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WELCOME TO OUR GLASTONBURY! Glastonbury, a residential suburb just a 10-minute drive from the state capital of Hartford, has a rich history spanning more than 300 years. The town, situated on the east bank of the Connecticut River, has retained its rural, colonial atmosphere and presents a highly desirable locale for quiet, residential neighborhoods and small commercial establishments.

During the American Revolution, George Stocking's gunpowder factory operated in Glastonbury. In the 18 th Century, the town became a center of American shipbuilding. In 1842, the Williams Brothers founded the J.B. Williams Soap Factory, believed to be the first commercial soap manufacturer in the U.S.

Glastonbury has the highest number of pre-Revolutionary homes in Connecticut. Well-preserved federal and colonial styles, contemporary homes, lovely condominiums and small apartments grace the peaceful streets. Thickly wooded lots and open farmland provide ideal settings for privacy and preservation of country living.

Glastonbury offers a wealth of places for outdoor activities including Meshomasic State Forest, Cotton Hollow Preserve and the Connecticut River. Earle Park provides the opportunity for wildlife observation, as well as a wealth of leisure activities. The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill Ferry is the oldest continuously operating ferry in the United States. At the Audubon Society's Holland Brook Nature Center, live animals and plant life indigenous to Connecticut are on exhibit. Baseball diamonds, playgrounds, and town parks offer a variety of individual and team sports, including tennis, swimming, golf and ice skating.

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