Calendar of Events – Litchfield Historical Society

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	July 2025
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		1 Seed Starters: Youngest Learns in the Garden Seed Starters: Youngest Learns in the Garden Date: Saturday, July 1 Time: 9:00 to 9:30 am Ages: Newborns, Infants & Toddlers Cost: FREE, $5 Suggested Donation Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South St) Register: Online Here Join Garden Educator Olivia in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with your newborns, infants, and toddlers to kickstart their understanding of language, patterns, and spatial awareness. This will be an interactive program of songs, rhymes, movements, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Seed Starters will take place in the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street.) Parking is available in the lot or along the street. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. •	2	3	4 Walking Tour - Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour - Heroes of the Revolution This tour is SOLD OUT. Email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be placed on a waitlist Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: The Litchfield History Museum Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members Registration Requested Celebrate Independence Day with our popular Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour on Friday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. Discover Litchfield's Revolutionary history and how Litchfield's residents young and old contributed to the founding of the nation. 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 27th Annual 4th of July Pet Parade 27th Annual 4th of July Pet Parade Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4th 2025 Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Fee: FREE Pet Registration Requested (not required): Online Calling all Patriotic Pets and Pet-lovers! ! The Litchfield’s Historical Society’s 27th Annual 4th of July Pet Parade returns Friday, July 4th from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. All pets - dogs, cats, pigs, parakeets, snails, or stuffed animals – are invited to the Tapping Reeve Meadow for a free Independence Day Celebration. Bring your pet to the judge’s booth before joining the parade around 3:00. After the award ceremony, everyone can enjoy old-fashioned amusements, including sack races, tug-of-war contests, photo booth, and an ice cream social with ice cream generously donated by Arethusa Farm Dairy Pets must be on a leash or in a cage, and if applicable, must be up to date with immunizations. Parade registration begins at 2:15. • •	5 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 •
6	7	8 Seed Starters: Youngest Learns in the Garden Seed Starters: Youngest Learns in the Garden Date: Saturday, July 8 Time: 9:00 to 9:30 am Ages: Newborns, Infants & Toddlers Cost: FREE, $5 Suggested Donation Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South St) Register: Online Here Join Garden Educator Olivia in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with your newborns, infants, and toddlers to kickstart their understanding of language, patterns, and spatial awareness. This will be an interactive program of songs, rhymes, movements, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Seed Starters will take place in the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street.) Parking is available in the lot or along the street. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. 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! • •	9	10	11 Herb Hour for Adults Herb Hour for Adults Date: July 11 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Fee: FREE for LHS Members \| $10 for non-Members Registration Requested: Online The garden is full of beautiful fragrances and colors. Adults of all ages can join Garden Educator Olivia to create plant inspired crafts. From lavender wands and sugar scrubs to garlands and seed bombs you will learn how to craft with common garden plants.  •	12 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 •
13	14 Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: K-2 Cost: $155 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more! 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 •	15 Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: K-2 Cost: $155 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more! 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 •	16 Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: K-2 Cost: $155 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more! 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 •	17 Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: K-2 Cost: $155 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more! 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 •	18 Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Grades: K-2 Cost: $155 per child Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more! 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 •	19 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 •
20	21	22 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! •	23	24	25	26 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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