Virtual Tours
Recognized as the first chartered copper mine in North America, the mine at Old New-Gate was once referred to as the Simsbury Mine. Established in 1707,the mine was operational until the 1750s and again in the 1830s.
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Viets Tavern Virtual Tour
Captain John Viets lived in the house across from New- Gate Prison and was designated as the first prison keeper. Capt. Viets’ descendants remained in the house and operated it as an inn and tavern closely associated with the prison.