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Torrington Historical Society

July 27 @ 11:22 am

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Date:: July 27, 2024
Time:: 11:22 am

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: Torrington Historical Society
: 192 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790 + Google Map

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.

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 .

News from the John Brown Birthplace: The Torringto

News from the John Brown Birthplace: The Torrington Historical Society and the Torrington Trails Network are working together to improve a muddy section of the John Brown Loop Trail with a new 50 foot boardwalk. These two pictures show the Torrington Trails Network volunteers at work last weekend and the boardwalk nearing completion. Stop by the site and check out the progress! #hiking #nwct #JohnBrown #torrington #cthistory

Jazz in the Garden is back! Join us next Saturday,

Jazz in the Garden is back! Join us next Saturday, July 13 at 6:30 at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum to hear the Peter McEachern-Dave Santoro Quintet. The band includes accomplished musicians from the northeast: Peter McEachern on trombone, Berklee College of Music professor Dave Santoro on bass, Mike DiRubbo on saxophone, Michael B. Carabello on piano, and Jimmy Gavagan on drums. The group will be playing music from the Jazz canon as well as originals by members of the band. Buy tickets and learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-in-the-garden-with-the-peter-mceachern-and-david-santoro-quintet-tickets-918413478437?aff=oddtdtcreator, or through the events page on our website. This event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. Doors open at 5:30.

It was a fabulous Juneteenth celebration in Torrin

It was a fabulous Juneteenth celebration in Torrington yesterday. Congratulations to Rev. Kevin Johnson, our mayor for the day. It's great to see our neighbors on center stage celebrating freedom and making strides toward equality.

These ice cream boxes were donated to the Historic

These ice cream boxes were donated to the Historical Society just last week! They came from Clover Dairy, which used to be at 214 E Elm St, near where the post office is today. Labeled boxes like the chocolate one in the picture were pre-packed and ready to go when the customer got to the store, and unlabeled ones were likely to be hand-packed right in front of you. If only we could have one of these on a hot day like the days we've had recently! In the early 1950s, the shop was owned by Herman H. Cohen and Wesley F. Ramstein.

On June 1, we'll be celebrating CT Trails Day alon

On June 1, we'll be celebrating CT Trails Day along with the Torrington Trails Network, starting at 10 am! #cttrailsday The hike begins and ends at John Brown's Birthplace on John Brown Road, in Torrington, and parking will be available on the side of the road. The event will begin with an overview of the site by Mark McEachern of the Historical Society and will follow the John Brown Trail Loop. The Loop will connect to the Five Points Arts Center, where they will be celebrating their Print Festival. The festival is free, and hikers are encouraged to visit the exhibits, demonstrations, activities, and food trucks there. Afterwards, the hike will retrace the route and return to the John Brown Birthplace. The hike is for all ability levels, though you can expect uneven ground and some muddy areas. Photo: Volunteers from the Torrington Trails Network stand on the boardwalk they built in 2023 at the John Brown Birthplace #trailsday #johnbrown #cthikes #hiking #cttrailsday #ct #nature #history

Join us in downtown Torrington to celebrate Junete

Join us in downtown Torrington to celebrate Juneteenth! ❤️ #juneteenth

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