Event Calendar (Grid) – Litchfield Historical Society

	October 2024
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		1	2	3	4	5 Member Tour of Topsmead Member Tour of Topsmead **This tour is currently full. If you would like to join our waitlist, email Sean Kunic at registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org Time: Saturday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m. Location: Topsmead State Forest (Buell Road, Litchfield, CT) Fee: FREE for LHS Members Only Registration Required: Online LHS Members are invited to join us Saturday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m. for tours of the Chase Cottage at Topsmead State Forest. Docents from the Friends of Topsmead and CT DEEP will share the history of the English Tudor-style cottage that was the summer home of Edith Morton Chase for more than fifty years. Space is limited. FREE for LHS Members. Must have a current membership to join. Contact Sean Kunic at skunic@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org to check your membership status. Meet at the Chase Cottage at Topsmead State Forest, Buell Road, Litchfield, CT •
6	7	8	9	10	11 Scarecrow Making Workshop Scarecrow Making Workshop Date: Friday, October 11 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Location: Chanticleer Acres, 51 Hutchinson Pkwy, Litchfield Cost: $20 Registration Requested Join us for a hands-on, creative experience and learn the art of scarecrow making with Chanticleer Acres’ resident artist, Miriam. Known for innovative use of natural materials, Miriam’s remarkable scarecrows have garnered widespread admiration at the Litchfield Historical Society’s annual Scarecrows in the Meadow event. Learn how she uses materials gathered from nature and transforms them into beautiful and captivating figures. The workshop will be held Friday, October 11th from 1:00-4:00 at Chanticleer Acres (51 Hutchinson Parkway, Litchfield, CT) Parking on site. Event will be held outside; participants are encouraged to dress for weather and bring their imaginations! Lantern Tour - Stories to Keep You Up at Night Lantern Tour - Stories to Keep You Up at Night Date: Friday, October 11 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Cost: $15 for Members, $20 for non-Members Registration Requested Join us on Friday, October 11 at 5:30 pm at the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) for a spooky night of Litchfield's most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history. Walking tours will last approximately 1 hour and cover 1 mile. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly. Space is limited! $15 for Members, $20 for Non-Members. Registration is required. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the program will not be held. • •	12 Weekly Walking Tour of Litchfield History 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 •
13	14	15	16	17 Needlework of Past and Present: The Conservation of Textiles Needlework of Past and Present: The Conservation of Textiles Date: Thursday, October 17 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Cost: $10 Registration Required Join the Litchfield Historical Society on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 for a virtual lecture by Meredith Wilcox-Levine of the Textile Conservation Workshop entitled “Needlework of Past and Present: The Conservation of Textiles.” Textiles are a highly accessible and enjoyable form of art and craft present in institutions and private collections around the world. Samplers, in particular, tell stories of a girl’s education and creativity. The Textile Conservation Workshop has had the privilege to assist in the preservation of many of the samplers belonging to collector Alexandra Peters. This presentation will introduce the field of textile conservation, featuring treated samplers in Ms. Peter’s collection. Meredith Wilcox-Levine is a textile conservator at the Textile Conservation Workshop in South Salem, NY. She holds a Master of Science degree in Historic Costume and Textiles from the University of Rhode Island's Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, with a focus in Textile Conservation. During her training she completed internships at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Before entering the conservation field, Meredith received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatrical costume design and production from Syracuse University. She is a professional member of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and the Costume Society of America. The lecture will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the lecture. •	18	19 Scarecrows in the Meadow Opening Celebration Scarecrows in the Meadow Opening Celebration The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The Opening Celebration will be on Saturday, October 19 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The opening celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling, and fall crafts and activities all day. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •
20 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	21 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	22 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	23 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Jonathan Kruk The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Jonathan Kruk Date: Wednesday, October 23 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Fee: $10 for members \| $15 for non-members Registration Requested: Online We all know of Washington Irving’s classic tale of the Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane, but you don’t know the whole story until you have experience Jonathan Kruk’s retelling. The celebrated Master Storyteller will be performing his spellbinding solo show “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow “on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 in the Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street. Written in 1819, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow made Irving famous and continues to captivate audiences today.  This horror-romance tells of a Yankee schoolmaster infatuated with a Dutch heiress, chased off by a goblin known as the Headless Horseman. True to the author’s original tale, the performance delivers drama, mystery and wit.  Jonathan is renowned for dramatic solo shows "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "A Christmas Carol."  He has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Travel Channel, and The National Geographic Channel. According to the New York Times, “His spirited, candlelit one-man show has become a fixture of Halloween.” Surrounded by Scarecrows, the event will take place outside in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Participants are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating and to dress warmly. The event is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended. Special thanks to the Northwest Community Bank Foundation for their generous support of this program. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. • •	24 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	25 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	26 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org Litchfield History Museum Opens at 2:30pm Litchfield History Museum Opens at 2:30pm The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) will be opening at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. It will close at the normal time of 5:00 p.m. The Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School will be open with regular hours, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • •
27 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org Lantern Tour - Stories to Keep You Up at Night Lantern Tour - Stories to Keep You Up at Night Date: Sunday, October 27 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Cost: $15 for Members, $20 for non-Members Registration Requested Join us on Sunday, October 27 at 5:30 pm at the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) for a spooky night of Litchfield's most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history. Walking tours will last approximately 1 hour and cover 1 mile. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly. Space is limited! $15 for Members, $20 for Non-Members. Registration is required. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the program will not be held. • •	28 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	29 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org •	30 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org Lantern Tour - Stories to Keep You Up at Night Lantern Tour - Stories to Keep You Up at Night Date: Wednesday, October 30 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Cost: $15 for Members, $20 for non-Members Registration Requested Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30 pm at the Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) for a spooky night of Litchfield's most frightening and gruesome true stories! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history. Walking tours will last approximately 1 hour and cover 1 mile. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly. Space is limited! $15 for Members, $20 for Non-Members. Registration is required. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the program will not be held. • •	31 Scarecrows in the Meadow Scarecrows in the Meadow The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 19 – October 31 and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk. The event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create Scarecrows. Special thanks to our gold sponsors William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, O&G Industries, and the Litchfield Inn as well as our bronze business partners the Lost Fox Inn, the Clothes Tree, Ace Hardware of Litchfield, and the Litchfield Prevention Council. This event is free, and donations are appreciated. Open to the public and no registration necessary. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org Halloween Trick or Treating Halloween Trick or Treating Happy Halloween! We will be welcoming trick or treaters from 4:00-8:00 at the Tapping Reeve House. • •

October 2024