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Our Culture is Beautiful Torrington, CT

September 19 @ 2:06 am

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Date:: September 19, 2024
Time:: 2:06 am

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Email: ocisbeautiful@gmail.com

On September 25, please join us for a talk with hi

On September 25, please join us for a talk with historian John Cilio about Connecticut's early water-powered mills. These mills fueled Connecticut's industries, economy, and communities during the state's early years, including in Torrington, where several mills have used the power of the Naugatuck river. The importance of mills cannot be understated, and John Cilio will provide a valuable look into their history. The event will take place at 6:30 pm on September 25th at the Carriage House of the Historical Society at 192 Main Street in Torrington. You can register on our website (https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/events) or on Eventbrite. This event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. #history #newengland #ctevents #nwct #industry

Thank you to everyone who came to our Jazz in the

Thank you to everyone who came to our Jazz in the Garden concert series this summer! It was a great summer of music, and we look forward to more in 2025 💛 The photo and video here are from the final concert featuring the Nelson Bello and Friends quintet

Some butterflies came to visit our garden 💖🦋

Some butterflies came to visit our garden 💖🦋

The restoration of the Hotchkiss Garden pergola co

The restoration of the Hotchkiss Garden pergola continues! On Monday 8/26, Dmytryck Painting of Torrington painted the first coat of white paint on the 16 support columns for a replica of the historic garden pergola that once stood in the gardens of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum. The superstructure pieces will arrive in September to be followed by the construction itself. The architectural drawings for the pergola were prepared by Michael Boe of Torrington. The project is part of an ongoing effort to restore the gardens to the way they looked during Mrs. Hotchkiss’s lifetime and to make the grounds a cultural attraction. The second photo is an historic view of the pergola when it was new, with Gertrude Hotchkiss standing at the far left.

Our final Jazz in the Garden concert of the summer

Our final Jazz in the Garden concert of the summer is coming up! On August 31, Nelson Bello and Friends will come to the Historical Society to perform in the beautiful gardens of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House. It's sure to be a great way to wrap up the summer 💛 Learn more and buy tickets at https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/events This event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. #jazz #latinmusic #concerts #ctevents

Did you know that Torrington has its own medal-win

Did you know that Torrington has its own medal-winning Olympian? Joan Rosazza sailed to Melbourne with Team USA for the 1956 Olympics, where she swam in the women's 100-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter relay. While she missed the podium by just 1/10 of a second for the 100-meter individual race, she successfully anchored the relay and helped get the squad a silver medal!

The second "Jazz in the Garden" concert of the sum

The second "Jazz in the Garden" concert of the summer is coming up! On August 10th, the Historical Society will present Kris Jensen's 'Jazz All Stars,' featuring saxophonist Kris Jensen and vocalist Linda Ransom! The concert will begin at 6:30 on the grounds of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum at 192 Main Street, Torrington. Tickets can be purchased in-person or on the Historical Society's website and will cost $18 general admission and $15 for members. Band leader Kris Jensen lives in Torrington and was a semi-finalist in the 1996 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. He studied jazz and African-American music at the University of Hartford, where he would later teach as well. Vocalist Linda Ransom has a voice and style beyond compare. Originally from New London and currently residing in Hartford, she has been singing with some of the finest musicians in CT for decades. Her voice compares with jazz and R&B greats, and she has performed throughout the US, and in London, Paris, and Matsumoto, Japan. The band also features Doug Schlink on piano, Morris Trent on bass, and Jocelyn Pleasant on drums. They will perform a wide range of songs, including jazz, blue, soul, and pop classics. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket and are welcome to bring refreshments. To purchase tickets online, please visit https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/events. The Jazz in the Garden series is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. *In case of rain, this event will be held indoors at Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect Street in Torrington.*

The Torrrington Historical Society is proud to par

The Torrrington Historical Society is proud to partner with Effie and Angaza Mwando and “Our Culture is Beautiful” (OCIB) in presenting a cultural program of drumming, song, and storytelling. Space is limited and reservations are suggested. Reserve your seat by sending an email to info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org or by calling OCIB at 860-491-0387 .

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