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and share Torrington's history

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and share Torrington's history

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Visit • Discover • Learn

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.

Torrington
History Museum


 

Hotchkiss-Fyler House
Guided Tours


 

The John H. Thompson
Library & Archive


 

What’s Happening

What a fabulous holiday season!

 Thanks to all who visited for our Members Party and Day and Evening Candlelight tours and to all the volunteers who helped make them happen!! 

Torrington native Rick Corbo brought Scrooge to life in his reading of A Christmas Carol in the beautiful Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! 

Upcoming Events

Migeon looking south from Forest February 1931 - Thompson SNOW
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History Education Center Community Forum

Watch • Learn • Share

The link below will bring you to our History Education Center web page. Here you can learn more about this transformational project, watch a video presentation from the community forum, and access an online form to share your thoughts and ideas with us.