American Museum of Tort Law

The American Museum of Tort Law is a museum developed by Ralph Nader, located in his hometown of Winsted, Connecticut. The museum focuses on topics of civil justice and "aspects of the legal system that handle wrongful actions that result in injury".

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Opening hours: Thursday—Saturday 10:30 AM—5:00 PM
Email: tortmail@tortmuseum.org
Type: Museum
Description: law museum in Winsted, Connecticut
Address: 654 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Winchester Soldiers’ Monument and Platt Hill State Park.

Winchester Soldiers’ Monument

Park

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The Winchester Soldiers' Monument is a historic war memorial located in a park-like setting at the end of Crown Street in the Winsted area of Winchester, Connecticut. Winchester Soldiers’ Monument is situated 780 feet east of American Museum of Tort Law.

Platt Hill State Park

Nature reserve

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Platt Hill State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area occupying 159 acres in the town of Winchester, Connecticut. The state park has hiking trails, picnicking sites, and views of the surrounding area. Platt Hill State Park is situated 2 miles southwest of American Museum of Tort Law.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Winsted and Colebrook.

Winsted

Town

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Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester. The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census.

Colebrook

Village

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Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Colebrook is situated 4½ miles north of American Museum of Tort Law.

New Hartford Center

Village

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New Hartford Center is a census-designated place in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It comprises the village of New Hartford, the adjacent Pine Meadow Historic District, and some surrounding forest land, all within the town of New Hartford. New Hartford Center is situated 6 miles southeast of American Museum of Tort Law.

American Museum of Tort Law

Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
Location: Town of Winchester, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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41.92355° or 41° 55′ 25″ north

Longitude

-73.07556° or 73° 4′ 32″ west

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