NEW HAVEN, CT — The latest trek to a Hidden Gem in Connecticut takes us inside the New Haven Museum and a look at what the city was like a couple of centuries ago.

The museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave.

So ... what was New Haven like 200 years ago? Here is an overview of the exhibit:

The Hidden Gems series features out-of-the-way mom and pop restaurants, small specialty stores you may have never heard of, little-known historical markers or beautiful nature spots that may be a bit off the beaten path, all located within Connecticut.

Columns in this series in 2022 include:

Columns in this series from 2021 include:

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