"Our towns were first incorporated in the 1680s. A pivotal point in
the Revolutionary War, Danbury was burned in 1777 by the British. A
significant battle raged in Ridgefield, and Generals Putnam and Rochambeau
camped here. Yankee ingenuity flourished. Scrabble was invented here. The
tea bag was developed here. Rubber was vulcanized for the first time here.
Danbury was the world leader in the manufacture of hats and now is a world
leader in space-age optical instruments. The Hubble Telescope, for example,
was developed in Danbury, enabling scientists to probe the galaxy in detail
never before possible. "
"Put a little romance back in your life with a stay at one of our
charming bed & breakfasts. Dine on sumptuous seafood by candlelight.
Discover the perfect antique at one of the many shops in the 21 towns that
make up Connecticut's Mystic & More! Explore America's maritime past at
Mystic Seaport. Or just unwind as you gaze at dolphins and whales swimming
at Mystic Marinelife Aquarium."
"New Haven, Connecticut, is a city that combines New England charm
with a robust cosmopolitan life, alive with world-class architecture and
memorable international cuisine. Located on Long Island Sound between New
York and Boston, Greater New Haven fans out from an historic city center and
harbor to scenic beaches and charming town greens. The city itself is a
cornucopia of cultural riches in the performing and visual arts a nd
outstanding educational opportunities, including Yale University, one of the
most prestigious institutions in the world."
"The rolling hills which make up the almost 18 square miles of
Orange, located 7 miles west of New Haven, were once owned by he Paugusset
Indians. In 1693 The Rev. Peter Pruden purchased these lands from the
Indians for six coats, ten blankets, one kettle , twelve hatchets, twelve
hoes, two dozen knives and a dozen small mirrors. Orange remained a simple
farming community until the mid 1940's when postwar residential construction
began."
"Beautiful forest land, open spaces and trails throughout, combined
with wonderful schools, an educated populace and safe rural charm, make
Woodbridge a wonderful place to live and do business. Combined with close
proximity to New Haven and area highways, Woodbridge has the enviable
combination of easy access and country living."
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