A Historical Organization Changes With The Times

“It's going to be a very big day”

Sheryl Hack encountered a problem after she took a job three years ago with one of the state's venerable cultural organizations. Whenever she introduced herself as executive director of the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society, she was frequently met with 'blank stares.'

The archaic name caused a lot of confusion about the organization's purpose. To end the confusion, the 72-year-old society voted last fall to change its name: it is now known simply as Connecticut Landmarks.

The new name, Hack said, better represents the organization's relevance and goal of exploring Connecticut history in new ways. Read more

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Ron Warrington

Groton, CT

I am very interested in Yantic Ct's history. Paticularly the Stone Bridge and old building now being renovated. I can't believe there is a community like this which is dead ended with one way in and one way out. Is there some history documented for this place?

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