…figures from Litchfield’s past. As historical objects, portraits can tell us much more than just what people looked like. Each portrait holds clues about the experiences, ideals, and ambitions of…
…a thriving agricultural economy, New Milford boasted a healthy mercantile trade, the iron industry flourished in Kent, Canaan, and Sharon, and Litchfield became the center of county politics, education, and…
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…Sam Olmstead Paula Rolleston Ex-Officio Rosie Furniss Honorary Michael Reardon Philip Samponaro Board Portal Staff Jessica Jenkins, Executive Director Kate Zullo, Head of Education Sean Kunic, Manager of Community Connections…
…find images of many objects along with descriptions, maker information, and provenance. The items entered so far represents a portion of our total collection. Please check back often, since we…
…piece? Buy it and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Litchfield Historical Society. Our Silent Auction is headlined by a Rooftop Cocktail Party at the Abner Hotel’s Verdict, an…
…landscape includes several different walls, keeping the tradition alive. American Chestnut Grove In the 19th century Litchfield streets were lined with magnificent chestnut trees. The trees were all lost, but…
…architecture from the Victorian period than residents ever had produced in its much better-known colonial days. Although Litchfield is widely known for its historic colonial and colonial revival architecture, there…
