Coltsville National Historical Park
Coltsville National Historical Park is authorized by Congress but not yet established as a park unit.
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes and the Colt empire was born. Following Colt's untimely death in 1862, his wife, Elizabeth Colt, would lead the company to its legendary status, and influence Hartford for over 40 years.
About under an hour from Hartford and 1.5 hours from Providence by car.
Alerts
- ClosureNPS ↗Park in Progress
Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visitor services are limited. For more information please visit our Park Development and Calendar pages.
- InformationStamp Status
Unfortunately, since we are not an official park yet, we do not currently have a park stamp.
No campgrounds, no fee schedule or webcams in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Things to do
- Coltsville Self-Guided Tours20-120 Minutes
Explore the sites and history of Coltsville National Historical Park through a self-guided walking tour.
Opens on the Park Service site - Spend an Afternoon at Colt Park1 Hour
Colt Park, once apart of the estate of Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Colt, was deeded to the City of Hartford in 1905. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities that appeal to people of all ages.
Opens on the Park Service site - The Story of the Colts: Symbolism at the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Parish House1 Hour
The Church of the Good Shepherd and the Caldwell Hart Colt Memorial Parish House were commissioned by Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt in remembrance of her husband, infant children and their son.
Opens on the Park Service site - Strike a Pose at the Armory30 Minutes
The Blue Dome and Rampart Colt have long graced the skyline of Hartford and have stood as a symbol of the famed industrialist Samuel Colt.
Opens on the Park Service site
Events
- Outdoor Walking Tour of Coltsville10/2410:00 AM · freePlease meet us in front of the Samuel Colt Monument in Colt Park.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Weather & climate
Hartford experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a pleasant spring and autumn.
Questions people ask
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2 active alerts as of October 14, 2026: Stamp Status; Park in Progress.
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