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Coltsville National Historical Park CT

Lat, Long: 42.4677505493, -73.203666687

Designation: National Historical Park

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.

Weather:

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

Directions:

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.

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Address/Contact:

120 Huyshope Ave

Hartford, US, 06106

Phone: (860) 500-6078

Email: colt@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Blue dome atop a large factory behind a riverThe Blue Onion Dome of the Armory and the spire of the Church against a cloudy blue sky.A church and trees against the backdrop of a bight blue sky and clouds.A tan and brown building, built in the Italian Villa style with rounded arches and balconies.A tan and brown building with numerous design elements meant resemble a ship, against a blue sky.A red brown building with a wooden enclosed spaced in front of trees on a cloudy day.A memorial statue of a young and adult Samuel ColtA statue of a young and an adult Samuel Colt in front of a tree with a cloudy sky.A white stone building with multiple windows and three chimneys with green grass and a black fence.