Putnam Memorial State Park

"Connecticut's Valley Forge"


Contact Us: friends@putnampark.org


499 Black Rock Turnpike Redding, CT 06896

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Park Activities

Park Activities Many things are available at the Park. Some are permanent and others happen during the year or on special occasions. Below are … {Read More...}

Park News

OPEN FOR VISITORS: Until Veterans Day, both the Visitor's Center and the Museum are open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. Stop by to meet our interpretive … {Read More...}

become a member/donate

Everything we do at the park is thanks to the efforts of the Friends & Neighbors (FANs) of Putnam Park. Want to join us? For a printable version of our membership form, go here. To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit this page.

Online membership payments coming soon!

Upcoming Events

Nov
5
Sat
10:00 am 2022 Encampment @ Putnam Memorial State Park
2022 Encampment @ Putnam Memorial State Park
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2022 Encampment @ Putnam Memorial State Park | Redding | Connecticut | United States
10:00: Camp opens to public 10:30: All Forces Drill (Practical maneuvers for tactical) 11:00: Artillery Demonstration 11:30: Cavalry Demonstration 12:00: Nooning 1:00: People of the Encampment 1:30: Children’s Muster and Drill 2:30: Artillery Demonstration 3:00:[...]
Nov
7
Mon
7:00 pm Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!
Dec
3
Sat
11:00 am 2022 Winter Walk
2022 Winter Walk
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
2022 Winter Walk
CT 5th Infantry Men honor fallen soldiers. Click on PARK ACTIVITIES for more information.
Dec
5
Mon
7:00 pm Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!
Jan
2
Mon
7:00 pm Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
Monthly FANS Meeting @ Putnam Park Visitor's Center
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park meet on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise specified. Join us and get involved with local history!

Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection

This website is sponsored by the Friends and Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park. For the DEEP website, go here.