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Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage CorridorSteeples and towers peak through the thick forest on nearby hillsides
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Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor
Things To Know Before You Come
 
There are many ways to experience the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy—at a leisurely pace—the region's historic sites, museums, natural areas, country fairs, festivals and other activities.
Group of British soldiers firing muskets at Fort Necessity  

Did You Know?
In 1771, George Washington purchased the meadow where he had fought the first battle of his military career. He owned the land until his death in 1799. The land is now part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST