putnam memorial state park
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Many cultivated walking paths and views of remains of winter encampment of American soldiers during the war for our independence from British rule. There is also a small museum
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This is a beautiful park to go hiking. Easily found on the Bethel/Redding border. My dog loves it too!
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The have a lot of reinactments here. Beautiful in the fall especially and a fun place to hike or have picnic
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At the main point there is a parking lot which borders a statue of General Putnam and a new visitor center. I had high hopes for the visitor center but, as other reviews mentioned, was disappointed in the quality of the exhibits. The biggest shock was no orientation film or resources to the park- this is about the only historical park I have ever been to which lacked one. After making my way through the visitor center (I think it took 15 minutes- and I read about everything) I entered the park area. I didn't realize at the time but the sites in the park are on a loop tour road which can be driven in your car. It does also make a nice walk. There were about 14 stops each with interpretative signage, but most of them were lacking an "tangible" reminders of what once happened here. However, seeing the locations where the cabins were really helped lend scale to the size of the encampment.I was disappointed that the museum was closed when I was there, despite being during the hours it was supposed to be open.Overall a decent stop if you are trying to break up a drive to get somewhere else and have 60-90 minutes to kill. You could spend more time here to enjoy nature.One piece of advice- if you are using a GPS to get there, print the map from the Putnam Park website ahead of time. There are about 3 ways to gain access to the park, and the GPS will not always deliver you to the visitor center.
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we were so impressed with this revolutionary war camp site and park. Did not know about it .Found the museum such a great learning experience and our guide at the museum was very interesting and so knowledgeable and a very pleasant man. We talked a lot and I was interested in his stories and I did tell him I am a very very distant relative to Benedict Arnold .... We had a great time at this park...
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Nice and safe park to explore with kids. Historic activities hosted by park
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Putnam Park was Connecticut's first state park when it was created in the 1890's to commemorate the winter encampment of the Revolutionary soldiers during the winter of 1778 - 1779. There is a nice walking path which includes markers which tell about the campsites and other features of the area. Another part of the park has a picnic area near the lake. A newly renovated visitor's center is open during the summer season, and it includes restrooms. It is close to my home, so I have been there many times. It is a rustic park, but a special place due to the history of the place.
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New visitor center tells the story of General Isreal Putnam and his brave American troops surviving a bitterly cord winter. A must for history buffs. Also a great park for a picnic.
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self drive tour through the park. See where Revolutionary soldiers camped and lived. OMG!They had it tough caompared to how we now live up here. Excedllent historical presentation. Guides in the main house are always friendly and helpful and answer questions. Children will learn their American history here. There alre also historical re enactments for all to see. Call for or us Internet for the schedule. Worthe the trip. Visit Ridgefield while up here for the house with the Revolutionary War cannonball embedded in it. "Secret" hiding place for ball -- nice for the kids to find..
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We recently visited the Putnam Park Memorial Museum and visitor center. For years we have walked the Revolutionary War site at the park but this was out first trip into the museum building.The exhibits were mostly replicas with a few authentic period pieces as well. One, a horse bridle belonging to General Putnam is displayed on the wall behind the info desk. It is easy to overlook.The information displays have a high school history project look to them On our visit, the young lady at the desk was unhelpful and seemed more interested in texting than answering a few simple questions. She was very unknowledgeable of the area and even of the material on display.The museum, while attractive, is really a lost opportunity. Much more could be easily done to make this a more informative resource.