Walking Tour: Hartford Art & Artists
May 4th marks the 200th birthday of Frederic Edwin Church. Not only was Hartford the birthplace of this renowned Hudson River School painter, but the city was also integral to the birth of American art thanks to Daniel Wadsworth and his patronage. On this walk, we’ll discuss Church and other Hartford-connected artists, such as Cole, Bierstadt, Wheeler, Tryon and more. Following the walk, the 2 pm tour of the Butler-McCook House will focus on the Butler and McCook families as art lovers.
Tickets are $15 for CTL Members and $20 for the general public. Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
Advance registration is required. This program is part of our Historic Hartford Walking Tours series, where we forge new paths through Hartford’s history! Register for additional walks here.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as this program will take place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file.
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Site Administrator Jana Colacino at [email protected].
Image: Hooker and Company Journeying through the Wilderness from Plymouth to Hartford, in 1636, painted by Frederic Edwin Church in 1846. In the collections of the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford. https://5058.sydneyplus.com/argus/final/Portal/Public.aspx?lang=en-US
