Coltsville National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Connecticut

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Blue dome atop a large factory behind a river
Photo: NPS Photo

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  • Closure

    Park in Progress

    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.

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    Stamp Status

    Unfortunately, since we are not an official park yet, we do not currently have a park stamp.

Hours

The National Park Service does not list hours for this park.

About this park

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.