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SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Tours at the Hotchkiss Fyler House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nEvening Tour Admission:  \n$20 Non Members; $15 for Torrington Historical Society members. \n\nRegister using the following link: \nHoliday Candlelight Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/evening-holiday-tours-at-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-museum/2024-12-11/2
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Tours at the Hotchkiss Fyler House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nEvening Tour Admission:  \n$20 Non Members; $15 for Torrington Historical Society members. \n\nRegister using the following link: \nHoliday Candlelight Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/evening-holiday-tours-at-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-museum/2024-12-11/1
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T185332Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Tours at the Hotchkiss Fyler House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nEvening Tour Admission:  \n$20 Non Members; $15 for Torrington Historical Society members. \n\nRegister using the following link: \nHoliday Candlelight Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/evening-holiday-tours-at-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-museum/2024-12-06/3
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241029T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T185332Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Tours at the Hotchkiss Fyler House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nEvening Tour Admission:  \n$20 Non Members; $15 for Torrington Historical Society members. \n\nRegister using the following link: \nHoliday Candlelight Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/evening-holiday-tours-at-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-museum/2024-12-06/2
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241029T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T185332Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Tours at the Hotchkiss Fyler House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nEvening Tour Admission:  \n$20 Non Members; $15 for Torrington Historical Society members. \n\nRegister using the following link: \nHoliday Candlelight Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/evening-holiday-tours-at-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house-museum/2024-12-06/1
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240412T235200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T233127Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Mascots of the Civil War with Professor Hamish Lutris
DESCRIPTION:The Civil War was fought by citizen armies that often had their own\, very un-military\, ways of fighting. One thing they did was to bring or adopt animals of many kinds. This talk will focus on those much-loved unit mascots. The idea of using animals to represent military units throughout history will be discussed\, as well as the particular animals honored in Civil War lore and memorialization. The audience should learn something of the more personal side of a war that is often examined only in terms of casualties and logistics. \nHamas Lutris is an Associate Professor of History\, Political Science and Geography at Capital Community College in Hartford. He is a well known speaker and instructor throughout Connecticut and the region with long experience in Central Europe\, having been involved in education\, strategic planning and international agricultural research cooperation programs there. He has also worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites and has led naturalist and educational programs in both the U.S. and Europe. His program interests cover a number of areas including Native American history\, the U.S. Civil War\, World Wars I and II\, the American West\, as well as Scientific\, Social and Cultural history. \nThis event is sponsored by the Torrington Savings Bank. It is free but registration is requested through Eventbrite using the link below. \n\nMascots of the Civil War \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/animal-mascots-of-the-civil-war-with-professor-hamish-lutris
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T194000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T204000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-25/6
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T192000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T202000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
UID:10000453-1729884000-1729887600@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-25/5
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-25/4
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T184000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T194000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-25/3
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T182000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T192000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-25/2
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
UID:10000449-1729879200-1729882800@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-25/1
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20241017T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T173612Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Lantern Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 to the left of the Carriage House) and end at the Main cemetery entrance behind City Hall. Please arrive 5 minutes ahead of time and bring a flashlight. Parking available behind the Historical Society or on the street. In the event of rain\, the event will be held on Saturday\, October 26th. \nTours are presented in conjunction with the Halloween Hoopla Downtown event. Proceeds to benefit Torrington Historical Society educational programs. Members tickets $8\, Non Members $10. Children 5 and under are free and do not require registration.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/historic-center-cemetery-halloween-lantern-walking-tour/2024-10-17
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240314T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T235318Z
