Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Charter Oak & Coltsville
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About Butler-McCook House & Garden
Built in 1782, this was the original home of Eliza Butler and her husband, Reverend John McCook. It stands as the oldest remaining house in the area, preserved to showcase the history of the McCook family and their connections.story_potoo
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Join us to explore the architectural treasures of Coltsville and the Charter Oak neighborhoods. Discuss the impacts of industry and immigration on these neighborhoods in Hartford, including sites like the Colt Factory and its worker houses, the Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House, the Capewell Nail Factory, and the Polish National Home.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Martha Hall Kelly’s best-selling book "Lilac Girls" at the museum that first inspired her! Site administrator Peg Shimer and author Martha Hall Kelly take guests on a special house tour to point out some of Caroline’s favorite places in the summer home her family called “The Hay.”
Follow in the footsteps of the British Expeditionary Force during the summer of 1940, traveling from Paris to London with the New England Air Museum and Stephen Ambrose Tours.