Frederick Law Olmsted: Healing a Fractured Democracy

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

59 S Prospect St, Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06106 | Hartford, CT

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New program for 2026! Writer and photographer Mark Roessler will share his research on Frederick Law Olmsted in a special lecture at the Amos Bull House before leading a walk to Bushnell Park to discuss Olmsted’s legacy in Hartford and beyond.
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].
CTL Members, sign in to our ticketing system to access your benefits.
Photo: Bushnell Park, Hartford, Conn., showing Y.M.C.A. building at the left, also the State Capitol, Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch, The Terrace, Corning Fountain, Stepping Stones, Park River, etc. Connecticut United States Hartford, 1905. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2025663449/.
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