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Think What I Have Felt: Commemorating the Life of William Grimes

The Litchfield Historical Society is proud to present a weekend of public programs to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave. On May 3rd and 4th, the celebration, “Think What I Have Felt: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of “Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave,” will bring … Continue reading “Think What I Have Felt: Commemorating the Life of William Grimes”

With Their Busy Needles Mini-Symposium

Registration Now Open Speakers and Sessions All times are Eastern Daylight Time 12:30 – With Their Busy Needles: Celebrating Samplers in LitchfieldAlexandra Peters, Collector & Guest CuratorAlex Dubois, Curator, Litchfield Historical Society 1:00 – Friends Across the Atlantic: Quaker Needlework in 17th-Century London and 18th-Century PhiladelphiaIsabella Rosner, PhDCurator, Royal School of Needlework It is a … Continue reading “With Their Busy Needles Mini-Symposium”

To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Virtual Tour

Reopening for In-Person Visits April 27, 2024 Imagine taking Connecticut’s northern and southern borders and extending them west to the Pacific Ocean. Under the terms of a royal charter given to the colony in1662, Connecticut was to stretch from the “Narraganset-Bay on the East, to the South Sea on the West Part.” Following the model … Continue reading “To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Virtual Tour”

Stitching Stories

Stitching Stories, a new exhibit at the Litchfield Historical Society, tells the story of quiltmaking in Litchfield from the nineteenth century to the present. Featuring five standout examples from the Society’s collection and one piece on loan from a local quilter, the exhibit examines the various stories told with needle and thread: stories of quilt … Continue reading “Stitching Stories”

Music in the Meadow

Important Update! In light of the worsening COVID-19 situation, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the event. Although fundraising events are important to the Society, the safety of our staff, volunteers and community is our highest priority. If you have already responded to the invitation, we will happily return your ticket purchase, or … Continue reading “Music in the Meadow”