The Connecticut Freedom Trail was established by law in August 1995, by the General Assembly to tell the narratives of freedom and dignity of the Black and African American community. The Amistad Committee has oversight of the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

Our Mission:

Since 1995, the Connecticut Freedom Trail (CFT) has commemorated the fight for emancipation from slavery, honoring the courageous African American individuals who paved the way for future generations.

The CFT includes a diverse range of locations, including the Underground Railroad’s safe houses, sites associated with the Amistad case of 1839, and the Civil Rights Movement’s sites, gravesites, monuments, homes, and other structures.

Each site is carefully documented and designated to ensure future generations remember the remarkable stories of those who fought for freedom and human dignity. 

The Connecticut Freedom Trail program documents and designates sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity, celebrate the accomplishments of the state’s African American community, and promote heritage tourism.

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, State Historic Preservation Office and the Amistad Committee, Inc. of New Haven are responsible for maintaining and administering the Connecticut Freedom Trail.