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Old State House
The historic Old State House was completed in 1796 and is the birthplace of the Connecticut state government. Visit to see the historic architecture, paintings, and other objects that are a part of Hartford’s history, including Mark Twain’s bicycle and a 1912 fire engine! Self-guided and guided tours are available, including hands-on history programs. The third floor of the Old State House is home to a recreation of Steward’s Hartford Museum of Natural Curiosities & Paintings.
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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Old State House
The historic Old State House was completed in 1796 and is the birthplace of the Connecticut state government. Visit to see the historic architecture, paintings, and other objects that are a part of Hartford’s history, including Mark Twain’s bicycle and a 1912 fire engine! Self-guided and guided tours are available, including hands-on history programs. The third floor of the Old State House is home to a recreation of Steward’s Hartford Museum of Natural Curiosities & Paintings.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Old State House
The historic Old State House was completed in 1796 and is the birthplace of the Connecticut state government. Visit to see the historic architecture, paintings, and other objects that are a part of Hartford’s history, including Mark Twain’s bicycle and a 1912 fire engine! Self-guided and guided tours are available, including hands-on history programs. The third floor of the Old State House is home to a recreation of Steward’s Hartford Museum of Natural Curiosities & Paintings.
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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