Under the Charter Oak

A podcast of the CT State Library Division of Library Development

Episode 8: He's Some Dog: Stg. Stubby a WW1 Hero

Listen to Episode 8

Do you have a famous dog on your van? We do. Today, Ashley, Matt, and Kym learn all about Sargent Stubby, the most decorated war dog of WWI and the only dog promoted to Sargent. Where was Stubby from you ask? Where else, Connecticut. Christine Pittsley, Museum Curator at the Museum of Connecticut History joins us on the pod to tell us about Sgt. Stubby, his owner, and the impact Stubby had not only in CT, but across the country and even in a few others! He was small, but he was also mighty!

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.  

And, you can find Under the Charter Oak wherever you get your podcasts!