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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
FREE
Registration not required
Join us for a bi-weekly knitting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to knit! Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. It's a great place to roundtable your ideas and workshop any hiccups you might be encountering in your project.
Hosted by Alexandra Herst, a local knitting & crafting enthusiast, is a deep believer in the capability of anyone to master the complexities of knitting, she takes the approach of empowering beginners through education to further their skills and encourage their creativity!
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POSTPONED Members-Only Walking Tour: Litchfield During the American Civil War
POSTPONED Members-Only Walking Tour: Litchfield During the American Civil War
This program was originally scheduled for April 5 and has been rescheduled to April 26.
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum
FREE for LHS Members Only
Registration Required - Space is limited
While the battles would rage hundreds of miles from Connecticut, the Northern war effort depended on local communities to raise the troops and supplies needed for the battlefield. Join Author and Historian Peter Vermilyea for a walking tour of Litchfield during the American Civil War on Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 pm. Visit the scenes and landmarks of Litchfield's contributions to the war effort as Vermilyea uses first hand accounts to bring the home front to the present day.
The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Gladys Mattson: An Eye for Color - Lecture
Gladys Mattson: An Eye for Color - Lecture
Date: Sunday, April 6
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum
Suggested Donation - $5
Registration Required
In conjunction with our upcoming exhibit, Litchfield Through a Lens: The Photography of Neal D. Benedict, the Litchfield Historical Society is exploring the life and work of Bantam resident, Gladys Mattson. Between 1890 and 1920, the number of female photographers in the United States exploded. In Litchfield, Mattson entered this burgeoning field for women – forging her own path in artistic expression and community documentation. Join LHS Executive Director, Jessica Jenkins, on April 6 to learn more about Mattson’s unique eye for color and to explore examples of her work from the collection of Litchfield Historical Society.
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.
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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
FREE
Registration not required
Join us for a bi-weekly knitting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to knit! Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. It's a great place to roundtable your ideas and workshop any hiccups you might be encountering in your project.
Hosted by Alexandra Herst, a local knitting & crafting enthusiast, is a deep believer in the capability of anyone to master the complexities of knitting, she takes the approach of empowering beginners through education to further their skills and encourage their creativity!
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Litchfield Historical Society Annual Meeting
Litchfield Historical Society Annual Meeting
Date: April 18, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
Members of the Litchfield Historical Society are invited to attend our Annual Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18th at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street). At the meeting we will review finances, elect new trustees, recap the past year, and look forward to what is new and exciting ahead!
Immediately after the Annual Meeting, all are invited as we open two new exhibitions: Litchfield Through a Lens and Litchfield Remembers: The American Bicentennial and Beyond.
The opening is free and open to the public. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Kindly R.S.V.P. by Email to registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org | Phone at 860-567-4501
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2025 Exhibit Opening
2025 Exhibit Opening
Date: April 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
FREE and open to the public
Kindly R.S.V.P. by Email or Online
Please join the Litchfield Historical Society for the opening of two new exhibitions on Friday, April 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Litchfield Through a Lens examines the work of Neal D. Benedict (active in Litchfield from 1885 to 1898). Visitors are invited to learn about the development of camera technology, and meet the photographers whose art captured Litchfield’s visual history.
Also opening that evening is Litchfield Remembers: The American Bicentennial and Beyond. With a focus on the American Bicentennial and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, this exhibit examines how our community has come together to commemorate local, state, and national history.
The opening is free and open to the public. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Kindly R.S.V.P. by Email to registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org | Phone at 860-567-4501 | or Online
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Litchfield Through a Lens Walking Tour
Litchfield Through a Lens Walking Tour
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 and 1:00 pm
Location: Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
Cost: FREE AS PART OF OPENING WEEKEND
Registration Requested
In conjunction with the Litchfield Historical Society’s newest exhibit, Litchfield Through a Lens, compare Litchfield as captured by photographs from the 1800s to the town today - from buildings that are long forgotten to familiar facades. After the tour, be sure to stop by the new exhibits.
Walking tours each last about 1 hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Walking Tours are generously sponsored by Berkshire Alarm
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New Date* Members-Only Walking Tour: Litchfield During the American Civil War
New Date* Members-Only Walking Tour: Litchfield During the American Civil War
This program was originally scheduled for April 5 and has been rescheduled to April 26.
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum
FREE for LHS Members Only
Registration Required - Space is limited
While the battles would rage hundreds of miles from Connecticut, the Northern war effort depended on local communities to raise the troops and supplies needed for the battlefield. Join Author and Historian Peter Vermilyea for a walking tour of Litchfield during the American Civil War on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 pm. Visit the scenes and landmarks of Litchfield's contributions to the war effort as Vermilyea uses first hand accounts to bring the home front to the present day.
The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Knit Nights: Social Knitting Group with Alexandra Herst
Every other Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)
FREE
Registration not required
Join us for a bi-weekly knitting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to knit! Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. It's a great place to roundtable your ideas and workshop any hiccups you might be encountering in your project.
Hosted by Alexandra Herst, a local knitting & crafting enthusiast, is a deep believer in the capability of anyone to master the complexities of knitting, she takes the approach of empowering beginners through education to further their skills and encourage their creativity!
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