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
Celebrate Black History Month with "Insights into Black History and Culture" with Dr. DeLois Lindsey and Effie and Angaza Mwando of Our Culture is Beautiful Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30 p.m.
Torrington Historical Society is pleased to partner with Our Culture is Beautiful to present “Insights into Black History and Culture” where . Dr. DeLois Lindsey will share her personal stories and experiences, Effie Mwando will exhibit and share the history of black dolls, and Rev. Angaza Mwando will reflect on the activities of the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Panthers and the Student Non-Violent Coordination Committee (SNCC).
The program will take place at the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main Street, Torrington. Seating is limited, so please register via Eventbrite or through the link provided.
The Art of American Independence: Beyond the Declaration, presented by Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman of ArtScapades February 25th, 6:30 pm
Stay warm on these cold February days and join us for this Zoom program where Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman of ArtScapades will present paintings that depict America as it fought to break from British rule and create an independent country. The lecture includes works by John Trumbull, Charles Willson Peal, Gilbert Stuart, John Singleton Copley, Emanuel Leutze, Grant Wood, Jacob Lawrence and others as well as a painting from our own collection by Torrington artist Charles Besozzi.
Upcoming Events
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.