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Historical archaeology in the
state is featured in the latest issue of
“Connecticut History” journal, published at CCSU
NEW
BRITAIN -- January 18, 2008 -- The latest
edition of “Connecticut History,” the
first scholarly professional journal to be
housed at Central Connecticut State University,
focuses on historical
archaeology in the state.
Following a special introduction by State
Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, the new
issue of “Connecticut
History” contains articles by some of the
state’s most noted archaeologists.
Bellantoni collaborated on an article with David
Poirier from the state’s Commission on Culture
and Tourism, and other contributors are Robert
Gordon from Yale University and his co-writer
Mike Raber of the independent archaeological
firm Raber and Associates.
CCSU’s Dr. Warren Perry and his colleagues
Gerald F. Sawyer and Janet Woodruff produced an
article on African captivity and freedom in 18th
and 19th century Connecticut. Dr. Kenneth L.
Feder, CCSU professor of anthropology, authored
an article on Connecticut’s lighthouse
community. The new issue of “Connecticut
History” also contains contributions
from Friends of the
State Archaeologist, and Lucianne Lavin at the
Institute for American Indian Studies.
Dr.
Matthew Warshauer, CCSU professor of history, is
editor of “Connecticut History.”
Each issue of the
journal contains an oral history essay on a
Connecticut veteran, curriculum resources for
teachers, book reviews, and exhibition reviews.
Connecticut History is a publication of
the Association for the Study of Connecticut
History and is published in cooperation with
Central Connecticut State University. Public
subscription information
is available at the
ASCH website:
http://asch.ccsu.edu/
“Connecticut History” is made possible, in part,
by a grant from the Connecticut Humanities
Council (CHC), a public foundation in Middletown
that produces and funds public programs in
history, literature, civic issues, and other
humanities areas.
The
CHC’s lead grant line, the Cultural Heritage
Development Fund, awards $820,000 annually to
historical societies and other heritage
organizations for programs that illuminate
Connecticut’s heritage. CHC’s own programs
include Time for Ideas In Libraries, a
literature discussion program for adults,
families and children, and The Connecticut
Experience, a documentary series co-produced by
Connecticut Public Television that explores the
state’s unique character and identity. Each
year, over 600,000 people take part in projects
sponsored by or supported through the CHC.
Further information about the Connecticut
Humanities Council is available by calling (860)
685-2260 or visiting the CHC website:
http://www.ctculture.org
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