Topic Explorations are collections of items gathered together from throughout the website to illuminate a topic or event. Each Exploration links to a variety of related items: artifacts and documents from the Online Collection; interactive Activities, such as Oral Histories; Lessons; Exhibits; Events and People; and links to other resources.
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Eastern Europeans in the Connecticut River Valley 1880 to Present
Explore Polish and Eastern European immigration to the Connecticut River Valley, where the immigrants made vital contributions to the growth and development of farms, factories, and civic life, which their descendants continue to this day.
African Americans in Early Rural New England
Explore African American history in New England and discover a little-known chapter of their story of slavery and freedom in America.
Civil War Roll Call
Browse highlights from our collection of Civil War-related objects, images and documents, and interactive features.