Putnam Memorial State Park In Connecticut Is A Revolutionary Treasure

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Connecticut’s state parks are scattered throughout the state like natural treasures across the landscape. Today we are featuring the oldest state park in the Nutmeg State that sits on the site of a former Revolutionary War encampment. Putnam Memorial State Park was established over 130 years ago preserving the historic area and making it a public recreation spot unlike any other.

Located in the town of Redding, Putnam Memorial State Park was established in 1887. It preserves the area that Major General Israel Putnam picked as his winter encampment for his men during the American Revolutionary war winter of 1778/1779.

Enjoy the park's visitors center which displays tools, buttons, ammunition, and other artifacts found at the site. Check out how the colonists lived in the exhibits of the museum and learn more about the men stationed here.

Reconstructed replicas of the guard house and officer's quarters give a closer look at the way the soldiers spent their winter in the encampment. Can you imagine spending a Connecticut winter in one of these buildings?

Explore the grounds and to see the monuments and enjoy the open space. Bring a picnic to enjoy pondside during the warmer weather. There is plenty at the park for both history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Each year a Revolutionary War reenactment is sponsored by the Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Park in October and it is quite a spectacle to behold. Mark your calendars now, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Stretch your legs along the historical interpretive trail. It not only has beautiful natural scenery but will take you to all the key locations within the 183-acre park. Connecticut's oldest state park is a natural and historical underrated gem.

Have you ever visited Connecticut’s oldest state park? Which are your favorite state parks to visit? You can also check out another Revolutionary War site by taking a hike to this secret hideout of the Tories during colonial times.

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This Incredible Connecticut State Park Sits On A Former Revolutionary War Encampment

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This Incredible Connecticut State Park Sits On A Former Revolutionary War Encampment

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