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Coltsville National Historical Park

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About Coltsville

When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes and the Colt empire was born. Following Colt's untimely death in 1862, his wife, Elizabeth Colt, would lead the company to its legendary status, and influence Hartford for over 40 years.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
Connecticut
Designation
National Historical Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Coltsville.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Weather and when to go

Hartford experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a pleasant spring and autumn.

Getting there

Coltsville NHP is located in Hartford, Connecticut in the heart of the Sheldon/Charter Oak Neighborhood. See our directions page for how to get here.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
120 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Official site
nps.gov/colt

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Coltsville

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Things to do in Coltsville

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Coltsville Self-Guided Tours

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 55 min

    Explore the sites and history of Coltsville National Historical Park through a self-guided walking tour.

  • Spend an Afternoon at Colt Park

    Playground · about 1 hour

    Colt Park, once apart of the estate of Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Colt, was deeded to the City of Hartford in 1905. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities that…

  • The Story of the Colts: Symbolism at the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Parish House

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 1 hour

    The Church of the Good Shepherd and the Caldwell Hart Colt Memorial Parish House were commissioned by Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt in remembrance of her husband, infant children and…

  • Strike a Pose at the Armory

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 30 min

    The Blue Dome and Rampart Colt have long graced the skyline of Hartford and have stood as a symbol of the famed industrialist Samuel Colt. There are many locations within Hartford…

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