Ancient Burying Ground Association

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Summer 2024 Guided Tours: From 1640 to Hartford in History Today

60 Gold St

Hartford, CT 06103, USA

*Saturdays, August 10, September 14

Guided and Drop-In Tours from 10:00am - 1:30pm

ALL Tours begin at 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm; Drop-Ins are Welcome!

$5 suggested donation; free for members.

Discover Hartford’s past in the oldest-surviving colonial site, founded in 1640. View the iconography and artwork that typifies the styles and techniques of the day, from death’s head skulls to winged angels. Find out about the early settlers who walked from Boston to settle Hartford; the people who established laws and government and also persecuted accused “witches.” Follow the trail of how the colonists created a center of power in the colonial government through agriculture, trade, and commerce. Hear new stories from hidden histories just uncovered about the lives of Native, African, and African American people who lived in Hartford.

The 1636 Heritage Partnership will have the Center Church sanctuary open, located next door at 675 Main Street. Please drop by to view the Tiffany windows and to learn more about the history of Center Church, its collections, and the preservation of its buildings.

*In case of inclement weather, programs will take place inside Center Church, next door at 675 Main Street.

*Saturdays, August 10, September 14

Guided and Drop-In Tours from 10:00am - 1:30pm

ALL Tours begin at 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm; Drop-Ins are Welcome!

$5 suggested donation; free for members.

Discover Hartford’s past in the oldest-surviving colonial site, founded in 1640. View the iconography and artwork that typifies the styles and techniques of the day, from death’s head skulls to winged angels. Find out about the early settlers who walked from Boston to settle Hartford; the people who established laws and government and also persecuted accused “witches.” Follow the trail of how the colonists created a center of power in the colonial government through agriculture, trade, and commerce. Hear new stories from hidden histories just uncovered about the lives of Native, African, and African American people who lived in Hartford.

The 1636 Heritage Partnership will have the Center Church sanctuary open, located next door at 675 Main Street. Please drop by to view the Tiffany windows and to learn more about the history of Center Church, its collections, and the preservation of its buildings.

*In case of inclement weather, programs will take place inside Center Church, next door at 675 Main Street.

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$5

The suggested donation is $5 or become a member below for $25!

Member of the Ancient Burying Ground Association

Free

For current ABGA members, or become a member below!

ABGA Membership

$25

The Ancient Burying Ground Association works to preserve and restore Hartford’s oldest historic site and to educate the public about its role in the history of Colonial Connecticut. We aspire to: ~ Memorialize these sacred grounds and the heritage of Hartford; ~ Conserve, restore, enhance and maintain the Ancient Burying Ground; ~ Educate and enlighten our supporters and offer resources to the general public; ~ Foster research including literary, cultural, historical and genealogical. Members receive discounts on programs, newsletters by mail and e-news. Members of the Ancient Burying Ground Association are also invited to the Annual Meeting held in June of each year.

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