THINGS TO DO IN HARTFORD

A visit to Hartford would be incomplete without exploring the historic sites that it has to offer. Many of these sites are within walking distance of the Convention Center and Marriott Hotel. Visit famous people’s homes, government buildings from the Early Republic , ancient burying grounds, and art museums. The following list is a sample of what you can “CONNECT” to in Hartford.

Ancient Burying Ground, Gold Street and Main Street, Hartford
Hartford ’s oldest historic site, and final resting place of many Founders. View gravestone art and history from the mid 1600s to the early 1800s. ( http://www.theancientburyingground.org/ ).

Butler-McCook Home & Garden, Main Street, Hartford
This 1782 home contains a collection of original furnishings from the 18th and 19th centuries. A restored Victorian garden is behind the home. www.hartnet.org/als/alsprop.htm.

Christ Church Cathedral, Main and Church Streets, Hartford
Erected in 1828, one of the oldest Gothic churches in the United States. Beautifully restored.( http://www.ccathedral.org/ ).

HarrietBeecher Stowe Center, 77 Forest Street, Hartford
1871 Victorian cottage, home to the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Includes Victorian gardens.( http://www.harrietbeecherstowe.org/ ).

Mark Twain House and Museum, 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford
Built in 1873-74, the unusual 19 room Victorian Gothic home was occupied by Twain for 17 years. The mansion features designs by Tiffany, as well as elaborate stencil work and carved woodwork. ( http://www.marktwainhouse.org/ ).

OldState House, 800 Main Street, Hartford
Begin your visit to Hartford with a tour of this 1796 National Historic Landmark, one of the nation's oldest state houses. Tour the magnificently restored historic rooms, experience the interactive audio tour, visit the immersive Education Center , see the exciting new exhibition, shop in the Museum Store, attend a program, and so much more! ( http://www.ctosh.org/ ).

State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford
Gold-domed High Victorian Gothic building, complete in 1878. National historic landmark. State executive offices and legislative chambers. ( www.cga.ct.gov/capitoltours ).

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street, Hartford
World renowned collections of Hudson River School and Old Master paintings, rare European porcelains, costumes and textiles. American decorative arts and contemporary art. Special exhibits during the Conference include Picasso to Pop: Aspects of Modern Art; Faith & Fortune: Five Centuries of European Masterworks; and Connecticut Contemporary. ( www.wadsworthatheneum.org ).