Hartford is the capital of Connecticut.

It is at the geographic centre of the state of Connecticut.

In Hartford, you may not, under any circumstances, cross the street walking on your hands!

West Hartford is the birthplace of Noah Webster, the author of the first dictionary published in 1807.

Connecticut is home to the oldest US newspaper still being published: The Hartford Courant, established in 1764.

GIRL POWER: Katherine Hepburn, star of The African Queen and winner of four Best Actress Oscars, was born in Hartford