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SUMMARY:In The Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City\, 1820-1930
DESCRIPTION:In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City\, 1820-1930. \nPresenter – Professor Peter C. Baldwin\, Department of History\, University of Connecticut \nBefore skyscrapers and streetlights glowed at all hours\, American cities fell into inky blackness with each setting of the sun. But over the course of the nineteenth and early twentieth century\, new technologies began to light up streets\, sidewalks\, buildings and public spaces. Baldwin will discuss the changing experience of the urban night over this period\, exploring work\, crime\, transportation and leisure\, moving through the gaslight era with the spread of modern police forces and the emergence of late-night entertainment to the era of electricity\, when social campaigns sought to remove women and children from public areas at night. Professor Baldwin’s presentation\, based on research for his book of the same name\, is an illuminating review of a vital era in American urban history. \nPeter Baldwin is a Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and received both an M.A. and Ph.D. in history from Brown University. Prior to joining the University of Connecticut\, Peter worked as newspaper reporter for the Hartford Courant and served as an assistant professor of history at DePaul University in Chicago He came to the University of Connecticut in 2001 where he teaches classes in the History of Urban America\, History of Childhood in America and America Since 1877. He has written numerous books and other publications on urban and social history and is currently studying the experience of Civil Defense blackouts in New York during WWII. \nThe event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. The event is free\, but registration is requested through EventBrite using the link below \nWatches of the Night
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/in-the-watches-of-the-night-life-in-the-nocturnal-city-1820-1930
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240928T010647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T010647Z
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SUMMARY:A Walk Along Migeon Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we tour Migeon Avenue\, which has been described over the years as the “grandest street in Torrington”. We’ll explore it’s rich past\, including the many families that called Migeon Avenue home\, from factory workers\, small business owners and wealthy industrialists; the assorted architectural styles and unique features that grace both elaborate mansions and modest worker housing and also hear the stories of those who lived and worked here\, all of which will bring the street to life and illustrate how this impressive avenue evolved with Torrington’s development during the 1800’s and early 1900’s. \nWe’ll meet at the intersection of Pearl and Migeon promptly at 10 am and walk to Pulaski Street and return to our starting point\, covering both sides of the street. Our focus is primarily in the 1800’s to early 1900’s due to time constraints. Please note that the sidewalk is uneven in some places\, so please wear appropriate footwear.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-walk-along-migeon-avenue
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240319T155456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T235511Z
UID:10000436-1727289000-1727292600@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Energy of Falling Water - Connecticut's Early Mills
DESCRIPTION:The Energy of Falling Water – Connecticut’s Early Mills \nWater-powered mills brought civilization to Connecticut as early as 1650. In the early days\, every small Connecticut village had to depend upon itself for almost every necessity. There was no electricity\, steam power had not been invented and water-powered mills were the answer. \nCommunities often started around a sawmill or a gristmill. More factories whose machines were powered by water or other mills making hats\, buttons\, clocks\, cider\, plaster or iron works would follow. Connecticut water powered mills and factories expanded to serve a world market in the mid-1800s. Access to appropriate river sites wasn’t taken lightly and was one of the reasons Mark Twain said\, Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over. \nJoin us for an interesting view into Connecticut’s many of the water-powered mills that helped create the great state of Connecticut. \n  \nSpeaker Bio: John Cilio   \nJohn Cilio is a historical storyteller\, author and researcher who has brought historical stories back to life for over 15 years. He is a member of the Organization of American Historians and the Association for the Study of Connecticut History. He has numerous articles printed in national magazines and newspapers and has published eight historical books. John hails from a career in corporate marketing and has spoken to large and small audiences in over 60 countries around the world. He lives in Sherman\, Connecticut. \nThe Event is sponsored by the Torrington Savings Bank. It is free\, but registration is requested through Eventbrite using the link below. \nCT’s Early Mill \n  \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-energy-of-falling-water-connecticuts-early-mills
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240723T140841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T194254Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson Bello and Friends Latin Jazz Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Esteemed percussionist and bandleader Nelson Bello and Friends will end the 2024 Jazz in the Garden Series with an evening of Latin Jazz! \nBello began playing Latin percussion at the age of 8 and traveled to Cuba when he was 15 to perform at the Havana International Jazz Festival as part of “Latin Flavor” (known today as “Insight”). He studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts\, The Hartford Conservatory and with Jackie McLean at The Artist Collective. He has worked with such notables as Cheo Feliciano\, Ismael Miranda\, Tony Vega\, Charles Flores\, Andy Gonzalez\, Curtis Brothers among others. Along with trombonist Hommy Ramos he co-founded “TROMBEATZ” and released their debut album “A Caribbean Thing”. Beyond his musical ability he is known for his energy on and off the stage and his passion for the arts and education. Joining Nelson will be Benny Valasquez on bass\, Alex Pastrana on piano\, Marco Torres on drums and a trombonist to be announced. \n  \nTickets are available on Eventbrite using the link below: \nNelson Bello and Friends Tickets
