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Sun Dec 7

  • Holiday Lantern Tour of Historic Litchfield

     

    THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT. 
    Check out our other tour dates or email education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be put on a waitlist. 

    Date: Sunday, December 7th

    Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759)

    Cost: $15 for members / $20 for non-members

    THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT.   Bundle up for a special lantern-lit tour of Litchfield’s Historic District and learn how early Litchfield residents celebrated the holidays. The tour starts at the Litchfield Historical Society where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading out to learn about past celebrations and winter pursuits in Litchfield.  

    Walking tours will last approximately 1 hour and cover 1 mile. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly.  Space is limited! Registration is required. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the program will not be held.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Tue Dec 9

  • 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!  

     

Tue Dec 16

  • Holiday Lantern Tour of Historic Litchfield

     

    THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT. 
    Check out our other tour dates or email education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be put on a waitlist. 


    Date: Tuesday, December 16th

    Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759)

    Cost: $15 for members / $20 for non-members


    THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT.   Bundle up for a special lantern-lit tour of Litchfield’s Historic District and learn how early Litchfield residents celebrated the holidays. The tour starts at the Litchfield Historical Society where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading out to learn about past celebrations and winter pursuits in Litchfield.  

    Walking tours will last approximately 1 hour and cover 1 mile. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly.  Space is limited! Registration is required. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the program will not be held.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Wed Dec 24

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Thu Dec 25

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Fri Dec 26

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Sat Dec 27

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Sun Dec 28

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Mon Dec 29

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Tue Dec 30

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Wed Dec 31

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Thu Jan 1

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.

Fri Jan 2

  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed for holiday break December 24 through January 2, 2026. Staff will be back in the office on Monday, January 5.