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We offer adult group tours at both the CHS and the Old State House in downtown Hartford. Please call (860) 236-5621, x232 or email education_assistant@chs.org for additional information. Please note that advanced reservations are required for group tours.

Adult Tours at the CHS

Guided tours generally last 45-60 minutes and accommodate 20 people. Self-guided options are also available.

Discounted fees (with advance reservations) are:

  • $5 for Adults
  • $3 for Seniors
  • $3 for College Students with ID

Choose from any of the following:

  • General Introductory Tour
  • Amistad: A True Story of Freedom
  • Slavery in Connecticut
  • Tours and Detours through Early Connecticut
  • Small Things Considered (through November 29, 2008)

Specialty tours are also available. Please contact us for more information and prices.

Adult Tours at the Old State House

Adult groups may tour this 1796 National Historic Landmark on their own, with the audio tour, or with a guide. Guided tours can provide an overview of the Old State House or focus on a particular theme such as architecture, early American history, government, or Hartford history.

Discounted fees (with advance reservations) are:

  • $5 for Adults
  • $3 for Seniors
  • $3 for College Students with ID
  • $25 additional charge per group of 25 for a guided tour.

Specialty tours and walking tours are also available. Please contact us for more information and prices.

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