Reenactment of the melting of the statue
Connecticut Tercentenary Celebration, 1936

Litchfield's citizens have been fond of remembering the town's role in the war for many years. Centennial celebrations for the nation, county, state, and town have all meant citizens participating in events to commemorate the town's efforts during the Revolution. This year, we celebrate the 225th anniversary of Rochambeau's march through Connecticut to Yorktown with our exhibition and events to accompany it.

Other Litchfield citizens have been active on a more regular basis, commemorating their ancestors' commitment to the Revolutionary struggle through participation in hereditary societies like the Daughters of the American Revolution, The Society of The Cincinnati, or The Sons of the American Revolution.

Litchfield Historical Society, Mary Perkins Quincy Collection,
Membership Certificate, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1899

Groups of reenactors remember the war on a more regular basis by recreating battles and events from the war while wearing period costume. They often take on the character of an actual Revolutionary War soldier. The flag at the right is used by the Reenactors from the Northeastern United States. Several groups of reenactors portray regiments from Litchfield.

Reproduction Military Flag Courtesy of Robert Allegretto

They include Sheldon's Horse and Tallmadge's Troop.