Litchfield Historical Society

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The Litchfield Historical Society is dedicated to presenting the history of the town of Litchfield, Connecticut through dynamic exhibits, diverse programs, growing collections, and innovative research. www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/blog

We can also be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TappingReeve.

06/04/2026

America is preparing to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But what does this founding document really say? What were the Founder’s arguing for and why did they choose to include certain words? Join historian Peter Vermilyea on June 18 at 6:30 pm for a guided reading and facilitated conversation that explores the historical context while asking questions and engaging in respectful dialogue.

Peter C. Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School and for the University of Connecticut. He is the author several books on the history of Litchfield County, including his newest publication Litchfield County in the American Revolution. 

The lecture will be held at the Litchfield History Museum, 7 South St. Litchfield, CT. Please register in advance, as space is limited. The event is free, and donations are appreciated.

Register online at https://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/calendar-list/

We have two interns joining us this Summer at the Litchfield Historical Society. We are excited to welcome Brooke, a ris...
06/03/2026

We have two interns joining us this Summer at the Litchfield Historical Society. We are excited to welcome Brooke, a rising junior at Colgate University studying History and Museum Studies, and Hailey, a rising senior at American University studying History. They will be working on many different projects throughout the LHS including archival work, curating, education, and community outreach, including social media! Stay tuned as we share more of the work they do this summer and please join us in welcoming Hailey and Brooke to the LHS community!

What a great time! Thank you to all who joined us for "Looking Ahead" last Friday night! Our silent art auction fundrais...
06/02/2026

What a great time! Thank you to all who joined us for "Looking Ahead" last Friday night! Our silent art auction fundraiser was a big success in raising money for the Litchfield Historical Society.

A huge thank you to the 46 artists who donated work to our show. Their generosity makes this event possible and ensure that all money raised benefit our mission and community-focused operations.

More thanks to our Art Fundraiser Committee who guide us through this event and to Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP for sponsoring the night!

We are so lucky to be surrounded by so many talented makers and to have so many who love art!

05/28/2026

The final preview! We have 44 paintings, photographs, jewelry, and more created by your favorite Litchfield County makers. All of it auctioned this Friday, May 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 to benefit the Litchfield Historical Society.

Last chance for advance tickets! Take a closer look at Looking Ahead at www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/lookingahead/

A look at one of Litchfield's Memorial Day Parade from years ago. The note included with these photos guesses they from ...
05/24/2026

A look at one of Litchfield's Memorial Day Parade from years ago. The note included with these photos guesses they from a parade in the mid-1950s. We hope tomorrow's parade avoids the rain as Litchfield continues the tradition of commemoration on the last Monday of May.

This group of photographs came from the William Doyle Brennan Papers, held at the Litchfield Historical Society's Helga J. Ingraham Research Library.

We have only one week to go until the show is on! Here is a fresh preview of a few of the over 40(!) works of art that w...
05/22/2026

We have only one week to go until the show is on! Here is a fresh preview of a few of the over 40(!) works of art that will be auctioned to benefit the Litchfield Historical Society. We hope you can join us for Looking Ahead on Friday, May 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Litchfield History Museum. This fundraiser features a silent auction of small works donated by your favorite local artists. All work starts at $50, making this a great chance to take home a unique work and support the LHS!

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, so buy early to save! Find tickets online at www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/lookingahead/

Artwork featured in this post:

Blue Jay by MaryEllen Menard OBrien
Purchase Brook Barn by Richard 'Martin' Miller-Murphy
Study of a Woman in Charcoal by Alexandra Herst
At the Lake by Claudia Wood Rahm
Northwest Corner by Joan Morosani
Circles by Rod Oneglia
Starry Night by Brigitte Fehn
Sunflower Fields, Tuscany by Marilyn Ventresca DiChiara
Tomato Harvest by Maryann McNeill

05/21/2026

"What was this building built for?" is one of the most common questions we get at the Litchfield Historical Society. Built on land previously occupied by the Ebenezer Marsh House, the Noyes Memorial Building was completed in 1901 to house the Litchfield and Wolcott Circulating Libraries, with a room for the Historical Society. Over the next 125 years, a lot has changed but we are so glad to call the Noyes Memorial Building home!

Visit the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street, Litchfield), aka the Noyes Memorial Building, to see the full timeline and see how just how much different the building looks inside and out! Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11-5. Admission is FREE courtesy of Gallagher Insurance.

Our mini-camp has expanded to a full week workshop for students! Embroidery Adventures introduces students to the timele...
05/19/2026

Our mini-camp has expanded to a full week workshop for students! Embroidery Adventures introduces students to the timeless art of embroidery, using inspiration from the Litchfield Historical Society Collection.

This workshop is only a month away! Stitch your creativity with Embroidery Adventures! June 22 - 26, 1:30 - 3:30, for grades 4 - 8. $125 per student. Visit litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/calendar to register!

Planning to do some research at the Litchfield Historical Society's Helga J. Ingraham Research Library? You'll most like...
05/18/2026

Planning to do some research at the Litchfield Historical Society's Helga J. Ingraham Research Library? You'll most likely meet our new Research and Collections Assistant, Danielle!

We hope you join us in welcoming Danielle to Litchfield and to say hello next time you stop by. The Helga J. Ingraham Research Library is open Tuesday through Friday, 10-12 and 1-4.

A great series of tours this weekend with Oliver Wolcott Library! LHS Director Jessica Jenkins joined OWL's Nancy Schule...
05/17/2026

A great series of tours this weekend with Oliver Wolcott Library! LHS Director Jessica Jenkins joined OWL's Nancy Schuler for a tour of the side-by-side architecture styles that make up the Oliver Wolcott Library as it is today!

Address

7 South Street
Litchfield, CT
06759

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+18605674501

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