Isham-Terry House, Hartford

Name: Isham-Terry House
Address: 211 High St, Hartford, 06103-1025, United States
Telephone: +1 860-247-8996

#41 among attractions in Hartford

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Isham-Terry House is a historic house museum at 211 High Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Built around 1854, from 1896 it was home to members of the Isham family, who restored it in the early 20th century. The family donated the property to Connecticut Landmarks in the 1970s, which now operates it has a museum, offering guided tours and facility event rentals. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 41°46'17"N, 72°40'45"W

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211 High StDowntown HartfordHartford 06103-1025 United States

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+1 860-247-8996

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Isham-Terry House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

~1210 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
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~1120 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
6 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
0.4 miS
Memorial
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Hartford
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~1820 ftS
Fountain
Corning Fountain, Hartford
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Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
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0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
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0.4 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
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~1790 ftSE
Skyscraper
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~1820 ftSE
Skyscraper
Hartford 21, Hartford
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0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Xfinity Theatre, Hartford
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Isham-Terry House?

Nearby attractions include Footguard Hall, Hartford (2 min walk), Ann Street Historic District, Hartford (4 min walk), Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford (6 min walk), Keney Tower, Hartford (6 min walk).

How to get to Isham-Terry House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Isham-Terry House:

Train

Hartford (6 min walk)

Bus

Hartford Union Station (6 min walk)
Hartford Megabus (14 min walk)