Registration Now Open Speakers and Sessions All times are Eastern Daylight Time 12:30 – With Their Busy Needles: Celebrating Samplers in LitchfieldAlexandra Peters, Collector & Guest CuratorAlex Dubois, Curator, Litchfield Historical Society 1:00 – Friends Across the Atlantic: Quaker Needlework in 17th-Century London and 18th-Century PhiladelphiaIsabella Rosner, PhDCurator, Royal School of Needlework It is a … Continue reading “With Their Busy Needles Mini-Symposium”
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Creativity Blooms
Tickets Now on Sale The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of our silent auction art show this spring with Creativity Blooms on Saturday, May 11th at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street). Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and creative artwork donated by your favorite local artists. … Continue reading “Creativity Blooms”
Fall Fundraiser
Click Here for Tickets Join us at the Litchfield Community Center on Saturday, September 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. for Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Margaritaville, and the country’s premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show, Changes in Latitudes! This nationally acclaimed band will bring the beach party to Litchfield with their dancing conga lines and “Trop Rock” fun, all benefiting … Continue reading “Fall Fundraiser”
Stitching Stories
Stitching Stories, a new exhibit at the Litchfield Historical Society, tells the story of quiltmaking in Litchfield from the nineteenth century to the present. Featuring five standout examples from the Society’s collection and one piece on loan from a local quilter, the exhibit examines the various stories told with needle and thread: stories of quilt … Continue reading “Stitching Stories”
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Recorded Lectures, Family Activities and more!
Recorded Lectures, Family Activities and more!
Scarecrows in the Meadow
Want to support Scarecrows in the Meadow? Click here to make a donation! Registration for the 5th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow is OPEN! Download the 2024 Participation Packet Below: This event is made possible by the dozens of participants that give their time, energy, and creativity to create scarecrows. Thank you! Our Sponsors 2023 … Continue reading “Scarecrows in the Meadow”
The My Country Blog
Dive deeper into Litchfield’s history with blog posts by the Litchfield Historical Society Staff and Volunteers
Dive deeper into Litchfield’s history with blog posts by the Litchfield Historical Society Staff and Volunteers
Antiquarian to Accredited
Antiquarian to Accredited also explores the individual stories surrounding the objects and papers in our collection. From the unique viewpoints of our staff, board members, volunteers, and other guest contributors, the labels are written in a conversational tone to best express their personal interest in the object. Visitors will be encouraged to share their own favorite experience or object in the museum.
Antiquarian to Accredited also explores the individual stories surrounding the objects and papers in our collection. From the unique viewpoints of our staff, board members, volunteers, and other guest contributors, the labels are written in a conversational tone to best express their personal interest in the object. Visitors will be encouraged to share their own favorite experience or object in the museum.