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Thu Sep 12
  • With Their Busy Needles Mini-Symposium

     

    Date: Thursday, September 12th

    Time: 12:30 to 3:15 p.m.

    Location: Online via Zoom

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

    Registration Required

    Join the Litchfield Historical Society on Thursday, September 12th for a virtual mini-symposium on samplers and needlework. Complementing our current "With Their Busy Needles" exhibition, the symposium will feature an introduction by Collector and Guest Curator Alexandra Peters and presentations by Isabella Rosner, Curator at the Royal School of Needlework and Lynne Anderson, Director of the Sampler Archive Project. Find more information at www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/samplersymposium

Sat Sep 14
  • Weekly Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Time: Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    Fee: Free for members | $10 for non-members

    Registration Requested: Online

    Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tour is the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. 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.  

    Tours leave at 1:00 from the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) and last approximately 1 hour. The Historical Society also offers special themed tours. To learn more about themed walking tours, visit our online calendar for dates and times.  

    Walking tours are free from members and $10 for non-members. For parties of 10 or more, please contact education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org for group options.  
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Mon Sep 16
  • Staff Offices and Ingraham Library Closed

     

    Litchfield Historical Society Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library will be closed Monday, September 16th and Tuesday September 17th.

    They will reopen on Wednesday, September 18th.

Tue Sep 17
  • Staff Offices and Ingraham Library Closed

     

    Litchfield Historical Society Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library will be closed Monday, September 16th and Tuesday September 17th.

    They will reopen on Wednesday, September 18th.

Fri Sep 20
  • Staff Offices and Research Library Closed

     

    LHS Staff Offices and the Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library are closed Friday, September 20. 

    The Litchfield History Museum and the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School are open with normal hours.

Sat Sep 21
  • Weekly Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Time: Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    Fee: Free for members | $10 for non-members

    Registration Requested: Online

    Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tour is the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. 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.  

    Tours leave at 1:00 from the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) and last approximately 1 hour. The Historical Society also offers special themed tours. To learn more about themed walking tours, visit our online calendar for dates and times.  

    Walking tours are free from members and $10 for non-members. For parties of 10 or more, please contact education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org for group options.  
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Sat Sep 28
  • Walking Tour - Notable Trees with the Litchfield Garden Club

     

    **Note Changed Date**

    Date: Saturday, September 28th

    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

    Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested

    For over 100 years, the Litchfield Garden Club has planted and cared for hundreds of trees in town. On this walking tour, we will be visiting a selection of notable trees and sharing stories of the people and events surrounding them.
     
    The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

  • Weekly Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Time: Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    Fee: Free for members | $10 for non-members

    Registration Requested: Online

    Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tour is the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. 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.  

    Tours leave at 1:00 from the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) and last approximately 1 hour. The Historical Society also offers special themed tours. To learn more about themed walking tours, visit our online calendar for dates and times.  

    Walking tours are free from members and $10 for non-members. For parties of 10 or more, please contact education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org for group options.  
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

  • LHS Annual Fall Fundraiser

     

    Tickets Available Now!

    Join the Litchfield Historical Society on Saturday, September 28th at the Litchfield Inn from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for our Annual Fall Fundraiser. 

    Featuring live music, small plates, and a signature drink by Litchfield Distillery, it is an evening not to be missed! Auction items to be announced soon!

    Your support of the Fall Fundraiser makes a difference! All proceeds from the event benefit our mission and community-focused events.

    The event will be held at the Litchfield Inn, 432 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT

Sat Oct 5
  • Weekly Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Time: Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    Fee: Free for members | $10 for non-members

    Registration Requested: Online

    Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tour is the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. 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.  

    Tours leave at 1:00 from the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) and last approximately 1 hour. The Historical Society also offers special themed tours. To learn more about themed walking tours, visit our online calendar for dates and times.  

    Walking tours are free from members and $10 for non-members. For parties of 10 or more, please contact education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org for group options.  
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm