Welcome to Hartford! New England’s Rising Star is one of America’s original
cities. Founded by Dutch traders in the early 1600’s and established by the
Reverend Thomas Hooker in 1636--- what started as a fort called the “House
of Hope” is now a land of growth and opportunity for an enormously diverse
population. I encourage you to enjoy our rich blend of history, culture,
and architectural gems--- with a progressive attitude towards business,
education, and neighborhood economic development. Hartford is the home of such internationally known
treasures as the Wadsworth Atheneum (the nation’s first public museum), as
well as attractions like the Mark Twain House, the Hartford Stage, the
Bushnell Memorial, and the Artists Collective. But ever since traders used
the Connecticut River to conduct business, Hartford has been abuzz with
insurance and financial transactions. Companies such as Aetna, The
Hartford Financial Services Group, Phoenix, and Travelers have their roots here--- as
does industrial giants like United Technologies.
But our biggest pride is our people--- a melting
pot of the world that’s reflected in our restaurants, business districts,
and entertainment. I hope you find this website helpful for gaining access
to the information you need about our great city. Enjoy!
Star is one of America’s original
cities. Founded by Dutch traders in the early 1600’s and established by the
Reverend Thomas Hooker in 1636--- what started as a fort called the “House
of Hope” is now a land of growth and opportunity for an enormously diverse
population. I encourage you to enjoy our rich blend of history, culture,
and architectural gems--- with a progressive attitude towards business,
education, and neighborhood economic development. Hartford is the home of such internationally known
treasures as the Wadsworth Atheneum (the nation’s first public museum), as
well as attractions like the Mark Twain House, the Hartford Stage, the
Bushnell Memorial, and the Artists Collective. But ever since traders used
the Connecticut River to conduct business, Hartford has been abuzz with
insurance and financial transactions. Companies such as Aetna, The