Join the Torrington Historical Society to celebrate John Brown’s birthday and his trail blazing commitment to racial equality and civil rights. The program will begin with African Drumming by Angaza Mwando and an invocation by Rev. Kevin Johnson of the AME Zion Church. Mark McEachern, Executive Director of the Torrington Historical Society, will provide some […]
Torrington Historical Society is pleased to offer a Zoom program on the history of the grounds and gardens of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House on May 10th at 6:30 p.m. The house, which was completed in 1900, was the home of the Hotchkiss and Fyler families until the last occupant, Gertrude Fyler Hotchkiss, bequeathed the property to […]
Jazz in the Garden series returns to the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate this summer! Join us on July 15th for a performance by the Peter McEachern Quartet, featuring Peter on the trombone, Kris Allen on the saxophone, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, and George Schuller on drums. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments, and enjoy a […]
Jazz in the Garden series returns to the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate this summer! Join us on August 5th for a performance by the Michael Sarin Quartet, featuring Michael Sarin (drums), Caleb Wheeler Curtis (saxophone), Mick Rossi (piano and percussion), and Fima Ephron (bass). Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments, and enjoy a wonderful evening […]
Join us on August 26th for a performance by the Southern Connecticut State University Latin Jazz Ensemble, led by Dr. David Chevan of the SCSU Music Department. In addition to his work as a bass player, Chevan believes in jazz education in all its shapes, sizes, methods, processes, and encounters. He is a member of […]
Join us for a conversation with Torrington native, Frankie Graziano, host of Connecticut Public's The Wheelhouse! Frankie will talk about his time growing up in Torrington and his career in broadcast journalism. The event is free, but registration is required through the Eventbrite link below. Frankie Graziano Eventbrite
Remember Show and Tell when you were a kid? You couldn't wait to bring that special something into school and tell everyone your story! We want to hear your Torrington stories. Attendees are asked to bring an object to talk about that is significant, unique or symbolic of their past and then share their story […]
The transcontinental railroad was considered the greatest engineering, financial feat in the world at the time of its completion. Yet thousands of bodies marked its route, hundreds went bankrupt on the railroads, and many decried their power and influence. This talk will discuss the history of the railroad from its beginnings in the 1820's in the […]
Center Cemetery is the only remaining burial ground in Downtown Torrington. Tour guides will lead groups through the cemetery by lantern with stops at seven graves where actors will share the stories of early Torrington residents. Tours will start at the Torrington Historical Society (meet at the shed on the property near the cemetery gate) […]
Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War What was Connecticut’s role in the Civil War? We had no battles, our population wasn’t nearly as big as many other Northern States, and we certainly weren’t the harbingers of abolitionism. Yet little Connecticut played an oversized role in the war. Industrially, […]
