Coltsville National Historical Park

Parish House
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.
Map showing location of park.
Image of Springfield Armory along with text describing the Forging Freedom special event
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Hosts Free Forging Freedom Celebration
Join us August 29th from 10am to 3pm at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site for "Forging Freedom"- a full day of excitement, history and hands-on experiences! Kids can become Junior Rangers, enjoy free ice cream and explore interactive exhibits. Families can experience re-enactments, see military vehicles up close and even watch a Black Hawk helicopter land on the Armory Green!
Blue dome atop a large factory behind a river
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The Blue Onion Dome of the Armory and the spire of the Church against a cloudy blue sky.
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A church and trees against the backdrop of a bight blue sky and clouds.
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A tan and brown building, built in the Italian Villa style with rounded arches and balconies.
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A tan and brown building with numerous design elements meant resemble a ship, against a blue sky.
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A red brown building with a wooden enclosed spaced in front of trees on a cloudy day.
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A statue of a young and an adult Samuel Colt in front of a tree with a cloudy sky.
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A white stone building with multiple windows and three chimneys with green grass and a black fence.
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