by CT Trust | May 21, 2019 | Education, Event
The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office/ DECD invites you to attend: “Responsibilities and Limitations of Historic District Commissions” Historic District Commissions are charged with...
by CT Trust | Apr 9, 2019 | Education
The Connecticut Trust was proud to feature in its last bimonthly newsletter (available to members) the news that the Constance Baker Motley house and preserve have been added to the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Born and raised in New Haven, Judge Motley (1921-2005) and...
by CT Trust | Apr 2, 2019 | Advocacy, Education
In each of our bimonthly newsletters, we feature stories from around the state. Here are two from the latest issue! For a paper copy of our newsletter, become a member! Stratford: The American Shakespeare Theatre (1955; NR), pictured above, was destroyed by...
by CT Trust | Apr 1, 2019 | Education
While dismantling the Hills house on High Street in East Hartford, workers from the Glastonbury Restoration Company uncovered a 5-foot-long drawing of a battle scene. Although primitive in execution, the scene is complex, depicting three distinct groups of...
by CT Trust | Mar 31, 2019 | Advocacy, Education
We have all seen vacant houses and unused barns that are left to decay. First a hole develops in the roof, then the rain and snow get in, the frame slowly starts to sag, the windows fall out, and eventually (sometimes after many years), the structure collapses into a...
by CT Trust | Feb 12, 2019 | Education, Funding
The Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office is offering fellowships for professional development and learning opportunities not available or reimbursable from the recipient’s employer. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: attendance at...
