City of New Britain

Facts about New Britain

Town/City established:

• Incorporated in 1850.

Named from:

• This city was named from New Britain Society in 1754, eventually becoming New Britain in 1850. 

County:

• Hartford.

Notable citizens (past and present):

• Tebucky Jones, former NFL player.
• Erin Stewart, Mayor of New Britain, youngest female mayor in the U.S.
• Tom Thibodeau, former head coach of Chicago Bulls, current head coach of Minnesota -Timberwolves.
• George Springer, MLB player for Houston Astros.
• Carl Pavano, former MLB player for Minnesota Twins.
• Chris Murphy, U.S Senator for Connecticut.
• Frederick Trent Stanley, first mayor of NB and found of Stanley Bolt Manufacturing (1843). 

Top Five Attractions:

• New Britain Museum of American Art.
• New Britain Youth Museum
• Stanley Quarter Park.
• Flight Trampoline Park.

Annual visitor’s events:

• Craft Sippin’ in New Britain at NBMAA, February.
• Little Poland Polish Festival, April.
• Main Street USA Festival, September.
• Annual Golf Outing, July.
• New Britain Bees Baseball, games in April-September.

Quality of town/city:

• Just a short drive outside of Hartford, New Britain is located just about the center of the state with easy access to major highways. Known as the “Hardware City because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker.  This diverse city is home to several art museums and community theatres, like the popular New Britain Museum of American Art and the Hole in the Wall Theatre. For those looking to spend time outside, New Britain has 1,200 acres of scenic parks and sport complexes to enjoy like Walnut Hill Park or Stanley Quarter Park with walking paths, ponds, and playgrounds. Central Connecticut State University is located downtown of the city, with over 12,000 students enrolled each year.