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/nelson-bellos-latin-jazz-ensemble
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240605T200047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T200047Z
UID:10000444-1724513400-1724520600@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:It's My Time Now - Free Event
DESCRIPTION:It’s My Time Now proudly presents women and men expressing their confidence\, courage\, talent and language using the art of drumming\, songs and storytelling. \nFeaturing: \nEight women drummers \nSoulful Sounds by Suzanne Whitney \nAngaza Mwando and drummers \nStorytelling by Effie Mwando of Our Culture is Beautiful
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/its-my-time-now-free-event
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240430T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T172855Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden - Kris Jensen's Jazz Allstars with vocalist Linda Ransom
DESCRIPTION:The Torrington Historical Society’s popular Jazz in the Garden series will present the Kris Jensen’s Jazz All Stars featuring renowned saxophonist Kris Jensen with accomplished vocalist\, Linda Ransom. The concert will take place on the grounds of the Hotchkiss Fyler House at 192 Main Street\, Torrington. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or through Eventbrite using the link below. \nJensen’s Jazz All Stars \nBand leader Kris Jensen resides in Torrington. He was a semi-finalist in the 1996 prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. He studied Jazz and African-American music at the University of Hartford where he would later teach under the auspices of jazz saxophone legend Jackie McLean. Jensen continues to carry on that great tradition as both a performer and educator. Recent performance of particular note have included concerts or appearances with jazz legends such as trombonist Curtis Fuller\, alto saxophonist Phil Woods and pianist Larry Willis. He has appeared on New Jersey Public Television with Maynard Ferguson\, on “Late Night with David Letterman” with Greg Allman & Friends and on stage with the Allman Brothers Band\, the Dave Matthews Band and with Warren Haynes and Govt. Mule. \nVocalist 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 Connecticut for decades. Linda’s vocal ability compares with many of the well-known jazz greats such as Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughn. Just as easily\, she can pour her soul out on an R&B hit by Gladys Knight. She has performed throughout the U.S. and in London\, Paris and Matsumoto\, Japan. \nThe Jazz All Stars will present an evening of music drawing from the great American songbook in a program ranging from swing standards to blues\, soul and pop classics. In addition to Jensen and Ransom\, the Jazz All Stars feature Doug Schlink on piano\, Morris Trent on bass and Jocelyn Pleasant on drums. \n  \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/kris-jensens-jazz-allstars-with-vocalists-linda-ransom
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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SUMMARY:Jazz In The Garden - Dave Santoro-Peter McEachern Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Peter McEachern and David Santoro Quintet \nJoin us for a night of Jazz in the Garden with The Peter McEachern and David Santoro Quintet featuring Peter on trombone\, Dave on bass\, Mike DiRubbo on saxophone\, Mike Carabello on piano and Jimmy Gavagan on drums. \nTickets are $15 for Torrington Historical Society members and $18 for non-members. \nBring your own lawn chairs\, blankets and refreshments. \nSponsored by Torrington Savings Bank \nPeter McEachern\, (trombone)\, has been a presence on the Connecticut and International Music scene and longtime performer in the garden at the Torrington Historical Society. He has recorded and toured with Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown\, Mario Pavone\, Thomas Chapin and Lamont Young among others. His CD Code 2 garnered 4.5 stars by Downbeat Magazine and was named as one of the top CD’s of 2021. In March 2022\, he received a grant to compose and install an ambient music piece at The Five Points Center for the Visual Arts. \nDave Santoro\, (bass)\, is a full professor at Berklee College of Music. He has appeared on over 50 jazz CD’s including 6 as leader or co-leader. He has played\, toured or recorded with Red Rodney Quintet\, Mulgrew Miller\, Joe Magnarelli\, Phil Grenadier\, Tom Harrell\, Bob Berg\, Pepper Adams\, Bruce Barth\, Kenny Baron\, Victor Lewis\, Nick Brignola\, Dizzy Reece\, Junior Cook\, Terrel Stafford and many others. \nMike DiRubbo (saxophone). On his instrument DiRubbo has it all: from Benny Carter’s mastery of melody\, and Johnny Hodges’ ballad mellow tones to Charlie Parker’s light-speed fluency. But what truly sets DiRubbo apart from the rest was his apprenticeship under the legendary alto saxophonist/educator Jackie McLean: the Harlem bebop whiz kid who literally grew up on Miles Davis and Charlie Parker and surged the alto saxophone toward the change of the century with his alto-centric embrace of hard and post-bop\, soul jazz and the avant-garde. \nMike Carabello (piano) – Mike is a multifaceted pianist in the tri-state area\, a product of the Artists Collective Youth Jazz Orchestra under master artist in residence Rene McLean\, as well as the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School of Music. Mike has worked with many artists including bassist Nat Reeves\, drummer Ronnie Burrage\, saxophonist Rene McLean\, saxophonist Antoine Roney\, and trombonist Steve Davis. He studied piano under Rick Germanson\, Andy Laverne\, Alan Palmer and Rashid Lanie. He has performed at the New York Jazz Piano Festival at Kalvierhaus\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Live in Times Square\, The Side Door Jazz Club and The New Haven “On the Green” Jazz Festival\, Rubber City Jazz Festival and performed at The White House for First Lady Michelle Obama. \nJimmy Gavagan (drums) is an up-and-coming drummer\, educator and composer. He is a recent graduate of the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. He currently lives in Hartford but originally hails from Boston. \nTickets: \n\n\nMcEachern & Santoro Quintet
