A ferry has crossed the Connecticut River between Rocky Hill and Glastonbury since 1655, when the service began with a small raft pushed across the river using long poles. Over the centuries, the ferry has changed from horse-powered and steam-driven vessels to its current operation. Today, the three-car Hollister III, an open flatboat, is towed across the river by the diesel-powered Cumberland. The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry operates from April through November, providing a direct river crossing for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, it is the oldest continuously operational ferry in the United States.
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