Teacher and Home Resources

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Fall Fundraiser

…and sitting Senator Stephen A. Douglas. Hand-worked from basswood, the eagle is decorated in gold leaf. Polychrome paint is used to highlight the ribbon and arrows clutched in the eagle’s…

Sold, Made, & Grown in Litchfield

…memories.​ MAde As Litchfield’s small workshops transitioned to larger manufacturers, companies like the Warren McArthur Corporation created jobs for town residents and attracted new workers and families to Litchfield. The…

Contact Us

…collection you should make an appointment with the curator. If you are unable to visit, please see Research Requests. By Mail The Litchfield Historical Society P.O. Box 385 7 South…

Birthday Parties

Make your child’s next birthday extra special with a unique colonial-themed party at the Litchfield Historial Society! A personal museum guide will lead you and your guests through 90 minutes…

For Adult and Senior Groups

Our staff-led group tours and programs are engaging, informative, and tailored to your group’s interests. Make the next outing for your club, senior group, or reunion memorable with a personalized…

Litchfield History Museum

…through cloth. As objects of art, samplers tell stories of creativity, instruction, and skilled work. As historical records, they document the lives and experiences of thousands of young women, histories…