Historic Hartford Walking Tours return with new themes and beloved favorites

Connecticut Landmarks’ Butler-McCook House & Garden invites visitors to take to the streets of Connecticut’s capital city this Spring with four Historic Hartford Walking Tours, including a brand-new sports-themed tour for the 2024 season.

Charter Oak & Coltsville Walking Tour

Colts Factory Hartford, Connecticut walking tour in April 2024 — Colts Factory photo via Connecticut Landmarks

For the first walking tour of the season, explore the architectural treasures of Coltsville and the Charter Oak neighborhoods. Butler-McCook staff will 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. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am–12 noon. Tickets are $10/person and may be purchased here.

Frederick Law Olmsted Walking Tour

Frederick Law Olmsted in hartford connecticut walking tour in april 2024 — Frederick Law Olmsted photo via Connecticut Landmarks

The following weekend, traverse the streets and sites of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Hartford to commemorate this illustrious native son. Highlights include the Butler-McCook House & Garden, Olmsted’s birth site, Bushnell Park, the Capitol Grounds, High Street, Ann Street, and Keney Clock Tower, with optional visit (by car) to Olmsted’s gravesite in Old North Cemetery at the conclusion. The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am–12:30 pm. Tickets are $10/person and may be purchased here.

Hartford Sports History Walking Tour

Connecticut sports history walking to in hartford connecticut in may 2024 — Photo via Connecticut Landmarks

Our brand-new walking tour invites visitors to discover Hartford’s sports history. Take to the streets to uncover the history of sports in the city from ballooning to bicycles, boxing to baseball, and so much more. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 10 am–12 noon, with a rain date of May 5. Tickets are $10/person and may be purchased here.

Hartford Bridges & Walkways Walking Tour

Hartford bridges and walkways walking tour in hartford connecticut in May 2024 — Photo via Connecticut Landmarks

Located at the juncture of the Little River and the Connecticut River, Hartford’s downtown includes numerous historic bridges and walkways. In this walking tour, explore the histories of these landmarks and engineering marvels, including the Little River Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, the Bulkeley Bridge, and the G. Fox walkway, among others. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10 am–12:30 pm. Tickets are $10/person and may be purchased here.

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