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October 2024 by Norman Tweet
A true hidden history gem. Cheap admission, and you can spend up to two hours just walking through the exhibits on Connecticut and Hartford's history. There's also a collection of curious specimens that's worth checking out. The staff are incredibly friendly and eager to share their knowledge. You might also find the lectures they give interesting; check the website for schedules. Also, it's open later on Thursdays.
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October 2024 by Lin W
This was a wonderful historical museum tour. I learned so much about Connecticut original legislature and how it was established.
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September 2024 by jabkynd
Great place to see Max Creek
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September 2024 by Kevin Laurent
Excellent
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September 2024 by Jess Brown
Really cool historical place! We had a great time wandering through each level of the building and especially loved the curiosity collection. Got a ticket discount as a Triple A member. The two women working at the main desk at the time were awesome, so fun to chat with and knowledgeable about the building!
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July 2024 by Viktor Goben
All in all, it was very underwhelming compared with some of the other historical statehouses visited. The Supreme Court/Judicial room was set up like a makeshift classroom with a tv and folding tables. The 'Executive' Area was so bare bones, there wasn't anything historical worth seeing. And while the House of Reps area was at least partially set up with some kind of accuracy, the Senate looked half-finished and poorly at that.
In short - go to the present-day State House. It doesn't cost anything and it's actually got some impressively areas and history inside.
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July 2024 by Oberie Wilson
Cool history and great staff
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June 2024 by Jackie French
We came to a Hartford on an American Revolution themed road trip and stayed overnight specifically to come here. Unfortunately our tour guide didn't know anything about the history of the American Revolution as it related to Connecticut, so it was kind of a bust. I don't recommend coming here unless it's already on your way. It was cool to see the court room where the Amistad trials happened, though.
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June 2024 by Andre's Torres Jr
I just like History and seeing these Old Buildings and Reading about History Hartford got a lots of History and it was one of the richest state in the United States ..
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May 2024 by Angela Attitude
What a great trip!!!! So much history!
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April 2024 by Donna Allen
We visited as a group of 7 senior citizens and took the guided tour led by Heidi. NOTE: If you go, opt for the guided tour. We learned quite a lot about the history of the building, and the state of CT. The Old State House isn't quite as luxurious as the current Capitol building, but it is worth 90 minutes of your time. Wonderful! I will recommend this to all. Handicap accessibility is excellent.
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January 2024 by M. Terrell Adgers
The building and the CT Democracy Center are excellent!
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January 2024 by Millinium Prince
The building and the CT Democracy Center are excellent!
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January 2024 by Matt Maletz
Friendly staff. We took the self-guided tour (they give you a pamphlet). The exhibit on the Amistad was the best part of the tour. The space is often used for civic engagement activities and when we were there, schoolchildren were putting on a mock trial in the old courtroom. Very good programming and it was cute for us and seemingly interesting and edifying for the kids.
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October 2023 by Abreu Abreu
Great place to learn a little about American history.
