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Fri Aug 7

  • Where Memory Lives; Essays and Philosophy of Abby Hubbard

     

    Date: August 7

    Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

    Fee: FREE

    Registration Requested

    In conjunction with a recently processed archival collection of personal papers from Litchfield native; Abby Jane Wells Hubbard, the Litchfield Historical Society is proud to present an exploration of this collection. Her historical essays provide a deep dive into objects, places, and the memories we attach to them. Along with a few personal letters, Hubbard makes you feel as though you were walking through a memory with her. Attendees will be given the opportunity to connect with Hubbard’s work through an interactive lecture given by LHS summer intern, Hailey Gillotti.

Sun Aug 9

  • Walking Tour - Artists of Litchfield

     

    Date: Sunday, August 9, 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, August 9 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

Mon Aug 10

  • Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp

     

    Dates:August10th – 14th  

    Time: 9:00-12:30

    Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th

    Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children

    ProgramFee: $185 per child

    Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation

    Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!

    Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.

    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=30127

Tue Aug 11

  • Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp

     

    Dates:August10th – 14th  

    Time: 9:00-12:30

    Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th

    Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children

    ProgramFee: $185 per child

    Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation

    Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!

    Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.

    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=30127

Wed Aug 12

  • Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp

     

    Dates:August10th – 14th  

    Time: 9:00-12:30

    Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th

    Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children

    ProgramFee: $185 per child

    Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation

    Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!

    Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.

    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=30127

Thu Aug 13

  • Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp

     

    Dates:August10th – 14th  

    Time: 9:00-12:30

    Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th

    Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children

    ProgramFee: $185 per child

    Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation

    Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!

    Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.

    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=30127

Fri Aug 14

  • Curious Minds: Art, History and the Natural World Camp

     

    Dates:August10th – 14th  

    Time: 9:00-12:30

    Grade/Age:Grades 3rd-6th

    Group size: minimum 5- max 12 children

    ProgramFee: $185 per child

    Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation

    Embrace curiosity at Litchfield Historical Society’s Curious Minds: Art, History, and the Natural World Camp. Campers will take inspiration from artifacts in the museum collection and the garden at Tapping Reeve Meadow to create and chronicle. From nature paints to woven wonders, there is so much for curious minds to discover!

    Litchfield Historical Society summer camps are taught by Head of Education, Kate Zullo, and Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Kate is a life-long educator dedicated to the LHS mission to share the rich and significant history of Litchfield. Olivia is a S.T.E.M. teacher during the school year and is also the talented gardener responsible for the Tapping Reeve Meadow's teaching garden.

    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=30127

Sat Aug 15

  • Harvest Histories

     

    Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street, Litchfield, CT)

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

    Registration Requested

    Harvest Histories invites you to explore the plants that shaped New England life. Each hour-long session blends hands-on activities featuring plants that flavored meals, healed ailments, and carried cultural meaning across generations. Whether you’re infusing vinegar with herbs, making natural dyes for garden vegetables, or learning folklore behind forgotten fruits, this program offers a fresh way to connect with the past, one plant at a time. 
     
    Held in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with Garden Educator, Olivia Delaney. Free for members and $10 for non-members.

Tue Aug 18

  • 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.

     

Tue Sep 1

  • 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.