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Litchfield Historical Society

The Litchfield Historical Society, is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Litchfield County, Connecticut through its museum, research library and historic house. We offer a wide range of programs. 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 of the ways to explore history with us!

THE LITCHFIELD HISTORY MUSEUM invites visitors to explore the evolution of a small New England town. Furniture, historic clothing, household objects and paintings reveal Litchfield's history from its earliest European settlement to the present day. The museum's seven galleries highlight family life and work during the fifty years after the American Revolution, a time when Litchfield was a bustling commercial, political, and educational center. Hands-on areas help visitors discover the town's past.

 

TAPPING REEVE HOUSE & LAW SCHOOL takes visitors on a journey through the life of a real student from the early 19th century. Through role-playing, hands-on areas, and interpretive exhibits, each visitor explores timeless issues of travel, communication, education, and community.

Visitors meet the students as they watch the introductory video Coming to Litchfield. They discover the students' stories as they try on clothes that a student might have worn, make decisions about what supplies to buy, and vote on issues of the day.

 

 

Open hours: 
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Academic, History, Reading / Story time, Arts: Visual, Painting/sculpture, Photography, Arts and Crafts, Home Schooling, Sports