The Deadliest Tornado in Connecticut History Struck Wallingford #wallingfordct #tornado #weather #history In August 1878, a tornado tore through Wallingford, Connecticut — the deadliest in state history. Winds near 200 miles per hour ripped homes from their foundations, destroyed the Catholic Church and schoolhouse, and left 34 dead, 70 injured. With telegraph lines down, a twelve-year-old boy rode for help as Town Hall became a hospital. Two days later, thousands filled the streets to mourn the

The Italian Heart of Connecticut #connecticut #italian #heritage #history Italians make up a larger share of Connecticut’s population than anywhere else in America. Their story began in the late 1800s, when families from southern Italy and Sicily arrived through Ellis Island and built lives from stone and soil. From Wooster Street’s apizza to Hartford’s trailblazing leaders, the Italian spirit still defines the state — a legacy of work, family, and pride that endures from Stamford to Bridgeport