Hartford, CT at a Glance
Founded in 1636, Hartford is a metropolitan city that serves as Connecticut's
state capital. Famous American authors Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe once
made Hartford their home. Today, Mark
Twain's House and the Harriet
Beecher Stowe Center are both open to the public and provide a fascinating
look into the two authors' lives. Visitors enjoy touring the Old
State House, which was completed in 1796 and is considered the oldest statehouse
in the United States. Bushnell
Park is another historic site, as it is the nation's oldest public park. A
variety of festivals and entertainment are found throughout the year at this park,
including the Greater
Hartford Festival of Jazz—a three-day event in July. Art lovers appreciate
the impressive collection at Wadsworth
Atheneum, while history enthusiasts whet their appetites at the Museum
of Connecticut History. Outdoor adventurers enjoy nearby Penwood
State Park, where hiking, picnicking and cross-country skiing are popular
pastimes.
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