The beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd, with its soaring tower and the steep, conical spire, has a vast history whose roots lay with that of the Colt family, whose entire estate is the Coltsville legacy. Built in beguiling Gothic Revival style, this church is not only a religious landmark, but a sight which carries forward the architectural heritage of Hartford. Commissioned by Mrs Colt in 1867 C.E., the Gothic style of architecture with the Portland freestone, the Ohio stone, the chestnut wood beams and hand-crafted windows are most enticing. All the elements symbolize an idea or another of Christianity.
Since 1964, the Historical Society of East Hartford aims at informing the current citizens about the history of the town and instilling the past values in them. The society preserves historic facts, physical properties and past records related to the older citizens. Occasionally, there are public meetings and programs of historical inetrest are held at the East Hartford premises. These meetings are open to public without any fees. However, donations are accepted. During the summer months, guided tours are conducted by the society volunteers where you can explore the facets of the city’s history.
Old-timers of Connecticut will never forget the Hartford Circus Fire of July 6, 1944, and this memorial plaque stands in honor of those 168 people who perished in one of the worst circus tragedies to date. A result of coating the roof with paraffin and gasoline (placed to act as a water repellent), nearly 6500 people were inside at the time of the blaze. One of the most enduring legends of the disaster was Little Miss 1565, an unidentified child who was never claimed despite a well-publicized effort to find her family. In recent years, DNA samples have claimed to have solved the case; however, doubts still remain. Circuses were banned in many parts of Connecticut after the fire, up until the 1970s. The memorial is on the sport of the tent during that harrowing night.
Audio Media Solutions is more than just a recording studio. AMS provides high quality service, equipment, and music entertainment as well as recording and sound engineering and event booking and production. The studio is a 80 by 20-foot (25 by 6-meter) room with 16-foot (five-meter) ceilings in a 200-year-old textile mill. AMS's in-house DJs are owner and founder Mike Tierney and Erin (DJ Party Girl).