The history of New England's largest river reaches back into time. Explore the links below for a variety of 21st century-style adventures into the Connecticut River Valley's vivid past. Take a virtual tour of the Connecticut River Valley! Sample our heritage trails describing historic sites on both sides of the river. Explore our heritage database of National Register sites along the river in New Hampshire and Vermont. Visit past and present bridges over the Connecticut River. Take an armchair tour of the river within the pages of Proud to Live Here. The Connecticut River Byway, focused on the Valley's rich natural, cultural, and agricultural heritage, will guide you to historic sites to visit. Find links to historic preservation guidance and organizations in New Hampshire and Vermont, and beyond.