The “Echos of Freedom” Exhibit is on display now in the Carriage House Gallery at 192 Main Street. See below for more info.
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Located in three historic buildings in downtown Torrington, the Torrington Historical Society is home to the Torrington History Museum, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and the John H. Thompson Library & Archive. The Society also owns the West Torrington site where noted abolitionist John Brown was born.
We invite you to discover the history of Torrington by touring our exhibits and house museum, attending programs and events, using our research library or visiting the John Brown Birthplace. All are welcome.
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What’s Happening
"Echoes of Freedom", An America 250 Exhibit;A unique opportunity to explore the impact of the Declaration of Independence
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the items on display in our current exhibit.
View original documents signed by the signers of the Declaration, Litchfield County Revolutionary War materials and commemorative objects, and Torrington Historical Society collection items that bring to life the stories that highlight the impact of this important document, its influence on freedom for all people and the celebrations that continue to honor this event over the past 250 years.
Many thanks to Torrington native, George Stickles, who generously donated many of the objects featured in this exhibit.
“Echos of Freedom” is on display in the Carriage House Gallery at 192 Main Street from Aug 1st through September 5th, Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 4.
We look forward to sharing this with you and seeing you soon!
It was a fabulous night for Jazz in the Garden
Thanks to all who joined us for Jazz in the Garden on June 26th!
Award winning actress and vocalist Wanda Houston performed with noted Jazz Musicians Peter McEachern (trombone), Dave Santoro (bass), Kris Jensen (sax), Larry Ham (piano) and Tom Melito (drums) entertaining the audience with a variety of original and classic jazz compositions. It was a marvelous summer night of music in the beautiful Hotchkiss-Fyler Gardens with its newly restored pergola. The night couldn’t have been better!
Thanks to all our musicians and attendees and special thanks to our generous partners, T&M BUILDING & TORRINGTON DOWNTOWN PARTNERS
Center for History and Culture
Capital campaign for construction drawings
Planning continues for a transformational project, designed by award winning architect Mark Cavagnero, that will solve critical institutional needs by building climate-controlled facilities to preserve important historical collections and provide new and renovated space for educational programs, exhibits and cultural events. Donate to our campaign for construction drawings.