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‘Historical’ Savings at Museums and Sites in CT for the History-Minded on June 10

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If you or your family are fascinated by history, you might be surprised by how many museums and historical sites there are within a short drive in Connecticut, and on Saturday, June 10, many of those places have discounts, free offers and even free admission. Take advantage. Whether your interests are in colonial or 19th century houses, early technology (or even later technology), aircraft, trains, old farms, historical figures, the Revolutionary War or later wars, there’s a day trip you can take (and in some cases a much shorter trip) to a museum in Connecticut. You can combine visits to these sites with others nearby and even with other historic places and museums not listed here (or with things your kids can do or with art museum visits). There are lots of possibilities here to tailor your trip to your interests.

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Step Into the Past at Pequot Museum’s 17th Century Encampment

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Step into the past at Pequot Museum’s 17th Century Encampment with re-enactors showcasing various aspects of daily New England life in the 1600s on the weekend of  at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum. The Pequot Museum will feature a live 17th century encampment complete with Native American, English, Dutch and French re-enactors showcasing various aspects of daily New England life in the 1600s. Travel back in time at the museum farmstead to experience Native American and European life in the 17th Century! Participate in wampum making, cooking, militia drills, cannon drills, basket making, pottery, archery, lacrosse, children’s games and more. Explore living history displays from the Pequot War (1636-1637) and King Philips War (1675-1677) periods.