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Top Historical Sites in Connecticut

Top Historical Sites in Connecticut
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Located in New England, this state's coastal location has provided Connecticut with a rich maritime tradition. The Mystic Seaport is one of the state's most visited attractions, and displays the history of the area. The past comes alive in this re-creation of an eighteenth century coastal town. A member of the Ivy League, Yale University is found in New Haven, Connecticut. Many of the buildings found on its campus are renowned for their architecture or historical significance. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at some of the most notable historical attractions found in the U.S. state of Connecticut.

Educational Institution


A member of the Ivy League, Yale University is found in New Haven, Connecticut. Many of the buildings found on its campus are renowned for their architecture or historical significance. Yale University Law School is consistently ranked the number one law school in America, and it is the institution where former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton both received their law degrees.

Harkness Tower is an historic clock tower that is always a stop on Yale campus tours. Other important buildings on the campus include the Yale Center for British Art, as well as the Yale University Art Gallery.

Final Resting Place


A National Historic Landmark, the Grove Street Cemetery is adjacent to the Yale campus. Founded in 1796, this cemetery is the final resting place of such important figures as inventor Eli Whitney and dictionary publisher Noah Webster.

The storied history of this state means that a link to the past is always just around the corner.

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