Kevin Johnson, performer and long term member of the Connecticut State Library's History and Genealogy Staff, presents the story of James Williams. Known as "Professor Jim", he worked as a […]
History of Beekeeping: Bees in Torrington, Connecticut, North America, and the World This program focuses on the evolution of beekeeping from the collection of honey from wild hives to the […]
Frederick Douglass, From Slave to Statesman – Professor Bryan Sinche, University of Hartford Frederick Douglass was a writer, an editor, an activist, a government minister, and the de facto spokesman for […]
Join us for Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday June 14th where you will have the opportunity to visit: The first floor of the historic Hotchiss Flyer House The […]
Peter McEachern returns to the Torrington Historical Society summer concert series with a new line up of jazz musicians playing original music from a soon-to-be released CD. Peter McEachern Quintet […]
Ysanne & the Lotus Blues blend jazz and soul with captivating storytelling, led by jazz vocalist Ysanne. Her soulful performances explore themes of love, backed by the dynamic Lotus Blues […]
Mariachi Mexico Antiguo symbolizes extraordinary musicianship and a renewed focus on the tradition of Mariachi. Established in 2010, Mariachi Mexico Antiguo is comprised of dedicated and talented musicians. As ambassadors […]
Join us for a night of casual conversation and reminiscing about your favorite Torrington places – to shop, to hangout, to play, to eat. Maybe you have fond memories about […]
The Devil in New England: Witch Belief and Witch Trials in the Seventeenth Century presented by Professor Leslie Lindenauer, WCSU. When most people think about historic American witch trials, it […]
The popular Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour will take place on November 1 with time slots at 3:30, 4, 4:30 and 5:00 pm. Center Cemetery is the only remaining […]