Bicentennial Square / Hockanum River

Educational Walk Family-friendly

Sun. Jun 7

03:00 pm

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04:30 pm

1 mile

Open Event

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Enjoy a walk at Bicentennial Square Park and along historic Hockanum River. Learn about the early history of East Hartford and Rochambeau’s encampment during the War of Independence. Walk across the river bridge where the earliest mills started in the 1640s, viewing scenic dams and water falls.

Event Leader(s)

Craig Johnson

(860) 869-4642

craigrj@comcast.net

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No rain date

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Meeting Location Details

Bicentennial Square Park, Hudson Street, East Hartford, CT

Meet at Bicentennial Square Park between Forbes and Hudson streets. Parking along Hudson Street by town monuments.

Click on the red map pin for the event address.

No Dogs Permitted

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail