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About Connecticut

The story of Connecticut

Connecticut is New England on a manageable scale — colonial coastlines, Ivy League towns and the birthplace of the American submarine.

History & heritage

The fifth state to ratify the Constitution in 1788, Connecticut's 1638 Fundamental Orders earned it the Constitution State nickname. With the state motto “Qui transtulit sustinet” and a founding year of 1788, Connecticut carries a history you can wear on your chest — that's what our print-on-demand apparel is here for.

Geography & landscape

Long Island Sound curves along the south, the Connecticut River bisects the state, and rolling hills climb into the Litchfield highlands. Covering 5,543 sq mi, Connecticut lies in the Northeast region and runs on Eastern time.

Culture, food and traditions

From Yale's Gothic quads to Mystic's tall ships, Connecticut mixes preppy tradition with maritime and industrial heritage. From regional flavors like New Haven apizza, hot lobster roll, steamed cheeseburger to festivals such as Durham Fair and Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, the culture of Connecticut shows up in every collection we design.

Sports, colleges and community

Home teams like UConn Huskies, Hartford Athletic and universities such as Yale, UConn, Wesleyan anchor communities across the state — and inspire many of our Connecticut designs.

Parks, landmarks and wildlife

Landmarks like Mystic Seaport, Yale, Mark Twain House, USS Nautilus and protected lands such as Weir Farm, Gillette Castle, Bluff Point give Connecticut its outdoor identity. The state animal is the Sperm Whale, the state bird is the American Robin, and the state tree is the White Oak — all of which show up in our nature and park collections.

Interesting facts about Connecticut

• The USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine, was built in Groton.
• New Haven is credited with inventing the hamburger (1900).
• Hartford is the insurance capital of the world.
• Connecticut has the shortest coastline of any Atlantic state.