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Torrington Historical Society

December 3 @ 12:16 pm

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Date:: December 3, 2024
Time:: 12:16 pm

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

Join us at the John Brown Birthplace on Sunday Dec

Join us at the John Brown Birthplace on Sunday December 1st at 4pm for the annual John Brown Memorial Twilight Walk. Experience the beauty of this historic site as we walk to remember John Brown and all others who worked to end slavery and establish civil rights. #hiking #hikingtrails #history #nature #newengland #connecticut #nwct #thingstodo

In honor of all Torrington veterans, we are please

In honor of all Torrington veterans, we are pleased to share some recent additions to the Torrington Historical Society collection. Last year, the Society received a collection documenting the service of Korean war veteran and Torrington resident, Charles ‘Chuck’ Perret, a well-known teacher in the area. Mr. Perret enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and went to Korea with the 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing as a F-86 Jet Fighter-Bomber pilot. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1955. Charles Perret was also a member of the Mach Buster’s Club, a designation granted to those who exceeded the speed of sound in an F-86 Sabre jet. The Charles Perret collection includes his flight suit, documents, and numerous photographs from his time in Korea. Interestingly, Charles Perret, who died in 2020, was also the son of another Torrington veteran, Fritz Perret, who served in World War I. Photograph from the collection of the Torrington Historical Society.

We hope this early postcard of City Hall and a few

We hope this early postcard of City Hall and a few "voters" titled Election Day in Torrington Connecticut puts a smile on your face on this Election Day!

Happy Halloween! In the 1950s, Torrington’s Park

Happy Halloween! In the 1950s, Torrington’s Parks and Recreation department, in cooperation with several other organizations, held annual Halloween parties for residents of all ages at Fuessenich Park and other venues in town. These parties were major events, attracting thousands of attendees of all ages, complete with music, games, costume parades, dances, and several other events, including the Mr. Jack-O-Lantern contest. At a teen Halloween event at the Armory, one can see that it was standing room only, and that everyone appeared to have a great time. Photos from the collection of the Torrington Historical Society

If you’re looking for Halloween plans this weeke

If you’re looking for Halloween plans this weekend, join us for our annual tour of Center Cemetery in downtown Torrington on Friday, October 25th (rain date: October 26th). Visitors will explore the cemetery in lantern light with a guide and will learn about the history of the cemetery, as well as stories from actors portraying its long-deceased residents. Tours will begin at the back of the Torrington Historical Society’s property and end at the main entrance to Center Cemetery, behind City Hall. Attendees are asked to be at the Society at least five minutes prior to their scheduled tour and are encouraged to bring flashlights or lanterns. Six tours will be offered, each limited to 20 people. Tours will begin promptly at the following times: 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20 and 7:40 pm. Admission is $8 for Torrington Historical Society members and $10 for non-members. Proceeds from the tour will benefit educational programming at the Torrington Historical Society. To purchase tickets, visit the homepage of our website (link in bio) our our eventbrite page.

Mark McEachern, executive director of the Torringt

Mark McEachern, executive director of the Torrington Historical Society, recently outlined the Historical Society’s plans for renovations and additions to the Hotchkiss-Fyler Carriage House. The project, known as the History Education Center, will include climate-controlled collection storage, archives storage, and gallery space in a new addition as well as an event space on the second floor of the carriage house. The project will provide protection for the collections, public access to the archives, and new spaces for educational exhibits, programs and community events.

Today is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month,

Today is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts from September 15th to October 15th. The Historical Society wishes a happy Hispanic Heritage Month to everyone in Torrington and beyond!

On September 23rd, members of the Torrington Histo

On September 23rd, members of the Torrington Historical Society and the Torrington Trails Network worked to build two new sections of boardwalk on the trail connecting the John Brown Birthplace with the Five Points Arts Center. The trail improvements will make it easier to cross a wet section of the trail near the Five Points Arts Center, and thanks to their work, this section of the boardwalk is finally complete. Pictured in the group photo (left to right) are: Stephen Ivain, John Ross, Kathy Ross and Mark Linehan. #hiking #cttrails #johnbrown #cthikes #nwct

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