index to modern records filed with the Connecticut Department of Health using Freedom of Information Act and Open Data requests.

ConnecticutHistory.org
ConnecticutHistory.org is a state public history resource that provides engaging, well-researched stories about Connecticut history that link to reliable primary and interpretive resources.