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.
What you’ll hear
10 places to explore in this park.
- Armsmear
- Colt Park
- Coltsville Self-Guided Tours
- James B. Colt House
- The Caldwell Hart Colt Memorial Parish House
- The Church of the Good Shepherd
- The Colt Gardener's Cottage and Colt Carriage House
- The East Armory Complex
- The "Potsdam" Worker Houses
- Worker Housing
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