A CT man survived the sinking of the Titanic 110 years ago, but he was accused of getting into a “women and children only” lifeboat by wearing a dress. The problem is, it was a completely fabricated story. Yet, the lie followed William Sloper for the rest of his life, because his father urged him to ignore the controversy. In the absence of a denial, the story stuck. The truth finally emerged, but not in time for Sloper. This intriguing tale will be told by Cathy Nelson, Librarian Emeritus of the Berlin Public Library.
The Day 4 Trains Collided in 10 Minutes
Identifying Four Unearthed 250-year-old Skeletons, Buried in a Mass Grave
When Dinosaurs Roamed Connecticut
The First State Prison Ever in the U.S. was in CT - and it was Like a Dungeon
Is a Pickle That Doesn’t Bounce Illegal in Connecticut?
Benedict Arnold and the Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield
The Mystery of Sherlock Holmes and his Gillette Castle
Curses, Buried Treasure, Ghosts - Milford’s Charles Island Has it All
Connecticut’s Civil War Battle of Charcoal Run: Danbury versus New Fairfield
Connecticut’s Worst Natural Disaster - The Floods of 1955
When Indian Culture and Christianity Met Each Other in Connecticut
Connecticut Features Many Gems - Literally!
When Grave Robbing Became Illegal in Connecticut
The First Mass Murder in the U.S. (in the 1700s) was in western Connecticut
The Hubble Telescope: Uncovering the Secrets of the Universe
In the Presence of Greatness: Danbury’s Marian Anderson
The Odd Notch Along Connecticut’s Northern Border
Connecticut’s Only Pro Football Team
How an American Industry Grew but Then Left Big Problems
Did JFK Single-Handedly Kill the Hatting Industry?
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