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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
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 weekly knitting & crafting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. The social evening will take place every other Tuesday. 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, as well as a previous owner of a natural-methods yarn dyeing studio. Most experienced in Fair Isle colorwork and Aran cabled knitting, she'll be able to help answer your questions with everything from yarn choice to steeking and beyond. She has a particular interest in the history of knitting and breed-specific yarns. 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.
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Walking Tour - Republican Motherhood and the Litchfield Female Academy
Walking Tour - Republican Motherhood and the Litchfield Female Academy
Time: 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14th
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
Fee: Free for members | $10 for non-members
Registration Requested: Online
Join us for a special Mother's Day tour exploring the work of Sarah Pierce, who founded a pioneering school for women in Litchfield in 1792. Learn about the experiences of the students, the story of the woman who brought them to Litchfield, and the Academy's lasting influence on education in America.
The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm
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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
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 weekly knitting & crafting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. The social evening will take place every other Tuesday. 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, as well as a previous owner of a natural-methods yarn dyeing studio. Most experienced in Fair Isle colorwork and Aran cabled knitting, she'll be able to help answer your questions with everything from yarn choice to steeking and beyond. She has a particular interest in the history of knitting and breed-specific yarns. 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.
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Curator Talk: Send on My Compass and Chain: Surveying the Western Reserve
Curator Talk: Send on My Compass and Chain: Surveying the Western Reserve
Date: Thursday, May 25th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street) and Online via Zoom
FREE
Registration Requested for In-Person Attendees
Registration Required for Virtual Attendees
Surveying parties were among the first new arrivals to set foot in the Western Reserve. Tasked with measuring the land and dividing it into townships, the surveyors created some of the earliest descriptions of “New Connecticut.” This talk will examine the writings of surveyor Moses Warren Jr. and the successes, challenges, and tragedies experienced by his party.
This lecture is FREE and open to the public! Registration Requested
To accommodate audiences in Connecticut, Ohio, and beyond, this lecture is being hosted in person at the Litchfield Historical Society and online via Zoom.
Interested in attending this lecture virtually via Zoom? Click Here to register via Zoom or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
This lecture series is generously funded by a grant from Connecticut Humanities.
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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
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 weekly knitting & crafting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. The social evening will take place every other Tuesday. 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, as well as a previous owner of a natural-methods yarn dyeing studio. Most experienced in Fair Isle colorwork and Aran cabled knitting, she'll be able to help answer your questions with everything from yarn choice to steeking and beyond. She has a particular interest in the history of knitting and breed-specific yarns. 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.
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