Stitching Stories
…Society’s collection and one piece on loan from a local quilter, the exhibit examines the various stories told with needle and thread: stories of quilt makers and recipients, of patterns…
…Society’s collection and one piece on loan from a local quilter, the exhibit examines the various stories told with needle and thread: stories of quilt makers and recipients, of patterns…
…granted for one-time use only, English language world rights and a use-fee is charged for commercial orders. Any subsequent use of materials in any media including, but not limited to,…
Find all of our videos on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/embed/u93EBqa2LzU In our latest lecture, Quilt Historian Sue Reich shares her latest book – The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas: A Treasury of Tradition. Learn how…
Join the Litchfield Historical Society for a month of talks, videos, activities, and more examining Litchfield’s own Benjamin Tallmadge, the spy master for George Washington. We will be going virtual on Facebook, Instagram, and Zoom to uncover Tallmadge’s work during the…
…future. Vision The Litchfield Historical Society brings people together to discover, experience, and share the many diverse stories that have made our community a distinctive place, now and over time….
…the power of working with authentic historical materials. Guided by our expert staff, numerous patrons discovered new pieces of their family stories. Through continued processing and creation of finding aids,…
…1920’s Antiquarian to Accredited also explores the individual stories surrounding the objects and papers in our collection. From the unique viewpoints of our staff, board members, volunteers, and other guest…
…project and find research resources here. Exhibit Sponsored by Samplers are more than thread stitched through cloth. As objects of art, samplers tell stories of creativity, instruction, and skilled work….
The Litchfield Historical Society relies on the support of individuals who believe in the value of history and the importance of Litchfield’s stories. Your support at all levels helps the…
…feet of archival material, there are many stories we can help tell. Contact Kate Zullo, Head of Education, to discuss a tailored program for your classroom. To Schedule a Program:…