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Tue May 27
  • Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst

     

    Every other Tuesday

    Time: 7:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    FREE

    Registration not required

    Join us for a bi-weekly knitting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to knit! Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. It's a great place to roundtable your ideas and workshop any hiccups you might be encountering in your project.
     
    Hosted by Alexandra Herst, a local knitting & crafting enthusiast, is a deep believer in the capability of anyone to master the complexities of knitting, she takes the approach of empowering beginners through education to further their skills and encourage their creativity!  

     

Sat May 31
  • Walking Tour - Artists of Litchfield

     

    Date: Saturday, May 31

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

    Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested

    Explore Litchfield’s town center through the words, sketches, paintings, and photographs of artists. See how they saw Litchfield and expressed it through their artistic work on our Artists of Litchfield Walking Tour on Saturday, May 31 at 1 p.m.
     
    The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

  • Spring Bounty - Art Auction Benefiting the Litchfield Historical Society

     

    Date: Saturday, May 31

    Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum, 7 South Street
    Advance Tickets - $35 | $45 at the door

    Join the Litchfield Historical Society and your favorite local artists for Spring Bounty on Saturday, May 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Litchfield History MuseumFeaturing works from local artists, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails, it is an evening not to be missed!

    We have works by nearly 50 artists! See a preview of select work and purchase tickets online at https://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/springbounty/

    Proceeds benefit our mission and community-focused operations.

    $35 Advance Tickets | $45 at the door

Fri Jun 6
  • Walking Tour - Litchfield Remembers: Celebrations and Commemorations

     

    Date: Friday, June 6

    Time: 4:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

    Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested

    Join us Friday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m. to learn how the town has marked moments of celebration and commemoration. This tour is being held in conjunction with the Litchfield Historical Society’s newest exhibit, Litchfield Remembers: The American Bicentennial & Beyond. We suggest arriving early to see the exhibit!
     
    The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Sat Jun 7
  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

    Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 
     
    The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Tue Jun 10
  • Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst

     

    Every other Tuesday

    Time: 7:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    FREE

    Registration not required

    Join us for a bi-weekly knitting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to knit! Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. It's a great place to roundtable your ideas and workshop any hiccups you might be encountering in your project.
     
    Hosted by Alexandra Herst, a local knitting & crafting enthusiast, is a deep believer in the capability of anyone to master the complexities of knitting, she takes the approach of empowering beginners through education to further their skills and encourage their creativity!  

     

Sat Jun 14
  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

    Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 
     
    The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Thu Jun 19
  • Museums and Staff Offices Closed

     

    The Litchfield History Museum, Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School and LHS Staff Offices are closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will be open with regular hours on Friday, June 20.

Sat Jun 21
  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

    Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 
     
    The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm