Museum-Connecticut History
231 Capitol Ave
HartfordCT06106
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Description
Connecticut in all its glory is proudly displayed here at the state's official museum that highlights the history of America's Constitution State. From its inception as a place for nutmeg dealers at the ports of New Haven and New London to the present day, everything you wanted to know about Connecticut can be found on this museum's walls and shelves. A couple of the highlights include the...
Tips
Early Self-Government:
Look out for the Fundamental Orders of 1639, a document that predates the Royal Charter by 23 years and is "the first written form of self-government in the New World."
Editorial Reviews
This concentrated collection tells the story of the state of Connecticut. Definitely worth the trip.:
The Scene
Located in the same building that houses the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Connecticut State Library, this gem of a museum is one of the state's best-kept secrets. ...
Located in the same building that houses the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Connecticut State Library, this gem of a museum is one of the state's best-kept secrets. ...
Information from the business
The museum's collection includes portraits of Connecticut's governors, along with many changing exhibits. Connecticut's 1662 Royal Charter and a collection of Colt firearms are also on display.
