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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.
Torrington
History Museum
Hotchkiss-Fyler House
Guided Tours
The John H. Thompson
Library & Archive
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.
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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