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/jazz-in-the-garden-dave-santoro-peter-mceachern-quartet
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
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SUMMARY:Create an Herbarium Album
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning in the beautiful Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens as we explore the grounds and learn about the centuries old practice of creating an Herbarium album. What is an Herbarium you ask? Great question! An herbarium is a collection of preserved plants that records the diversity of plant life in a particular area and is primarily used for study. During the Victorian Era\, creating an herbarium album evolved and became a popular pastime and craft for women\, artists\, poets and travelers. The Torrington Historical Society is fortunate to have two herbarium albums in their collection made by Torrington residents Julia Brooker and Effie Didsbury in the late 1800’s. Participants will have an opportunity to view these books which will become the inspiration for creating their own record of the plants and flowers found on the grounds of the Hotchkiss Fyler House. Participants will spend some time on the grounds collecting materials\, learn how to preserve them and create their own unique herbarium album using pre-prepared materials\nWhether garden lover\, budding botanist\, environmentalist or creative soul this program is for you! Grab a friend\, your family or come solo – all that’s needed is your curiosity and we’ll have the rest. All ages welcome\, but best suited for adults\, teens and students entering 4th grade or above. Anyone younger than 12 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the weather\, as we will be out in the gardens rain or shine to collect materials but will only remain outdoors for the duration of the program if weather permits. The program is free\, but please register using the Eventbrite link below or by emailing sue@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org indicating your name and the number of people attending. Space is limited\, so please register early. See you soon\n  \nHerbarium Garden Program \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/create-an-herbarium-album
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240528T194227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T194227Z
UID:10000443-1717525800-1717529400@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Torrington Neighborhoods in the 1930s and 1940s – A Look Back in Time
DESCRIPTION:West End\, South End\, Litchfield Street\, Migeon Ave – where was your neighborhood? Each Torrington neighborhood in the 1930’s and 1940’s had its own distinctive character – from eating places to theaters\, schools and churches\, ethnic groups and customs to favorite pastimes\, haunts and memorable events. Join us on Tuesday June 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Torrington Historical Society Carriage House for an evening of childhood recollections as our panel takes us back in time as they share their fondest and most memorable neighborhood experiences. \n\nThis free event is sponsored by the Torrington Savings Bank. Please register\, as space is limited\, through the link below. \nNeighborhood Stories \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/torrington-neighborhoods-in-the-1930s-and-1940s-a-look-back-in-time
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240430T184855Z
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UID:10000439-1715281200-1715288400@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:John Brown Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate John Brown’s birthday and his trail blazing commitment to racial equality and civil rights. The Torrington Historical Society and the Workman Memorial AME Zion Church will co-host a birthday celebration for John Brown on Thursday May 9th at the AME Zion Church 60 Brightwood Avenue with speakers\, African drumming\, birthday cake\, coffee and socializing. Hope to see you there. \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/john-brown-birthday-celebration-2
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240417T154748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T155059Z
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SUMMARY:Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen in Southern New England
DESCRIPTION:Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen in Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni \n\n\nFormer State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni will join us to discuss his new book\, entitled Hiking Ruins in Southern New England\, a guide to 40 little known archaeological sites in Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island. Many people have no idea that there are archaeological sites in the area with a cultural tale to tell\, situated on public lands where they are allowed to hike. Nick will highlight some of the archaeological gems referenced in the book and share the history and purpose of the sites and the people who lived on the land around them. \n\n\nNICHOLAS F. BELLANTONI \n\nDr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni serves as the emeritus state archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and is adjunct associate research professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Connecticut. He received his doctorate in anthropology from UConn in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed state archaeologist. His duties were many\, but primarily include the preservation of archaeological sites in the state. He is a former State Commissioner for the Commission on Culture and Tourism and sat on the State Historic Preservation Council for over twelve years. He is a former President of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut and the National Association of State Archeologists. He has been excavating in Connecticut for almost 40 years. \n\nThe book\, Hiking Ruins in Southern New England\, by Nicholas Bellantoni\, PhD and Archaeologist  Barbara Ann Kipfer PhD\, will be available for sale at the program. Tickets for the event are available through the Eventbrite link below. \nBellantoni Tickets \nThis event is sponsored by the Torrington Savings Bank.
