Event Calendar

Tue May 13
  • 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!  

     

Fri May 16
  • Ingraham Library Closed

     

    The Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library and LHS Staff Offices are closed Friday, May 16.  The Litchfield History Museum and the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School are open with regular hours.

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 over 40 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