- Tue Jul 28
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Drop-in Embroidery in the Tapping Reeve Meadow
Inspired by the museum’s collection of samplers, this adult drop-in embroidery program invites you to explore the rich legacy of needlework in the tranquil setting of the Tapping Reeve Meadow.Over a two-hour window, participants can learn and practice basic embroidery stitches with guidance from our garden educator. Whether you're trying embroidery for the first time or rekindling a forgotten skill, this hands-on experience connects past and present through the meditative art of needle and thread.
Materials will be provided, though guests are welcome to bring their own. No registration required. Just drop in, stitch a while, and be part of a tradition that once shaped the lives of young girls and now welcomes curious adults into its fold.
No registration needed, just drop-in!
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- Fri Jul 31
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Drop-in Embroidery in the Tapping Reeve Meadow
Inspired by the museum’s collection of samplers, this adult drop-in embroidery program invites you to explore the rich legacy of needlework in the tranquil setting of the Tapping Reeve Meadow.Over a two-hour window, participants can learn and practice basic embroidery stitches with guidance from our garden educator. Whether you're trying embroidery for the first time or rekindling a forgotten skill, this hands-on experience connects past and present through the meditative art of needle and thread.
Materials will be provided, though guests are welcome to bring their own. No registration required. Just drop in, stitch a while, and be part of a tradition that once shaped the lives of young girls and now welcomes curious adults into its fold.
No registration needed, just drop-in!
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- Sat Aug 1
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Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street, Litchfield, CT)
Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Harvest Histories invites you to explore the plants that shaped New England life. Each hour-long session blends hands-on activities featuring plants that flavored meals, healed ailments, and carried cultural meaning across generations. Whether you’re infusing vinegar with herbs, making natural dyes for garden vegetables, or learning folklore behind forgotten fruits, this program offers a fresh way to connect with the past, one plant at a time.
Held in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Free for members and $10 for non-members. -
Noyes Memorial Building 125th Birthday Party
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum aka the Noyes Memorial Building (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)
Cost: Free for All
Registration Requested, but not required
2026 has been a year of big birthdays and the Litchfield Historical Society has one more to celebrate! Our home, the Noyes Memorial Building, is turning 125 years old!
We are celebrating this big anniversary of our beloved Litchfield History Museum on Saturday, August 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with an open house featuring tours, photos through the years, and, of course, birthday cake!
Originally built as the shared home of the Wolcott and Litchfield Circulating Library and the Litchfield Historical Society, the Noyes Memorial Building has watched over the green since 1901. Over the last 125 years it has undergone several expansions and renovations, but has consistently served the community of Litchfield. We hope you will join us in celebrating this landmark!
Tours start at 1:30, cake will be sliced at 2:30.
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- Sun Aug 2
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Walking Tour - Architecture of Litchfield
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)
Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members
The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Join us Sunday, August 2 at 1:00 p.m. to learn about the lives of past residents and how they are reflected in their architectural decisions.
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
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- Tue Aug 4
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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other TuesdayTime: 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!
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- Fri Aug 7
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Where Memory Lives; Essays and Philosophy of Abby Hubbard
Date: August 7
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
Fee: FREE
In conjunction with a recently processed archival collection of personal papers from Litchfield native; Abby Jane Wells Hubbard, the Litchfield Historical Society is proud to present an exploration of this collection. Her historical essays provide a deep dive into objects, places, and the memories we attach to them. Along with a few personal letters, Hubbard makes you feel as though you were walking through a memory with her. Attendees will be given the opportunity to connect with Hubbard’s work through an interactive lecture given by LHS summer intern, Hailey Gillotti.
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- Sun Aug 9
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Walking Tour - Artists of Litchfield
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)
Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Experience the Historic District through the eyes of artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring their words, sketches, and paintings. Join us Sunday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. to learn about Litchfield's artistic past.
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
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- Mon Aug 10
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Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp
Dates:August10th – 14th
Time: 9:00-12:30
Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th
Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children
ProgramFee: $185 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!
Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30127
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- Tue Aug 11
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Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp
Dates:August10th – 14th
Time: 9:00-12:30
Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th
Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children
ProgramFee: $185 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!
Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30127
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- Wed Aug 12
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Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp
Dates:August10th – 14th
Time: 9:00-12:30
Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th
Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children
ProgramFee: $185 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!
Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30127
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- Thu Aug 13
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Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp
Dates:August10th – 14th
Time: 9:00-12:30
Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th
Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children
ProgramFee: $185 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!
Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30127
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- Fri Aug 14
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Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp
Dates:August10th – 14th
Time: 9:00-12:30
Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th
Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children
ProgramFee: $185 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!
Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30127
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- Sat Aug 15
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Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street, Litchfield, CT)
Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Harvest Histories invites you to explore the plants that shaped New England life. Each hour-long session blends hands-on activities featuring plants that flavored meals, healed ailments, and carried cultural meaning across generations. Whether you’re infusing vinegar with herbs, making natural dyes for garden vegetables, or learning folklore behind forgotten fruits, this program offers a fresh way to connect with the past, one plant at a time.
Held in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Free for members and $10 for non-members.
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- Tue Aug 18
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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other TuesdayTime: 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!
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