The Italian Heart of Connecticut #connecticut #italian #heritage #history Italians make up a larger share of Connecticut’s population than anywhere else in America. Their story began in the late 1800s, when families from southern Italy and Sicily arrived through Ellis Island and built lives from stone and soil. From Wooster Street’s apizza to Hartford’s trailblazing leaders, the Italian spirit still defines the state — a legacy of work, family, and pride that endures from Stamford to Bridgeport