Silas Markham Brooks, Connecticut’s first documented hot air balloonist, was one of many native Connecticans who pursued a colorful — if unpredictable — career as a consumm…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1933, the man whose fame as a fearless American aviation pioneer was second only to that of Charles Lindbergh, flew into Hartford’s Brainard Field just weeks after completin…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1933, the man whose fame as a fearless American aviation pioneer was second only to that of Charles Lindbergh, flew into Hartford’s Brainard Field just weeks after completin…| Today in Connecticut History
