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Welcome to the
Connecticut Freedom Trail
An inspiring journey through the history of the struggle for freedom and human dignity!
With over 160 sites across 70 Connecticut towns, we celebrate the resilience and spirit of African American communities and history.
We invite you to use our interactive map to review the various site categories and embark on a journey through time as you explore the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Check out the upcoming events hosted by different sites along the Trail.
Resources for educators can be found on the Educators page. Explore each site to review its array of resources and clearinghouse of information.
Join us on the Connecticut Freedom Trail today, and experience the power of African American history!
Join us on the Connecticut Freedom Trail today, and experience the power of African American history!
Upcoming Events
12 Sep
30th ANNUAL VENTURE SMITH DAY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at First Church Cemetery
19 Sep
Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run; presented by the Windsor Freedom Trail Committee
5:30 am – 8:30 am
26 Sep
Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Walking Tour; presented by the Windsor Freedom Trail Committee
7:00 am – 10:30 am
30 Sep
Exploring the Jagged Edges of History: Graphic Novel Book Launch at New Haven Museum
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at New Haven Museum
Freedom Trail Sites
Ambassador Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett Memorial at CCSU
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050
Amistad Center for Art & Culture
600 Main Street, Hartford 06103
Inside of the Wadsworth Atheneum
Ancient Burying Ground – Wethersfield
Main & Marsh Streets,
Wethersfield, Connecticut 06129
Concept of FreedomUnderground Railroad
Archer Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery & Pine Grove
789T Archer Road, Windsor, CT 06095, US.