The Litchfield Historical Society is proud to present a weekend of public programs to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave. On May 3rd and 4th, the celebration, “Think What I Have Felt: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of “Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave,” will bring … Continue reading “Think What I Have Felt: Commemorating the Life of William Grimes”
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Spring Bounty
Tickets on Sale Now The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of our silent auction art show this spring with Spring Bounty on Saturday, May 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street). Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and creative artwork by … Continue reading “Spring Bounty”
To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Virtual Tour
Reopening for In-Person Visits April 27, 2024 Imagine taking Connecticut’s northern and southern borders and extending them west to the Pacific Ocean. Under the terms of a royal charter given to the colony in1662, Connecticut was to stretch from the “Narraganset-Bay on the East, to the South Sea on the West Part.” Following the model … Continue reading “To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Virtual Tour”
Annual Fund
Read our Annual Fund Letter and see what your contributions helped us do in 2020
Read our Annual Fund Letter and see what your contributions helped us do in 2020