things to do in hartford: "Take Me Out To The Ball Game..."
- 01/27/11 03:52 AM
Wait! Not Fenway Park! Not Yankee Stadium! Take Me To Vintage Baseball At Colt Meadows! Last summer, my husband and I saw our first Vintage Baseball games and we had a blast. We attended on Boost Hartford Day and saw Billy Barnie's Blue Boys play The Charter Oaks of Hartford according to 1860's rules (no gloves) and the Hartford Senator's play the Springfield Wheelmen according to 1880's rules. We brought our lawn chairs, refreshments, and enjoyed the day at Colt Meadows. Food and refreshments were available at the vintage concession stand - soda pop, hot dogs, and more. Best of all, admission … (2 comments)
things to do in hartford: Red, Right Return - Home Port To CT Convention Center
- 01/27/11 03:47 AM
It is never too early to get ready for boating season. After the record-breaking snowfall this winter, spring and summer cannot come fast enough. To whet your appetite, the CT Marine Trades Association is holding the 42nd Annual Hartford Boat Show at the Connecticut Convention Center this weekend. Leave the snow, the shovels, and cold outside, and cruise to the CT Convention Center where spring and summer await you. There is something for everyone - Personal Watercraft Center Consoles Fishing Boats Boats of all styles and sizes Accessories and gear to enhance your boating experience. The show starts Friday, January 28 … (0 comments)
things to do in hartford: 2010 Holiday Tour of the People's House
- 12/05/10 02:59 AM
A prominent industrialist, George C. F. Williams, built the Georgian Revival style residence in 1909 at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford CT's West-End. In 1943 the State of Connecticut decided that the Governor should have a "special" house, much like the President has the White House. The State acquired the home in 1943, renovated it, and the first Governor occupied the home sometime in 1945.
During the early 1990′s, the first lady of then Gov. Lowell Wiecher, started an annual tradition - a holiday open house. The Governor invites the public to tour the festively decorated first floor of the residence each year in early December. Local merchants and organizations donate the … (2 comments)
Wait! Not Fenway Park! Not Yankee Stadium! Take Me To Vintage Baseball At Colt Meadows!
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