Tours & Programs
Upcoming Events There are always new and exciting events and programs happening at the Litchfield Historical Society. Lectures, walking tours, curator talks, book clubs, and craft workshops are just some…
Upcoming Events There are always new and exciting events and programs happening at the Litchfield Historical Society. Lectures, walking tours, curator talks, book clubs, and craft workshops are just some…
We are working hard to create digital access for all of our holdings to provide you with the best access. The cataloging project is ongoing. If you are looking for…
…a Spy Letter(PDF – 1 MB) Litchfield Historical Society – Write in Invisible Ink(PDF – 948 KB) Litchfield Historical Society – Create a Cipher Wheel(PDF – 580 KB) Make…
…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…
…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…
Want to support Scarecrows in the Meadow? Click here to make a donation! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 4th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow! Thousands of visitors…
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…
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…
Exhibit Now Open Oftentimes, visitors to a museum only sees the results of the work put in creating an exhibit. In Antiquarian to Accredited, visitors are given an inside look…
…are more than thread stitched 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…