Calendar of Events – Litchfield Historical Society

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	June 2025
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1	2	3	4	5	6 Walking Tour - Litchfield Remembers: Celebrations and Commemorations 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 •	7 Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History Weekly starting June 7 through August 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: The Litchfield History Museum Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members Registration Requested The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 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 •
8	9	10 Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst 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! •	11	12	13	14 Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History Weekly starting June 7 through August 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: The Litchfield History Museum Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members Registration Requested The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 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 •
15	16	17	18	19 Museums and Staff Offices Closed Museums and Staff Offices Closed The Litchfield History Museum, Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School and LHS Staff Offices are closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will be open with regular hours on Friday, June 20. •	20	21
22	23	24 Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst 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! •	25 Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp Date: Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: 5-8 Cost: $70 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation The Litchfield Historical Society’s Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp introduces children to the timeless art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from artifacts in the museum’s collection, campers will learn basic stitches and techniques to create their own project to take home. 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=30091 •	26 Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp Date: Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: 5-8 Cost: $70 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation The Litchfield Historical Society’s Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp introduces children to the timeless art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from artifacts in the museum’s collection, campers will learn basic stitches and techniques to create their own project to take home. 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=30091 •	27 Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp Date: Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: 5-8 Cost: $70 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation The Litchfield Historical Society’s Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp introduces children to the timeless art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from artifacts in the museum’s collection, campers will learn basic stitches and techniques to create their own project to take home. 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=30091 •	28 Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History Weekly starting June 7 through August 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: The Litchfield History Museum Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members Registration Requested The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 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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