Historic Forts

Black Rock Fort and Fort Nathan Hale

Forts from Revolutionary War (Black Rock) and Civil War (Nathan Hale) command spectacular views of New Haven harbor.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Hours
Memorial Day-Labor Day,
Address
Woodward Ave.
Phone
(203) 946-8790
Map
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May
22–23
Areyto Latino Festival
May
28–31
106th Annual St. Andrew’s Italian Feast
Jun
5
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Jun
23
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Jun
30
Twilight Tuesday Concert
Jul
11–25
25th Annual New Haven Jazz Festival
Jul
16
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Jul
23
11th Annual Shakespeare in the Park