In recognizing the importance to Connecticut of numerous sites in the state that are associated with the heritage and movement towards freedom of its African American citizens, the Connecticut General Assembly in 1995 authorized that these locations be developed into a Freedom Trail. The Overarching Freedom … [Read more...]
Underground Railroad Trail Intro
Let's Take This Conversation Underground 29 Sites 17 Towns all over Connecticut These 29 sites, scattered all over the state, comprise an important part of the greater Connecticut Freedom Trail. This trail (along with the Amistad and Freedom Trails) were updated and expanded in early 2011. So at one point I was … [Read more...]
Middletown Heritage Trail Intro
In the Middle of it All Middletown Heritage Trail 21 sites within a few square miles in Middletown "Middletown I think is the most beautiful town of all..." - John Adams Yes, THE John Adams. You'll find this quote all over the historical spots in Middletown... but I do wonder what the rest of his quote was. … [Read more...]
Mattabesett Trail: Section 7
Section 7: Not Resting on my Mountain Laurels Harvey Road - Seven Falls (Route 154), 7.2 Miles September 21, 2008 Continuing along the Mattabesett, still in Durham, but later crossing into Haddam, the woods are mostly populated by mountain laurel, maples, and beeches. Lots and lots of laurel abounds. I'm sure … [Read more...]
Thomas Lee House Museum
Nice, But Where's the Stripper Pole? East Lyme (Google Maps Location) June 2008 No stripper pole? No weird swing above the bed? No music studio? It stands to reason that ol' Thomas Lee was called Tommy by his mates. So you can't blame me for thinking I was going to a museum built in honor of Mr. Pam … [Read more...]
Land of Nod Winery
I Just Can't Say No! Land of Nod Winery, East Canaan October 5, 2008 “Are we there?" Yes. "Would you like a tasting?" Yes. "Do you like this?" Yes. "Do you like that?" Yes. "Did you have a nice drive out here?" Yes. "Did you see the Beckley Furnace?" Yes. "Do you want some cantaloupe jam?" Yes. … [Read more...]
John Muir Trail
What's the Muiral of this Story? Torrington, 2.11 Miles September 2008 "These beautiful days much enrich all my life. They do not exist as mere pictures... but they saturate themselves into every part of the body and live always." - John Muir. Why is there a short little rarely hiked trail in Torrington … [Read more...]
Amistad Trail: New Haven (9)
1. Amistad Memorial 165 Church Street Sculpted by Ed Hamilton in 1992, this monument of Sengbe Pieh, known as Joseph Cinqué, stands on the former site of the New Haven Jail, where illegally kidnapped Africans were imprisoned in 1839 while awaiting trial. The work is a majestic, 14-foot relief sculpture cast in … [Read more...]
Amistad Trail: Hartford
Old State House 800 Main Street Connecticut's original statehouse is the oldest in the U.S. Many historic events took place here, including the signing of the first written Constitution in the nation, and the Amistad and Prudence Crandall trials. The site contains a the restored, original Senate chamber and a … [Read more...]
Amistad Trail: Farmington (10)
Amistad Trail: Farmington 10 locations as of May 2013 1. Austin F. Williams Home and Carriage House 127 Main Street (Private residence) One of those responsible for bringing the Mendi to Farmington, Williams gave a piece of his land on which townspeople built a dormitory for the men and boys. Later remodeled … [Read more...]
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