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Connecticut State Library and State Archives

231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
Ranked #13 of 31 attractions in Hartford
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Hartford, Connecticut
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Amazing staff. Simply amazing. And the archives are beyond amazing when researching Connecticut history. If nothing else, just stop by and browse the collections, some of which are extremely old and require wearing gloves to view. Amazing for true historians, especially for the Revolutionary War period and Connecticut's role... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This is a great place to find out more. They have copies of family histories as well as books on different locals which mention early inhabitants. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

If you are interested in state history or genealogy it is an awesome research facility/museum. The staff is incredible. More

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New York City, New York
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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BEAUTIFUL space... worth at least a walk-through for aesthetic appreciation. WiFi, too! More

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