Around Hartford

Connecticut State Capitol
210 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT

When Trinity College relocated in 1878 to its current campus on Summit Street, it left behind a prime parcel in Downtown Hartford, a site that became home to the Connecticut State Capitol.

That gold-domed building—a National Historic Landmark—houses the Governor’s Office, the state’s legislative chambers, and the Hall of Flags, along with historic displays including multiple statues and a replica of the Liberty Bell. The Legislative Office Building (LOB), at 300 Capitol Avenue and connected to the State Capitol by an underground concourse and a terrace walkway, provides the backdrop for public hearings and legislative committee meetings. The LOB also houses the Connecticut Hall of Fame, which recognizes the outstanding achievements of Connecticut individuals. The Capitol Information and Tours Program, operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund, offers free one-hour guided tours of both buildings that run five times a day Monday through Friday, except for state and federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Self-guided tours also may be done, with printed guides available in room 101 of the Capitol and in brochure racks at the LOB’s Information and Tours Desk. For more information about touring the Connecticut State Capitol and the neighboring LOB, please call 860-240-0222 or email [email protected].

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