- Fri Sep 29
-
-
Western Reserve Exhibit Temporarily Closed 11-3
To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Litchfield and the Connecticut Western Reserve will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, September 29th for a private tour. It will reopen as normal that day at 3 p.m.
-
- Sat Sep 30
-
-
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
-
- Sun Oct 1
-
-
Sit and Sip with our New Director
Time: October 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street) Come to the Tapping Reeve Meadow to "Sit and Sip" with our new Executive Director, Jessica Jenkins! All are welcome to stop by for cider to meet Jessica and welcome her back to Litchfield.
-
- Tue Oct 3
-
-
Bilingual Story Time in the Meadow with KidsPlay Children's Museum
Date: Tuesday, October 3rd and 17th
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Fee: FREE
Registration Requested: Online with KidsPlay
Join KidsPlay Children’s Museum and the Litchfield Historical Society for Bilingual Story Time at Tapping Reeve Meadow! Themed stories are read in English and Spanish by KidsPlay volunteers Humphry Rolleston and Carmen Neale. Each week will share objects from the collection and explore a topic inspired by the Litchfield Historical Society exhibit “To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Litchfield and the Connecticut Western Reserve” Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs!
-
Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 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.
-
- Sat Oct 7
-
-
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
-
- Mon Oct 9
-
- Sat Oct 14
-
-
Scarecrows in the Meadow Opening Celebration
The Scarecrows are coming!
The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The Opening Celebration will feature a scarecrow-making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, plus fall crafts and activities all day long.
This event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create scarecrows. We also want to thank William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for generously sponsoring Scarecrows in the Meadow and to the Litchfield Prevention Council and The Clothes Tree for additional support!
This event is free and open to the public. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759.
-
- Sun Oct 15
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Mon Oct 16
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Tue Oct 17
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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 -
Bilingual Story Time in the Meadow with KidsPlay Children's Museum
Date: Tuesday, October 17th
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Fee: FREE
Registration Requested: Online with KidsPlay
Join KidsPlay Children’s Museum and the Litchfield Historical Society for Bilingual Story Time at Tapping Reeve Meadow! Themed stories are read in English and Spanish by KidsPlay volunteers Humphry Rolleston and Carmen Neale. Each week will share objects from the collection and explore a topic inspired by the Litchfield Historical Society exhibit “To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Litchfield and the Connecticut Western Reserve” Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs!
-
Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 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.
-
- Wed Oct 18
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Thu Oct 19
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Fri Oct 20
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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 -
Stories to Keep You Up at Night: Lantern Tour of Litchfield Historic District
Time: 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20th
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Fee: $15 for members | $20 for non-members
Registration Requested: Online
Join us for a special 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.
The walk will begin under the Pavilion at the Tapping Reeve Meadow and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm
-
- Sat Oct 21
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Sun Oct 22
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Mon Oct 23
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Tue Oct 24
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Wed Oct 25
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
- Thu Oct 26
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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 -
Stories to Keep You Up at Night: Lantern Tour of Litchfield Historic District
Time: 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Fee: $15 for members | $20 for non-members
Registration Requested: Online
Join us for a special 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.
The walk will begin under the Pavilion at the Tapping Reeve Meadow and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm
-
- Fri Oct 27
-
-
On Display October 14th- 31st, Dawn to Dusk
Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Cost: Free
Click Here to Register to Make a Scarecrow
The Scarecrows are Coming! The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadows, a community event for families to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The scarecrows will be on display in the Tapping Reeve Meadow from October 14th – October 31st and open for visiting every day from dawn to dusk.
Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Everyone is invited to explore the assembly of more than fifty scarecrows, all created by local businesses, non-profits, and families. The open celebration will feature a scarecrow making challenge, storytelling with KidsPlay Children’s Museum, and fall crafts and activities all day.
This event is free and open to the public. 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
-
Skip to content