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Sat Oct 17

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • Stories to Keep You Up at Night: Lantern Tour

     

    This Tour is SOLD OUT. Check out our other tour dates or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be put on a waitlist.  

    Date: Saturday, October 17

    Time: 5:30 p.m.

    Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

    Cost: $15 for Members, $20 for non-Members

    Registration Required - Space is Limited

    Join us for a special spooky night of Litchfield’s most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history.

Sun Oct 18

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Mon Oct 19

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Tue Oct 20

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Wed Oct 21

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Thu Oct 22

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Fri Oct 23

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • Stories to Keep You Up at Night: Lantern Tour

     

    This Tour is SOLD OUT. Check out our other tour dates or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be put on a waitlist.  

    Date: Friday, October 23

    Time: 5:30 p.m.

    Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

    Cost: $15 for Members, $20 for non-Members

    Registration Required - Space is Limited

    Join us for a special spooky night of Litchfield’s most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history.

Sat Oct 24

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • The Historic Trees of Litchfield Van Tour

     

    Date: Saturday, October 24

    Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    Location: White Memorial, 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759

    Cost: $10 for LHS or White Memorial Members, $20 for non-Members

    Registration Required - Space is Limited

    Let the oldest and largest trees of Litchfield tell the tales of our town’s rich history. This van tour will take you to notable trees, such as Wolcott’s Sycamore, the Colvocoresses Oak, the rare Franklin Tree, and “The Biggest Tree” in Litchfield. Education Directors Kate Zullo from the Litchfield Historical Society and Carrie Szwed from White Memorial will be your hosts. At each location, gather around the trees to marvel at them while learning about their amazing cultural and natural history.

    This program is part of America’s 250th in Litchfield

    We will board the 15-passenger van in the parking lot of White Memorial, 80 Whitehall Rd.

    White Memorial and/or Litchfield Historical Society Members: $10/person, Non-members: $20/person

Sun Oct 25

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Mon Oct 26

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Tue Oct 27

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group

     

    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.

     

Wed Oct 28

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • Stories to Keep You Up at Night: Lantern Tour

     

    Date: Wednesday, October 28

    Time: 5:30 p.m.

    Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

    Cost: $15 for Members, $20 for non-Members

    Registration Required - Space is Limited

    Join us for a special spooky night of Litchfield’s most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history.

Thu Oct 29

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Fri Oct 30

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Sat Oct 31

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • Halloween Trick or Treating

     

    Happy Halloween! We will be welcoming trick or treaters starting at 4:00 until the candy runs out at the Tapping Reeve House.

Sun Nov 1

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

  • 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow

     

    Date: Saturday, October 17. 2026 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Time: Dawn to Dusk

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT

    Cost: Free 

    The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a favorite fall tradition of celebrating the harvest season and community.  

    From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.  

    A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries, Burlington Construction Co., Inc, the Clothes Tree, and Lost Fox Inn.

    Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.  

    Interested in Participating? Register online here: https://forms.gle/1NgZFGzsaDDaJYgg8

Tue Nov 10

  • Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group

     

    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.