Coltsville National Historical Park
Connecticut
Tonight
🌗 46% moon
6 h fully dark
Entrance
Free entry
Stamp Status
Unfortunately, since we are not an official park yet, we do not currently have a park stamp.
Park in Progress
Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visitor services are limited. For more information please visit our Park Development and Calendar pages.
Official NPS alert →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.
No entrance fee.
📞 (860) 500-6078
✉ colt@nps.govConditions
Weather now: ⛅ Partly cloudy, 82°F
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Things to do
Coltsville Self-Guided Tours · Complete as many stops as you'd like. Our longest tour is about 2 hrs.
Spend an Afternoon at Colt Park · There are many different recreational opportunities at Colt Park. One can spend as much or as little time at the Park as they would like, but make sure to check out the Samuel Colt Memorial Statue!
The Story of the Colts: Symbolism at the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Parish House · Expect to spend around one hour for this activity, between examining the stonework and walking to the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Parish House from the Colt Armory Complex.
Strike a Pose at the Armory · Spend as much or as little time as you would like walking around the Colt Armory Complex and taking in the sights. Make sure to strike a pose for an amazing photo in front of the Blue Onion Dome. The walk to Great River Park is just over a mile and there are amazing views of the Armory from across the Connecticut River.
Accessibility
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Places to see
Armsmear
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Colt Park
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Coltsville Self-Guided Tours
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James B. Colt House
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The "Potsdam" Worker Houses
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The Caldwell Hart Colt Memorial Parish House
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The Church of the Good Shepherd
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The Colt Gardener's Cottage and Colt Carriage House
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The East Armory Complex
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Worker Housing
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