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Sheldon's Music Book, 1818 |
The
Litchfield Historical Society, founded in 1856, is dedicated
to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Litchfield
County, Connecticut through its museum, research library and
historic house. The Ingraham Memorial Research Library houses
local business and organizational archives, manuscripts and
family papers, reference books, and genealogical material. The
Tapping Reeve House, built in 1774, and the 1784 Law School
interpret the family and home life of Tapping Reeve and his
role in the development of American legal training. The Historical
Society is a private non-profit organization supported by an
active and growing membership. |
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Historical Society is a private non-profit organization supported
by a talented group of volunteers and an active and growing
membership. There are many ways that you can support the work
of the society. You can adopt an object in our collections and
support its restoration, you can donate a collection or the
money to purchase a collection. There are also opportunities
for planned giving that benefit both you and the society. Click
one of the links below for more information. |



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