- Thu Jun 19
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Museums and Staff Offices Closed
The Litchfield History Museum, Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School and LHS Staff Offices are closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will be open with regular hours on Friday, June 20.
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- Tue Jun 24
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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!
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- Wed Jun 25
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Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp
Date: Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Grades: 5-8
Cost: $70 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
The Litchfield Historical Society’s Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp introduces children to the timeless art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from artifacts in the museum’s collection, campers will learn basic stitches and techniques to create their own project to take home.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30091
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- Thu Jun 26
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Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp
Date: Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Grades: 5-8
Cost: $70 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
The Litchfield Historical Society’s Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp introduces children to the timeless art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from artifacts in the museum’s collection, campers will learn basic stitches and techniques to create their own project to take home.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30091
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- Fri Jun 27
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Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp
Date: Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Grades: 5-8
Cost: $70 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
The Litchfield Historical Society’s Busy Needles: Introduction to Embroidery Mini-Camp introduces children to the timeless art of embroidery. Drawing inspiration from artifacts in the museum’s collection, campers will learn basic stitches and techniques to create their own project to take home.
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30091
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- Sat Jun 28
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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
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- Fri Jul 4
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Walking Tour - Heroes of the Revolution
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!
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.
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- Sat Jul 5
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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
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- Tue Jul 8
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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!
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- Sat Jul 12
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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
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- Mon Jul 14
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Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp
Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Grades: K-2
Cost: $155 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more!
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30091
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- Tue Jul 15
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Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp
Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Grades: K-2
Cost: $155 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more!
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30091
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- Wed Jul 16
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Inventors & Innovators: A STEM History Camp
Date: Monday July 14 through Friday July 18
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street)
Grades: K-2
Cost: $155 per child
Registration Required with Litchfield Park & Recreation
History is full of scientists, artists, engineers, and mathematicians. At the Litchfield Historical Society’s Inventors & Innovators Summer Camp, campers will learn about historic figures in S.T.E.A.M. fields through read-aloud stories, experiments, crafts, games, and more!
This program is held in partnership with Litchfield Parks and Recreation. Visit their website for more information and to register. https://litchfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30091
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