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The history of New England's largest river
reaches back into time. It is the story of clashing
continental plates and glaciers, the story of
Abenaki living lightly on the land, and the story
of colonial settlement in villages among fields and
forests, whose architectural distinction still
dominates the valley today.
Explore the links below for a variety
of 21st century-style adventures into the
Connecticut River Valley's vivid past.
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Take a virtual tour of the Connecticut
River Valley! Sample our collection of
motoring--or bicycling-- heritage
trails describing historic sites on
both sides of the river.
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Explore our extensive heritage
database
of National Register sites in the
towns along the river in New Hampshire and
Vermont. At right, an example of the
distinctive Connecticut River Valley
porch.
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The Connecticut
River Byway, focused on the Valley's
rich and varied natural, cultural, and
agricultural heritage, will guide you to
historic
sites to visit.
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Take an armchair tour of the Orford
Ridge scene above, learn about the ancient
waterway of the Connecticut, and explore
the valley's natural and cultural
treasures within the pages of Proud
to Live Here.
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Find links
to historic preservation guidance and
organizations in New Hampshire and
Vermont, and beyond.
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