Historical Trails and Lighthouses

Historical Trails and Lighthouses

Avery Point Lighthouse Society

On the Coast
860 445 5417
Avery Point Lighthouse Society
Connecticut Art Trail

Connecticut Art Trail

Discover Connecticut's artistic treasures. Fifteen world-class museums and historic sites and the lively communities in which they reside. The Connecticut Art Trail showcases diverse quality collections rich in history and heritage.

Connecticut Freedom Trail

Included on the trail are buildings reported to have been used on the Underground Railroad and sites associated with the Amistad case of 1839-1842.

Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail

860 675 8242
On the Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail you'll discover the exciting stories of heroines such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sarah Bush, Prudence Cranial, Florence Griswold and the mill workers of Willimantic and Norwich.

River Mills Heritage Trail

In the Country
860 963 6800
The Trail threads its way for 1.1 miles around the Quinebaug River between Pomfret Street and Providence Street - linking together six historic mills and two other historic buildings.
The Old Lighthouse Museum

The Old Lighthouse Museum

On the Coast
860 535 8445
Stonington's first lighthouse was built in 1823. Six rooms of exhibits illustrate more than 300 years of Stonington's history. Climb the steps of this mini fortress and enjoy great views of three states.
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