Mandie M.
9/28/2012
Putnam Park is one of my favorite parks in the area. The history and the scenery just do it for me. It's especially gorgeous during the Autumn months. The main trail is paved and easy for anyone...
Putnam Memorial State Park
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492 Black Rock Tpke
Redding, CT 06896
Putnam Memorial State Park, recognized as Connecticut's oldest public park, is a historic site that honors the Revolutionary War winter encampment of 1778-79. Visitors can explore remnants of the encampment, a visitor center, and a museum showcasing artifacts discovered at the park.
The park offers a scenic one-mile loop for cyclists and pedestrians, along with recreational amenities such as fishing ponds, picnic tables, and additional walking trails. A notable highlight includes Anna Hyatt Huntington's statue of General Putnam on horseback, making it a significant destination for history enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike.
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David H.
5/8/2025
This park is dedicated to the three Continental Army camps in Redding, Connecticut in 1778 - 1779. The large obelisk monument was the first thing built in the park. Also featured are some...
David P.
8/27/2022
This encampment has been meticulously restored from a state of ruins in the 70s. While we enjoyed the grounds and the museum, the real reason to come is Jack. Staffing the visitor center, this...
Katherine P.
4/18/2017
There are two sections to this park. There's a "historical" half, which covers the ground that was a winter camp for Revolutionary War Era troops, and there's a "recreational" half of the park,...
Scorpio M.
2/17/2011
I love Putnam Park. I used to come here all the time when I worked up the road. I would come during my lunch break and just relax in my car, sit underneath the trees, or go for a walk around the...
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