At any rate, if you get a chance, go check out Connecticut Museum Quest - a blog whose goal is "Destroying the myth that there is nothing to do here". In reading over bits and pieces of Steve's blog, including the home page, it appears that he started his blog to log his visits to all of the museums in Connecticut. While he initally thought there might be 100 or so museums to visit, since starting his quest Steve has found out that there are upwards of 450 museums and/or places that might qualify as museums in our small State of Connecticut. Definitely enough to keep him busy for a long time to come!

Steve's blog doesn't stop there, though, as there's also a Epherema page where Steve puts the random stuff that falls outside of what CTMQ is truly all about. On this page you'll find links to Modern Library’s Top 100 Books, 50 State Highpoints Project, and Wacky Beverages! All in all, a little bit of something for everyone it seems and I found myself reading post after post while making a longer and longer list of places to visit. Honestly, I think that the State of Connecticut needs to put Steve and his blog on its website as he's doing a darned fine job promoting the place and with people staying closer to home for vacations these days, his blog will point them in some interesting directions.
Don't just take my word for it - though I certainly wouldn't lie to you! - go check out Connecticut Museum Quest and then feel free to come back here and tell me that I was right, I don't mind!
When I lived in Ohio I was amazed to find out that the Cleveland Area was Connecticut's Western Reserve. When the states were land hungry and dividing up the known land, Ohio belonged to Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteEver been to Williamsburg? Virginia extended all the way to the pacific Ocean on one of their maps.
Maryland on the other hand has always looked like Maryland.
Very cool. I'm going over to check it out. I wish there was one about Ohio so I could go visit all those places :o)
ReplyDeleteHappy National Telecommunicator Week. What you do is so important to our lives and the lives of those we love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool blog. I'm thinking every state needs someone like Steve to help promote the little known places of interest for visitors and residents alike. Lots of work but definitely worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteI went over and I'll go back. It is a fascinating site with lots of great info and trivia. Thanks for the lead.
ReplyDeleteWhat Lois said.
ReplyDeleteGreat on the new history adventure. I'm sure you will find lots of new places to visit and report on.
Have a terrific day. :)
Wow, thanks for the kind words, Linda. You pretty much nailed my little blog in your post.
ReplyDeleteWe have similar interests - I noticed your post on the "oldest railroad tunnel in use in the US." Now THAT'S CTMQ worthy stuff! I'll check it out someday.
I'm glad a few non-Nutmeggers have stopped by CTMQ and have perhaps found we're not so boring here after all!
- Steve
What Lois and Sandee said.
ReplyDeleteI'll go over to Steve's and poke around. I want to know where to get the best Free Cheesecake!
okay is this a public announcement for a staycation. you must be on the payroll for the govenor. lol
ReplyDeleteyeah...he pretty much needs to rename his blog "Places for Linda to visit and take pictures"
ReplyDeleteseriously...it looks like a great weblog...full of wonderful places and interesting information.
Really super stuff! I've lived here all my life and have never been to the La Brea Tar Pits - or the Huntington Library. Shame on me!
ReplyDeleteI guess I need to come up with a Bucket List just for my own backyard....
~~~Blessings~~~
How cool. I will check out Steve's site. Thanks, Duchess for the info.
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