Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine

Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine
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O V E R V I E W
Facility:Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine
Description:National Historic Landmark operated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Mining operations began at the Old New-Gate location in 1705. However, mining was not profitable, & in 1773 the Colony of Connecticut began to use the abandoned tunnels as a prison. It was used to house prisoners during the American Revolution, & in 1790 became the state prison. The prison closed in 1827.
A D D R E S S
Address 1:115 Newgate Road
Address 2:
City:East Granby
State/Province:CT
Zip Code:06026
V I S I T I N G   I N F O
Hours:Open mid-May - October, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00-4:30.
Admission:Adults: $5.00; Seniors: $4.00; Children 6 to 17: $3.00, Children under 6 are free.
Telephone:(860) 653-3563
Website:www.cultureandtourism.org

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