Event Calendar

Sun May 3

  • Lecture: Titus Minor's Revolution with Peter Vermilyea

     

    Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

    Time: 3:00 pm.

    Location:  Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) 

    Cost: Free (Suggested $5 donation)


    Register for in person Lecture
    Register for VIRTUAL lecture  

    This program explores the Revolutionary War through the life of Titus Minor, an African American soldier from Connecticut. By examining service at Valley Forge, struggles for freedom, and postwar hardship, it reveals how liberty, race, and sacrifice shaped the lived experience of the American Revolution and how we remember it 250 years later.

    Peter C. Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School and for the University of Connecticut. He is the author several books on the history of Litchfield County, including his newest publication Litchfield County in the American Revolution. 

    The lecture will be held at the Litchfield History Museum, 7 South St. Litchfield, CT. Please register in advance, as space is limited. The event is free, and donations are appreciated.

Fri May 8
Tue May 12

  • 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!  

     

Fri May 15

  • Ingraham Research Library Closed - PM

     

    The Helga J. Ingraham Research Library will be closed after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15. The Litchfield History Museum is open with regular hours.

  • Architects, Architecture & the People of Litchfield - Partner Tour with OWL

     

    Date: Friday, May 15

    Time: 10:30 a.m.

    Location: The Oliver Wolcott Library (160 South Street, Litchfield)

    Cost: Free

    Registration: Required with Oliver Wolcott Library

    Join Jessica Jenkins and Nancy Schuler as they take us on a tour of the OWL building and share with us fascinating stories of the architects, the architecture, and the people of Litchfield.

    Litchfield is a historic town and boasts a historic district with homes and buildings from the 18th century. Litchfield is also the home of many midcentury modern homes and buildings that highlight the modernist movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

    The Oliver Wolcott Library is probably the best example of how these two architectural styles live side-by-side effortlessly. The front of the building was the former home of Oliver Wolcott Jr and was built in 1799. The 1966 addition was designed by famed modernist architect Eliot Noyes.

    Don’t miss this walk through where you will learn more about the people responsible for these two very different but compatible styles of architecture.

    About the presenters:
    Jessica Jenkins is the Executive Director of Litchfield Historical Society. She has spent nearly 20 years developing exhibits and telling the stories of our shared history with the public.

    Nancy Schuler is the Senior Services Specialist at the Oliver Wolcott Library. Her worldwide travel has allowed her to present the Armchair Travel Class at the OWL. She also has been a docent at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury as well as an instructor of Acting and Writing at the Osher Lifelong Living Institute in Waterbury.

Sat May 16

  • Architects, Architecture & the People of Litchfield - Partner Tour with OWL

     

    Date: Saturday, May 16

    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    Location: The Oliver Wolcott Library (160 South Street, Litchfield)

    Cost: Free

    Registration: Required with Oliver Wolcott Library

    Join Jessica Jenkins and Nancy Schuler as they take us on a tour of the OWL building and share with us fascinating stories of the architects, the architecture, and the people of Litchfield.

    Litchfield is a historic town and boasts a historic district with homes and buildings from the 18th century. Litchfield is also the home of many midcentury modern homes and buildings that highlight the modernist movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

    The Oliver Wolcott Library is probably the best example of how these two architectural styles live side-by-side effortlessly. The front of the building was the former home of Oliver Wolcott Jr and was built in 1799. The 1966 addition was designed by famed modernist architect Eliot Noyes.

    Don’t miss this walk through where you will learn more about the people responsible for these two very different but compatible styles of architecture.

    About the presenters:
    Jessica Jenkins is the Executive Director of Litchfield Historical Society. She has spent nearly 20 years developing exhibits and telling the stories of our shared history with the public.

    Nancy Schuler is the Senior Services Specialist at the Oliver Wolcott Library. Her worldwide travel has allowed her to present the Armchair Travel Class at the OWL. She also has been a docent at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury as well as an instructor of Acting and Writing at the Osher Lifelong Living Institute in Waterbury.

  • Architects, Architecture & the People of Litchfield - Partner Tour with OWL

     

    Date: Saturday, May 16

    Time: 12:00 p.m.

    Location: The Oliver Wolcott Library (160 South Street, Litchfield)

    Cost: Free

    Registration: Required with Oliver Wolcott Library

    Join Jessica Jenkins and Nancy Schuler as they take us on a tour of the OWL building and share with us fascinating stories of the architects, the architecture, and the people of Litchfield.

    Litchfield is a historic town and boasts a historic district with homes and buildings from the 18th century. Litchfield is also the home of many midcentury modern homes and buildings that highlight the modernist movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

    The Oliver Wolcott Library is probably the best example of how these two architectural styles live side-by-side effortlessly. The front of the building was the former home of Oliver Wolcott Jr and was built in 1799. The 1966 addition was designed by famed modernist architect Eliot Noyes.

    Don’t miss this walk through where you will learn more about the people responsible for these two very different but compatible styles of architecture.

    About the presenters:
    Jessica Jenkins is the Executive Director of Litchfield Historical Society. She has spent nearly 20 years developing exhibits and telling the stories of our shared history with the public.

    Nancy Schuler is the Senior Services Specialist at the Oliver Wolcott Library. Her worldwide travel has allowed her to present the Armchair Travel Class at the OWL. She also has been a docent at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury as well as an instructor of Acting and Writing at the Osher Lifelong Living Institute in Waterbury.

Tue May 26

  • 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!  

     

Fri May 29

  • Looking Ahead - Art Auction Benefiting the Litchfield Historical Society

     

    Date: Friday, May 29

    Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum, 7 South Street
    Advance Tickets - $35 | $45 at the door

    The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of our silent auction art show this spring with Looking Ahead on Friday, May 29!

    This fundraiser features a silent auction of small works donated by your favorite local artists, giving you the chance to support the LHS and take home a unique work!

    Join us for Looking Ahead on Friday, May 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Litchfield History Museum. An evening of local art, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails, it is not to be missed!

    Proceeds benefit our mission and community-focused operations.

    $35 Advance Tickets | $45 at the door