Event Calendar

Tue Jul 1

  • Seed Starters: Youngest Learns in the Garden

     

    Date: Saturday, July 1

    Time: 9:00 to 9:30 am

    Ages: Newborns, Infants & Toddlers

    Cost: FREE, $5 Suggested Donation

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South St) 

    Register: Online Here

    Join Garden Educator Olivia in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with your newborns, infants, and toddlers to kickstart their understanding of language, patterns, and spatial awareness. This will be an interactive program of songs, rhymes, movements, and stories for babies and their caregivers.

    Seed Starters will take place in the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street.) Parking is available in the lot or along the street. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.

Fri Jul 4

  • Walking Tour - Heroes of the Revolution

     

    **This tour is SOLD OUT. Email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to be placed on a waitlist** 

    Date: Friday, July 4

    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

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

    Registration Requested

    Celebrate Independence Day with our popular Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour on Friday, July 4 at 10:00 a.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

  • 27th Annual 4th of July Pet Parade

     

    Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4th 2025

    Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

    Fee: FREE

    Pet Registration Requested (not required): Online

    Calling all Patriotic Pets and Pet-lovers! ! The Litchfield’s Historical Society’s 27th Annual 4th of July Pet Parade returns Friday, July 4th from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow.  

    All pets - dogs, cats, pigs, parakeets, snails, or stuffed animals – are invited to the Tapping Reeve Meadow for a free Independence Day Celebration. Bring your pet to the judge’s booth before joining the parade around 3:00. After the award ceremony, everyone can enjoy old-fashioned amusements, including sack races, tug-of-war contests, photo booth, and an ice cream social with ice cream generously donated by Arethusa Farm Dairy

    Pets must be on a leash or in a cage, and if applicable, must be up to date with immunizations. Parade registration begins at 2:15.

Sat Jul 5

  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

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

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. 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. 
     
    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 Jul 8

  • Seed Starters: Youngest Learns in the Garden

     

    Date: Saturday, July 8

    Time: 9:00 to 9:30 am

    Ages: Newborns, Infants & Toddlers

    Cost: FREE, $5 Suggested Donation

    Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South St) 

    Register: Online Here

    Join Garden Educator Olivia in the Tapping Reeve Meadow with your newborns, infants, and toddlers to kickstart their understanding of language, patterns, and spatial awareness. This will be an interactive program of songs, rhymes, movements, and stories for babies and their caregivers.

    Seed Starters will take place in the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street.) Parking is available in the lot or along the street. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.

  • 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 Jul 11

  • Herb Hour for Adults

     

    Date: July 11

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

    Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)

    Fee: FREE for LHS Members | $10 for non-Members

    Registration Requested: Online

    The garden is full of beautiful fragrances and colors. Adults of all ages can join Garden Educator Olivia to create plant inspired crafts. From lavender wands and sugar scrubs to garlands and seed bombs you will learn how to craft with common garden plants. 

Sat Jul 12

  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

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

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. 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. 
     
    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 Jul 14
Tue Jul 15
Wed Jul 16
Thu Jul 17
Fri Jul 18
Sat Jul 19

  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

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

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. 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. 
     
    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 Jul 22

  • 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!  

     

Sat Jul 26

  • Walking Tour - Architecture Walking Tour of Litchfield History

     

    Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location: The Litchfield History Museum

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

    Registration Requested

    The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. 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. 
     
    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