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Fri Jun 5
Sun Jun 7

  • Walking Tour - Heroes of the Revolution

     

    **This Tour is SOLD OUT. Email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be placed on a waiting list, or check out one of our upcoming tour dates!**

    Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: Meet at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members

    Registration Requested

    Remember America’s 250th anniversary with our popular Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour on Sunday, June 7 at 1:00 p.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

Tue Jun 9

  • 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!  

     

Wed Jun 10

  • Members Exclusive - Tour of LHS Archives

     

    Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

    Time: 5:30 p.m.

    Location: The Helga J. Ingraham Research Library (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for Members

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society is home to an extensive collection of papers, photographs, maps, and books. Held at the Helga J. Ingraham Research Library (downstairs of the Litchfield History Museum), our archives are an invaluable part of our organization. Thousands have sat in the reading room to do research, but few have seen where these treasures live. On June 10 at 5:30 p.m., LHS Members are invited to join us for tours of our Archival Storage. See how over a half mile of material is organized and prepared for researchers and get an up-close look at some of our rarest and most precious holdings.
     
    Tours begin at 5:30 pm. Registration is required as space is extremely limited.

Fri Jun 12

  • Members Exclusive - Tour of LHS Archives

     

    Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2026

    Time: 5:30 p.m.

    Location: The Helga J. Ingraham Research Library (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for Members

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society is home to an extensive collection of papers, photographs, maps, and books. Held at the Helga J. Ingraham Research Library (downstairs of the Litchfield History Museum), our archives are an invaluable part of our organization. Thousands have sat in the reading room to do research, but few have seen where these treasures live. On June 12 at 5:30 p.m., LHS Members are invited to join us for tours of our Archival Storage. See how over a half mile of material is organized and prepared for researchers and get an up-close look at some of our rarest and most precious holdings.
     
    Tours begin at 5:30 pm. Registration is required as space is extremely limited.

Thu Jun 18

  • Members Exclusive - Tour of LHS Archives

     

    Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2026

    Time: 5:30 p.m.

    Location: The Helga J. Ingraham Research Library (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for Members

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society is home to an extensive collection of papers, photographs, maps, and books. Held at the Helga J. Ingraham Research Library (downstairs of the Litchfield History Museum), our archives are an invaluable part of our organization. Thousands have sat in the reading room to do research, but few have seen where these treasures live. On June 18 at 5:30 p.m., LHS Members are invited to join us for tours of our Archival Storage. See how over a half mile of material is organized and prepared for researchers and get an up-close look at some of our rarest and most precious holdings.
     
    Tours begin at 5:30 pm. Registration is required as space is extremely limited.

Sun Jun 21

  • Walking Tour - Architecture of Litchfield

     

    Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: Meet at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members

    Registration Requested

    The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Join us Sunday, June 21th at 1:00 p.m. to learn about the lives of past residents and how they are reflected in their architectural decisions.

     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

Mon Jun 22

  • Embroidery Adventures Workshop for Students

     

    Date: June 22 - 26
    Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South St.) 
    Grades: 4th-8th 
    Cost: $125 per child

    Register Online Here

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s Embroidery Adventures is a week-long workshop for Middle School & Junior High students, introducing them to the timeless art of embroidery. During the workshop, students will learn stitches and techniques and draw inspiration from the museum’s collection to create their own works of art.

Tue Jun 23

  • Embroidery Adventures: Workshop for Students

     

    Date: June 22 - 26
    Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South St.) 
    Grades: 4th-8th 
    Cost: $125 per child

    Register Online Here

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s Embroidery Adventures is a week-long workshop for Middle School & Junior High students, introducing them to the timeless art of embroidery. During the workshop, students will learn stitches and techniques and draw inspiration from the museum’s collection to create their own works of art.

  • 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!  

     

Wed Jun 24

  • Embroidery Adventures: Workshop for Students

     

    Date: June 22 - 26
    Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South St.) 
    Grades: 4th-8th 
    Cost: $125 per child

    Register Online Here

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s Embroidery Adventures is a week-long workshop for Middle School & Junior High students, introducing them to the timeless art of embroidery. During the workshop, students will learn stitches and techniques and draw inspiration from the museum’s collection to create their own works of art.

Thu Jun 25

  • Embroidery Adventures: Workshop for Students

     

    Date: June 22 - 26
    Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South St.) 
    Grades: 4th-8th 
    Cost: $125 per child

    Register Online Here

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s Embroidery Adventures is a week-long workshop for Middle School & Junior High students, introducing them to the timeless art of embroidery. During the workshop, students will learn stitches and techniques and draw inspiration from the museum’s collection to create their own works of art.

Fri Jun 26

  • Embroidery Adventures: Workshop for Students

     

    Date: June 22 - 26
    Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South St.) 
    Grades: 4th-8th 
    Cost: $125 per child

    Register Online Here

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s Embroidery Adventures is a week-long workshop for Middle School & Junior High students, introducing them to the timeless art of embroidery. During the workshop, students will learn stitches and techniques and draw inspiration from the museum’s collection to create their own works of art.

Sun Jun 28

  • Walking Tour - Artists of Litchfield

     

    Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: Meet at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members

    Registration Requested

    Experience the Historic District through the eyes of artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring their words, sketches, and paintings. Join us Sunday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. to learn about Litchfield's artistic past.

     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

Wed Jul 1

  • Independence Week Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour

     

    Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

    Time: 12:00 p.m.

    Location: Meet at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield CT)

    Cost: Free for All

    Registration Requested

    Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day with a special walking tour through Litchfield's Revolutionary history. 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 all as a part of Litchfield's Commemoration of America's 250th.
     
    Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm.