CT Open House Day
Saturday, June 10 | 12:00 – 2:00pm | Free
Enjoy a family-friendly Scavenger Hunt and short guided tours at 12:00 and 1:00 pm.
Tour this 1640-era historic site to learn about local burial practices and to hear stories about the families who lived here. Discover more about everyday life hundreds of years ago, including the struggles and successes of ordinary and extraordinary folks.
Center Church, located next door at 675 Main Street, and the 1636 Heritage Partnership will have the sanctuary open. Please drop by to view the Tiffany windows and to learn more about the history of Center Church and the preservation of its buildings.
Scavenger Hunts & Local Lore
Sundays, June 18, July 16 & August 13 | 11:00am – 2:00pm | Free, donations accepted. Pre-registration is suggested by emailing [email protected]
Fun, family-friendly activities include Scavenger Hunts and an Orienteering Challenge. Find clues and answer questions to discover local lore and the fascinating stories of diverse people from centuries ago.
Center Church, located next door at 675 Main Street, and the 1636 Heritage Partnership will have the sanctuary open. Please drop by to view the Tiffany windows and to learn more about the history of Center Church and the preservation of its buildings.
Guided Tour: Soldiers of the Revolutionary War | 2:00pm
Sunday, July 16 | 2:00pm
Free, donations accepted. Pre-registration is suggested by emailing [email protected]
Beginning in April, 1775, Connecticut mustered more than 40,000 Connecticut men for military service during the Revolution. Hartford played a key role as a central location between New York and Boston. Learn more about the people of Hartford who contributed their time and efforts to fight against the oppressive British rule, such as men in the militia including Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth and many other captains and soldiers who served. Discover the importance of
The Connecticut Courant newspaper, founded in 1764 and surviving to this day as The Courant. View the stones and sites of the farmers who supplied the militias with valuable materials that assisted the war effort such as provisions, horses, lumber and more.