Mrs. Camm's CT State Project

Fast Facts:* CT is located in the northeast region of the US.* CT is one of the original 13 colonies.* CT was the 48th state to enter the union.* Our state song is "Yankee Doodle".* CT became a state on January 9, 1788.* Our state motto is He Who is Transplanted Still Sustains.* CT State Agriculture: Apples, Peaches, Vegetables, Tobacco ' Forage* Bordering States: New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island* State Population: About 3,600,000* State Hero: Nathan Hale* Major Cites: Stamford, Bridgeport ' New Haven* State Capital: Hartford

CT State Symbols* State bird: American Robin* State Animal: Sperm Whale* State Capital: Hartford* State Flower: Mountain Laurel* State Nickname: Constitution State* State Tree: White Oak* State Insect: Praying Manthis* State Fruit: Peach* State Song: Yankee Doodle

Famous People From CT* Betsey Johnson: Fashion Designer* Meg Ryan: Famous actress from Fairfield, CT* Brooke Burke: Famous model and cohost for "Dancing With the Stars"* Edwin Land: Famous inventor, invented the Polaroid camera* Treat Williams: Famous actor

Tourist Attractions

Gillett CastleTake a tour around this beautful castle and their grounds.

Mark Twain HouseTake a tour at Mark Twain's house in Hartford, CT.

Light House ParkLocated in New Haven, CT. They have a special winter light show in December and a merry go round that's open in the summer months.

Mystic Aquarium