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Charter Oak Books draws its name from the legendary tree that symbolizes Connecticut's independent spirit, and the store embodies that same fierce dedication to free thought and civic engagement. Founded in 1998 by a retired political science professor, the shop has become Hartford's intellectual hub. The rare books room on the second floor houses an impressive collection of early American political pamphlets and first editions of landmark civil rights texts. Regular book groups focus on policy, history, and racial justice, drawing participants from across the capital region. The store partners closely with the Mark Twain House and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center for joint programming.
Charter Oak Books draws its name from the legendary tree that symbolizes Connecticut's independent spirit, and the store embodies that same fierce dedication to free thought and civic engagement. Founded in 1998 by a retired political science professor, the shop has become Hartford's intellectual hub. The rare books room on the second floor houses an impressive collection of early American political pamphlets and first editions of landmark civil rights texts. Regular book groups focus on policy, history, and racial justice, drawing participants from across the capital region. The store partners closely with the Mark Twain House and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center for joint programming. Located in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 1998, making it 28 years of championing books and readers.
Monthly civic reading groups, quarterly author lectures in partnership with the Mark Twain House, voter education events, and an annual Hartford History Book Fair.
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