Under the Charter Oak

Episode 4: Small but Mighty: The people's Collection

Listen to Episode 4

Ashley, Kym, and Matt are joined by Jennifer Matos, the Administrator at the Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library. We learn about the history and mission of the museum, get highlights about various collections and artifacts, and finally learn the (true?) story of the Charter Oak. There was a heist! Oh and the Nutmeg, the seed that gave our beloved state one of its nicknames, may be based on a lie. Dun dun dun.

Today's Guest Host

Jennifer DiCola Matos has served as the Administrator at the Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library since 2023. She has over 20 years of experience in the Greater Hartford Area’s cultural institutions including serving as Executive Director of the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society from 2014-2023. Ms. Matos has a B.A. in History and Art History from the University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT and a M.A. in American Civilization from Brown University, Providence, RI.

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About Under the Charter Oak

Under the Charter Oak is a podcast of the CT State Library Division of Library Development.

The CT State Library is a gateway to lifelong learning for all residents and visitors, inspiring a shared and informed future through our diverse, historic, and cultural resources.

The Under the Charter Oak Podcast will be a monthly podcast produced and run by DLD staff members highlighting different library projects and initiatives of the CT State Library and partners.  

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