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I Am Steampunk…or maybe not.

The Cranky Yankee is not going to pretend she’s anything, except someone who likes to dress up.  And she had that opportunity at last night’s art opening at the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT.  It was a grand affair as the museum presented “Steampunk Bizarre: The Unknown” and many of those in attendance…artists and [...]

Halloween Haunted Lantern Tour at Cedar Hill Cemetery

Happy Halloween!!

As some of you might know, I worked at the Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation in Hartford, CT all summer as part of my internship for my Master’s Degree in Public History.  As part of my job, I researched and wrote stories about the many interesting people buried at Cedar Hill.   I am [...]

Cedar Hill Cemetery events

During this past summer, I worked as an intern at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, CT.  It was a valuable experience, and I learned a great deal not only about the cemetery but about local history as well.

It is a beautiful rural-park style, Victorian cemetery and is worth a visit.  One of the great [...]

Last week to see the Kellogg Brothers’ show

The Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford, CT wants to let you know that the Kellogg Brothers‘ print show will be closing this Saturday.  Make sure you get out and see this before it closes!  (see press release below)

Also, check out the new book by Nancy Finlay about the history of the Kellogg Brothers prints: [...]