20-120 MinutesNo fees required.
Coltsville Self-Guided Tours
Coltsville National Historical Park
Explore the sites and history of Coltsville National Historical Park through a self-guided walking tour.
Welcome to Coltsville National Historical Park! While we are not yet an established park, we encouraged you to get out and explore the sites in this historic location. Using the Coltsville NHP App, explore this industrial city on a self-guided walking tour, visiting at eleven different sites all while learning about Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt. As you walk this historic district, take a moment to reflect upon the ingenuity of a man and how Samuel and Elizabeth changed the landscape and history of Hartford and the United States. Many of these locations are now private residences and are not open to the public, therefore please be respectful of the current residents while walking the grounds of Coltsville.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingImmigrationIndustryFactoriesMigrant WorkersMilitaryArmoriesInfantry and MilitiaMonuments and MemorialsScience, Technology and InnovationWars and ConflictsCivil WarSpanish-American WarWorld War IWorld War IISamuel Coltelizabeth hart jarvis coltfirearmsConnecticut historyfactoryarchitecture
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Duration
20-120 Minutes
Duration Details
Complete as many stops as you'd like. Our longest tour is about 2 hrs.
Fees
No fees required.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Most of these sites are accessible by city sidewalk or brief road sections. The route is generally flat but uphill towards the Colt Monument, then downhill through Colt Park and flat back to the East Armory Complex.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be on a six-feet leash. Pick up all pet waste and deposit in trash receptacles.
Reservations
No
Age Info
Visitor of all age can enjoy this self-guided tour. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Location
East Armory Complex