Connecticut – Summer Camp
In 1861, the oldest photograph in Connecticut was taken at Gunnery Camp. The Gunnery Camp is known as the very first summer camp in America. This photo shows some of its fortunate attendees to experience the thing that would become very common across all American States, The organizer couple, Frederick and Abigail Gunn made sure attendees enjoyed the camp and they enjoyed the activities such as fishing, trapping, and boating.
At present, the place where the photograph was taken is a Boarding School neighboring Litchfield Hills.