Since 1655, public transportation across the Connecticut River has been provided at this site by the nation’s oldest continuously operating ferry, connecting the towns of Rocky Hill and Glastonbury, both formerly parts of Wethersfield. Its motive power has been supplied at various times by poles, oars, a horse treadmill, and a steam engine. Privately operated for 260 years, the ferry became a state facility in 1915 and is now operated by the State Department of Transportation. Crossing time is 4 minutes.

Photo: Larry Gertner

Photo: Michael Herrick

Photo: Michael Herrick

Photo: Michael Herrick

Photo: Michael Herrick

Photo: Michael Herrick