Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour

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Overview

Connecticut’s story of freedom has some remarkable – but overlooked – chapters. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll trace the exact parade route taken by the brave men of the 29th and 30th Connecticut Coloured Regiments as they returned from the Civil War on November 24, 1865. Along the way, you’ll discover how these soldiers fought valiantly despite lower pay, discrimination, and the knowledge that they could face execution if captured by Confederate forces. The tour starts at Connecticut’s Old State House on Central Row, where the regiments stood as Governor Buckingham honoured their bravery. You’ll hear the stories of remarkable soldiers like Private Isaac J. Hill, who published a memoir documenting the regiment’s experiences. You’ll also learn how Frederick Douglass visited the regiments’ camp, declaring them “pioneers of the liberty of your race.” The tour ends back at Connecticut’s Old State House.

Activity location

Central Row
- Central Row
- 06103, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Central Row
- Central Row
- 06103, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Connecticut Coloured Regiment Parade Route: An Audio Tour in English

3d
Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:59
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

RM 39.44 x 1 AdultRM 39.44

Total

What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Connecticut's Old State House (Pass by)

Walk into the historic State House on Central Row where Governor Buckingham honoured the returning 29th and 30th Connecticut Coloured Regiments on November 24, 1865. Discover where these brave soldiers stood after fighting valiantly despite facing lower pay, discrimination, and the threat of execution if captured.

State House Square (Pass by)

Explore the square where thousands gathered to witness the triumphant parade of Connecticut's Black Civil War veterans. Experience the historic gathering place where Hartford's citizens celebrated soldiers who were among the first Union troops to enter Richmond after its fall.

Pratt Street Historic District (Pass by)

Stroll through the district once home to Hartford's wealthiest residents during the Civil War era. Marvel at the contrast between these grand mansions and the inequities faced by the soldiers marching past their doorsteps.

Ancient Burial Ground (Pass by)

Pass the historic cemetery where five elected Black governors are interred, representing Connecticut's complex racial history. Discover the burial ground that witnessed generations of Hartford's story, including those who fought for freedom and equality.

Center Church On The Green (Pass by)

Walk past this prominent landmark that stood as a symbol of Hartford's religious and civic life during the Civil War era. Explore the church that witnessed the soldiers' triumphant return and served the community during pivotal moments in American history.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (Pass by)

Marvel at one of America's oldest public art museums, standing along the parade route when the regiments marched by in 1865. Pass this cultural institution that has preserved Hartford's artistic and historical legacy for generations.

Butler-McCook House & Garden (Pass by)

Visit the historic house that stood witness to the soldiers' parade, representing Hartford's antebellum elite society. Discover how this preserved mansion tells the story of the city's transformation during and after the Civil War.

Christ Church Cathedral (Pass by)

Pass the Gothic Revival cathedral that watched over Hartford during the turbulent Civil War years. Walk by this architectural landmark that served the community when the city celebrated its returning Black regiments.

Buckingham Square Park (Pass by)

Stroll through this green space named for Governor Buckingham, who honored the returning soldiers at the Old State House. Enjoy the park that commemorates the governor who recognised the bravery of Connecticut's Coloured Regiments.

Governors Row (Pass by)

Walk along Washington Street's "Governor's Row," home to Connecticut's political elite when the soldiers marched past. Explore the prestigious street where state leaders resided, witnessing the parade of men fighting for a country that hadn't yet recognised their full citizenship.

Talcott Street (Pass by)

Discover the historic site of Talcott Street Church, the center of Hartford's early Black community and spiritual life. Learn how this church served as a cornerstone for the families whose sons and fathers served in Connecticut's Coloured Regiments.

Main Street South (Pass by)

Follow Main Street where Hartford's wealthiest residents and most significant buildings stood as the regiments paraded victoriously. Experience the very path these soldiers walked, including Private Isaac J. Hill who published a memoir documenting the regiment's remarkable experiences.

Location

Activity location

Central Row
- Central Row
- 06103, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Central Row
- Central Row
- 06103, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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