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Litchfield History Museum
Litchfield History Museum
Opening Reception for 250th Exhibits
Opening Reception for 250th Exhibits
April 17th, 6:00 - 9:00
The opening is free and open tothe 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
Join the Litchfield 250 Conservation Challenge!
Join the Litchfield 250 Conservation Challenge!
Individuals or groups are invited to complete acts of conservation throughout Litchfield and share them to reach 250 different acts by July 4th, 2026. Whether you complete an act on your own or join in on one of our upcoming conservation events (more info to come) , each act will contribute to the greater cause of conserving Litchfield and more for the next 250 years!
Litchfield History Museum
Litchfield History Museum
Building a Little Kingdom: Litchfield's Loyalist Colony in Upper Canada
Building a Little Kingdom: Litchfield's Loyalist Colony in Upper Canada
April 19th, 3-4:30
Registration Requested Register for Virtual option
White Memorial Conservation Center
White Memorial Conservation Center
Charles Darwin: History’s Most Famous Biologist with Stewart McPherson
Charles Darwin: History’s Most Famous Biologist with Stewart McPherson
May 2nd, 7-9:00
Litchfield History Museum
Litchfield History Museum
Lecture: Titus Minor's Revolution
Lecture: Titus Minor's Revolution
with Peter Vermilyea
with Peter Vermilyea
May 3rd, 3:00
Register for Lecture
Oliver Wolcott Library
Oliver Wolcott Library
President Club Book Discussion Series
President Club Book Discussion Series
Historian and history teacher Peter Vermilyea will lead this special year-long, monthly book discussion and exploration of US Presidents at OWL. Physical and digital copies of the books will be available at least one month prior to each discussion.
NEXT UP: May 11: The Trials of Harry S. Truman by Jeffrey Frank
June 8: Ike’s Bluff by Evan Thomas (Dwight Eisenhower)
July 13: An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy by Robert Dallek
White Memorial Conservation Center
White Memorial Conservation Center
"Why Litchfield? Grounding Town History to the Land Itself” Luncheon and Talk
"Why Litchfield? Grounding Town History to the Land Itself” Luncheon and Talk
May 14th, 1:00
More information here Register Here
State of CT awards Bantam with a
State of CT awards Bantam with a
Cultural District Certificate!
Cultural District Certificate!
May 15th, 12:30
Alain White Memorial Field
18th C. Craft Workshops
18th C. Craft Workshops
May 16th, 2:30 - 4:30
May 16th, 2:30 - 4:30
Sew a pockets/purse like men and women both wore during the Revolutionary War era. Email abigailyanaway@aol.com with questions and to let her know you are coming so she can be sure to have enough supplies.
Classroom 9, Pilgrim House, First Litchfield Cong. Church, 21 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT
The Litchfield Community Center
The Litchfield Community Center
Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: What a Glorious Crash They Made
Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: What a Glorious Crash They Made
May 20th, 6-7:30
American Legion Post 27
American Legion Post 27
Memorial Day Flag Placement
Memorial Day Flag Placement
Saturday May 23rd, 9:00 AM
Saturday May 23rd, 9:00 AM
Meet at the American Legion Post 27, 418 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT
Then head out to place flags at gravesites
....in sensible shoes.
Bantam Memorial Day Parade
Bantam Memorial Day Parade
SUNDAY May 24th at 10:30
Followed by 🍦🌭
AND
AND
Bantam Historical Society Scavenger Hunt
Bantam Historical Society Scavenger Hunt
Runs Memorial Day through Independence Day
All ages welcome. You have a month to find all 11 historical Bantam locations.
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra at Forman School
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra at Forman School
America the Beautiful: A Musical Celebration of 250 Years of the USA
America the Beautiful: A Musical Celebration of 250 Years of the USA
May 24th, 4-5:30
Litchfield Memorial Day Parade
Litchfield Memorial Day Parade
MONDAY May 25th at 10:00
Come visit our tent at the Litchfield Marketplace
Come visit our tent at the Litchfield Marketplace
June 13th 9-3:00
June 13th 9-3:00
on the green
on the green
18th C. Craft Workshops
18th C. Craft Workshops
June 13th, 2:30 - 4:30
June 13th, 2:30 - 4:30
Sew your CAP like women wore during the Revolutionary War era. Email abigailyanaway@aol.com with questions and to let her know you are coming so she can be sure to have enough supplies.
Classroom 9, Pilgrim House, First Litchfield Cong. Church, 21 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT
Look for America 250 tables at the Road Race
Look for America 250 tables at the Road Race
June 14th on the green and next to
June 14th on the green and next to
DiFranco's Resturant (Thank you!)
June 14th is Flag Day
American Legion Post 27 Flag Retirement
June 14th is Flag Day
American Legion Post 27 Flag Retirement
Bring old flags to the legion and they will be retired at sunset.
Bring old flags to the legion and they will be retired at sunset.
Do you have any A250 events coming up?
Do you have any A250 events coming up?
We'd love to display our banner and yard signs as often as possible to help raise awareness about events related to the Semiquincentennial.
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