In 1639 delegates from the major sovereignties of the Connecticut region, met in a small English settlement along the Connecticut River. The reason for the meeting was to sign a treaty ending the war that had raged in the area for the last two years. The parties involved, the English, the Mohegans, and the Narragansets,…
Hartford Race Riots – By Jared Cyr Hartford: A Hotbed of Racism In the late 60’s the city of Hartford becomes a hotbed of racial tension that leads to a series of riots over the years. “No Danger of Race Riots in Hartford Police Officials Say.” It was August 4, 1919. Hartford’s black clergymen feared…
The Jewish Community of Hartford (cont) By: Jackson Russo The Jewish community in Hartford, Connecticut during the early 20th century played a very important role within the city. They helped layout the infrastructure and groundwork that aided in the development of Hartford as a city and state capitol. The Jewish community played in integral role…
The Jewish Community of Hartford, Connecticut (cont.) By: Jackson Russo First Steps of the Community The first legitimate community oriented act by the Jewish people of Hartford was the formation of Beth Israel in 1843. Starting off with only a handful of members meeting within a private home, the Congregation of Beth Israel quickly grew…
The Jewish Community of Hartford, Connecticut By: Jackson Russo The city of Hartford Connecticut is known around the country for a handful of things. Known as the insurance capital of the world, Hartford has seen many years of prosperity and success. During the early 20th century, in the years surrounding the first world war, Hartford…
