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.
Photo: NPS Photo
Coltsville National Historical Park
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure.
- LocationHartford, CT
- Entrance No fee listed
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Weather now68°F Overcast
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Armories
- Factories
- Industry
- Military
- Wars and Conflicts
Alerts (2)
Park ClosurePark in Progress Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visi… Read more
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.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
No hours listed. Check the official park website before you go.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
68°F
Overcast · feels like 70°
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Today
70° 57°
Overcast24% rain
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Tomorrow
82° 61°
Overcast16% rain
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Saturday
70° 55°
Sunny5% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Hartford experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a pleasant spring and autumn.
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Upcoming Events
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Outdoor Walking Tour of Coltsville
About
Please join us as Ranger Alan or Ranger Chris from Springfield Armory provides a free outdoor walking tour of Coltsville. Learn about the history of Coltsville and see how Sam and Elizabeth Colt's generorosity continues to have a postive impact on the life of Hartford's citizens.
Free parking is available in the parking lot off Wararme Avenue in Hartford. The tour will start and end in front of the Samuel Colt Monument in Colt Park. In case of inclement weather, the walking tour will be rescheduled.
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Outdoor Walking Tour of Coltsville
About
Please join us as Ranger Chris from Springfield Armory provides a free outdoor walking tour of Coltsville. Learn about the history of Coltsville and see how Sam and Elizabeth Colt's generorosity continues to have a postive impact on the life of Hartford's citizens.
Free parking is available in the parking lot off Wararme Avenue in Hartford. The tour will start and end in front of the Samuel Colt Monument in Colt Park. In case of inclement weather, the walking tour will be rescheduled.
Photos
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Armsmear was the family home of Samuel and Elizabeth Colt built between 1856 and 1857. It would remain the family home, until the death of Elizabeth in 1905. Today it is a non-profit organization that provides housing for senior women of limited means. — Nick Caito -
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Getting There
Hartford, CT 06106
Coltsville NHP is located in Hartford, Connecticut in the heart of the Sheldon/Charter Oak Neighborhood. See our directions page for how to get here.
Mailing address: Coltsville National Historical Park, Springfield, MA 01105
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