Self-guided audio tour of the Connecticut Coloured Regiment parade route

• Lifetime access to this experience in English both prior to and following your booking date • Offline availability of audio, maps, and geodata • The ability to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour • Application compatible with both Android and iOS • Guidance on how to reach the starting location, ensuring the tour commences when you arrive at the designated spot

• Mobile phone and audio devices • Travel between locations • Meals and beverages • Personal costs for entry fees that are not covered in the tour

• Accessible for individuals using wheelchairs • Infants and young children can use prams or strollers • Service animals are permitted • Nearby public transport options are available • Transportation alternatives are accessible for wheelchairs • All locations and surfaces can accommodate wheelchairs • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

• Enter the historic State House located on Central Row, where Governor Buckingham honored the returning 29th and 30th Connecticut Coloured Regiments on November 24, 1865. Learn about the brave soldiers who endured challenges like lower pay, discrimination, and the threat of execution if captured during their service. • Visit the square where numerous individuals gathered to celebrate the victorious parade of Connecticut's Black Civil War veterans. This was a significant location where Hartford's residents honored soldiers who were among the first Union troops to enter Richmond after its fall. • Walk through the area that was once inhabited by Hartford's wealthiest citizens during the Civil War period. Observe the stark contrast between the opulent mansions and the hardships faced by the soldiers who marched past them. • Pass by the historic cemetery where five elected Black governors are laid to rest, reflecting Connecticut's intricate racial history. This burial site has been a witness to generations of Hartford's narrative, including individuals who fought for freedom and equality. • Move past a notable landmark that served as a beacon of Hartford's religious and civic life throughout the Civil War. This church was a venue for the soldiers' triumphant return and provided support to the community during crucial times in American history. • Admire one of the oldest public art museums in America, which lined the parade route when the regiments marched in 1865. This cultural institution has maintained Hartford's artistic and historical heritage over many years. • Visit the historic house that observed the soldier's parade, symbolizing Hartford's elite society before the Civil War. Gain insights into how this preserved mansion narrates the city's changes during and after the conflict. • Walk by the Gothic Revival cathedral that stood watch over Hartford during the challenging Civil War era. This architectural landmark played a significant role when the city celebrated its returning Black regiments. • Take a leisurely walk through the green space named for Governor Buckingham, who honored the returning soldiers at the Old State House. This park pays tribute to the governor who acknowledged the courage of Connecticut's Coloured Regiments. • Stroll along Washington Street's "Governor's Row," where the political elite of Connecticut lived during the time the soldiers marched. Explore the distinguished street that witnessed the parade of men fighting for a nation that had yet to fully recognize their citizenship. • Discover the historical location of Talcott Street Church, which served as the heart of Hartford's early Black community and spiritual life. Understand how this church was a cornerstone for families whose members served in Connecticut's Coloured Regiments. • Follow Main Street, where Hartford's wealthiest citizens and most important buildings lined the route of the victorious regiments. Trace the very path these soldiers walked, including Private Isaac J. Hill, who documented the regiment's extraordinary experiences in a memoir.