Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

Departure Point

• This tour begins in front of Connecticut's Old State House on Central Row. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Return Details

• This tour begins in front of Connecticut's Old State House on Central Row. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Duration76 hours and 45 minutesLanguages Available

• Audio guide - English
• Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Connecticut's Old State House800 Main St, , Hartford, ConnecticutWalk into the historic State House on Central Row where Governor Buckingham honoured the returning 29th and 30th Connecticut Coloured Regiments on November 24, 1865. Discover where these brave soldiers stood after fighting valiantly despite facing lower pay, discrimination, and the threat of execution if captured.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: State House SquareState House Square, Hartford, CT Explore the square where thousands gathered to witness the triumphant parade of Connecticut's Black Civil War veterans. Experience the historic gathering place where Hartford's citizens celebrated soldiers who were among the first Union troops to enter Richmond after its fall.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pratt Street Historic DistrictHartford, CT 06103Stroll through the district once home to Hartford's wealthiest residents during the Civil War era. Marvel at the contrast between these grand mansions and the inequities faced by the soldiers marching past their doorsteps.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ancient Burial Ground60 Gold Street, Hartford, CT 06103Pass the historic cemetery where five elected Black governors are interred, representing Connecticut's complex racial history. Discover the burial ground that witnessed generations of Hartford's story, including those who fought for freedom and equality. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Center Church On The Green250 Temple St, , New Haven, ConnecticutWalk past this prominent landmark that stood as a symbol of Hartford's religious and civic life during the Civil War era. Explore the church that witnessed the soldiers' triumphant return and served the community during pivotal moments in American history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art600 Main St, , Hartford, ConnecticutMarvel at one of America's oldest public art museums, standing along the parade route when the regiments marched by in 1865. Pass this cultural institution that has preserved Hartford's artistic and historical legacy for generations.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Butler-McCook House & Garden396 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103Visit the historic house that stood witness to the soldiers' parade, representing Hartford's antebellum elite society. Discover how this preserved mansion tells the story of the city's transformation during and after the Civil War.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Christ Church Cathedral45 Church St, , Hartford, ConnecticutPass the Gothic Revival cathedral that watched over Hartford during the turbulent Civil War years. Walk by this architectural landmark that served the community when the city celebrated its returning Black regiments.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Buckingham Square Park353 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106Stroll through this green space named for Governor Buckingham, who honored the returning soldiers at the Old State House. Enjoy the park that commemorates the governor who recognised the bravery of Connecticut's Coloured Regiments. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Governors RowGovernors Row, West Hartford, CT 06117Walk along Washington Street's "Governor's Row," home to Connecticut's political elite when the soldiers marched past. Explore the prestigious street where state leaders resided, witnessing the parade of men fighting for a country that hadn't yet recognised their full citizenship.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Talcott StreetTalcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103Discover the historic site of Talcott Street Church, the center of Hartford's early Black community and spiritual life. Learn how this church served as a cornerstone for the families whose sons and fathers served in Connecticut's Coloured Regiments.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Main Street SouthMain Street South, Southbury, CT 06488Follow Main Street where Hartford's wealthiest residents and most significant buildings stood as the regiments paraded victoriously. Experience the very path these soldiers walked, including Private Isaac J. Hill who published a memoir documenting the regiment's remarkable experiences.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Inclusions

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• App for Android and iOS
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusions

• Smartphone and headphones
• Transportation
• Food and drink
• Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

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