Old State House, The - Hartford Museum
- Address: 800 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103-2301
- Phone: +1 860 522 6766
- Website:www.ctosh.org
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2.5
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2+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Frommers | 0.0 |
1+ reviews |
Old State House, The
800 Main St.Hartford, CT 06103-2301
Old State House, The Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Designed by Charles Bulfinch, this is the oldest state house in the nation. Many major state and national events were, and continue to be held in this location. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- This is where Connecticut's citizens have shaped and reshaped the state's democratic heritage. The building was designed by the noted architect, Charles Bulfinch, and completed in 1796. -- Tourists from around the world, school children, neighborhood and civic groups, corporations and public offi... more on MuseumStuff.com
- After a 4-year, $12-million restoration, the 1796 State House opened in time to celebrate its bicentennial. Costumed interpreters stand ready to answer questions. Upstairs on the right is the Senate chamber, with a full-length painting of the first president by the indefatigable Washington portra... more on Frommers
- Multi media interactive exhibition - Self guided audio tour - Immersive education center - Eclectic museum store - Events, programs & concerts - National historic landmark ... more on entertainment.com
- This Federal-style house with an elaborate cupola and roof balustrade was designed in the early 1700s by Charles Bulfinch, architect of the U.S. Capitol. It served as Connecticut's state capitol until a new building opened in 1879, then became Hartford's city hall until 1915. In the 1820 Senate C... more on Fodor's
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5.0
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Great place for families!!
I brough my husband and 3 kids to the Old State House on a saturday. They had so many activities and programs for the kids to do! They got to dress up using old costumes and play in their education center. I loved the store they have there too! Not your typical museum gift shop. They had tons of ... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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- Read more about Old State House, The on Yahoo! Travel
- www.ctosh.org
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