Category: CONNECTICUT

• The American Puritans – Hooker, Shepard and Bradstreet Part 2

  

  This post explores Old Boston and Hartford, covering Thomas Hooker, Thomas Shepard, and Anne Bradstreet’s contributions to early American history. It highlights their journeys, significant events, and memorials, emphasizing their roles in founding institutions like Harvard, establishing churches, and shaping Puritan beliefs in the 17th century.

  June 10, 2025

  CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS

  American Puritans, Andover, Anne Bradstreet, Anne Hutchinson, Cambridge, Charlestown, Freedom Trail, Harvard, Thomas Hooker, Thomas Shepard

• Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library  

  

  Beinecke in New Haven is a hidden gem, showcasing a rich collection of old books, including those from James Pierrepont, who initiated Yale Library’s founding. Visitors can discover various historical items, like Esther Burr’s journal and an original Gutenberg Bible, making this library a fascinating archive of history and literature.

  January 31, 2025

  CONNECTICUT

  Beinecke, Esther Edwards, Gutenberg Bible, James Pierrepont, Jonathan Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Yale University

• The Pierrepont’s, Jonathan Edwards and Yale University

  

  A historical tour of New Haven, Connecticut, focusing on Rev. James Pierrepont’s legacy as a pastor and Yale’s founder. It highlights significant locations, such as the Pierrepont home and burial sites. Key figures include Jonathan Edwards and notable Yale alumni.

  January 31, 2025

  CONNECTICUT

  James Pierrepont, Johathan Dickinson, Jonathan Edwards, Mary Hooker, New Haven, Sarah Edwards, Thomas Hooker, Yale University