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/hiking-ruins-seldom-seen-in-southern-new-england
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240116T190500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T235733Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free with Kevin Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Torrington Resident Kevin Johnson will portray Jordan Freeman\, an African American servant of John Ledyard and the body servant of Col. William Ledyard in the Revolutionary War. Jordan Freeman was a native of Old Lyme and although not enlisted\, he witnessed key events of the war for independence while with Col. Ledyard. \nKevin Johnson is an employee of the State Library’s History and Genealogy Unit and he has been portraying Jordon Freeman for about 15 years. His presentation is based on extensive research in the collections in the Connecticut State Library and from the Museum of Connecticut History at 231 Capital Avenue in Hartford. The event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank and is free\, but registration is requested using the link below. \nJordan Freeman – The Fight to Set a People Free \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/jordan-freeman-the-fight-to-set-a-people-free-with-kevin-johnson
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240411T195650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T235908Z
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SUMMARY:Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Nick Bellantoni
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever walked in the woods and come across a pile of rocks\, a set of stairs seemingly going nowhere or some other interesting archeological ruin and wonder – Why is it out here? What was this? What was it used for? And who built this? Archeological ruins have mysteries\, and Former State Archeologist Nick Bellantoni tries to unravel many of these mysteries in his new book Hiking Ruins of Southern New England\, co-authored with Dr. Barbara Ann Kiefer. Nick will be joining us on Tuesday\, May 7th at 6:30 pm to share a number of stories from his book and dispel some of the mystery surrounding these sites that are found in the woods all around us and share info on the trails where they are located. Books will be for sale after the event. \nThe event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank and is free\, but registration is required through the Eventbrite link below. \nBellantoni Program \n  \n \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/little-known-hiking-ruins-of-southern-new-england-with-nick-bellantoni
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240319T162024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T162024Z
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SUMMARY:A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that when you pour syrup on your pancakes\, you’re biting into a treat with a rich history? Native Americans have been involved in the production of maple syrup and maple sugar for thousands of years. Join us as a member of the The Institute for American Indian Studies (IAIS) in Washington\, CT presents a sweet presentation in which they share the stories\, history and traditional methods of making this tasty treat\, which has enriched the lives of people throughout the world. \nThe event will be held in the Carriage House on the Hotchkiss Fyler property at 192 Main Street\, Torrington. The event is free. Registration is requested through Eventbrite using the link below \nMaple Sugaring Program \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-sweet-tradition-maple-sugaring-in-native-american-communities
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20240307T203032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T150232Z
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SUMMARY:Torrington Historical Society Community Forum @ City Hall Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Community Forum: Monday March 25th; 6pm at City Hall auditorium\nGuest Speaker: Mark Cavagnero\, Mark Cavagnero Associates\, Architects\nYou can learn more about this project here: History Education Center \nWays to attend the community forum: \nIn person: Seating is limited and will be on a first come-first serve basis.\nVia Zoom: You can also join the meeting on zoom by using the link below. \nThe City of Torrington\, Meeting Host\, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting of the Community Forum\nTopic: Torrington Historical Society Community Forum\nTime: Mar 25\, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81703188653?pwd=b1JLTGh6SDZoZUdtV1FUZGxQZUl0UT09\nMeeting ID: 817 0318 8653\nPasscode: YiLp10 \n 
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/torrington-historical-society-community-forum
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231230T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231230T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20231014T202325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T164334Z
UID:10000429-1703944800-1703948400@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss Fyler House
DESCRIPTION:Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, 192 Main St.\, Torrington \nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nAdmission: $15; $5 for Torrington Historical Society members. Children 6 and under are free. Register below \nHoliday Daytime Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-daytime-tours-of-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house/2023-12-30/3
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231230T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231230T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224916
CREATED:20231014T202325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T164334Z
UID:10000428-1703941200-1703944800@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss Fyler House
DESCRIPTION:Holiday tours at the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, 192 Main St.\, Torrington \nTake a guided tour of one of Connecticut’s notable house museums\, decorated for the Christmas season. Operated by the Torrington Historical Society\, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum\, built in 1900\, features original family furnishings\, impressive woodwork\, painted and stenciled walls\, and collections of fine and decorative arts. During the holiday season the house takes on a special ambiance when it is decorated with Christmas trees\, vintage ornaments\, wreaths\, greenery\, and white lights. Antique toys from the Society’s collection will also be on display and the dining room table will be set for Christmas dinner with linens\, fine china\, silverware and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. Tours are for the first and second floors of the home. \nAdmission: $15; $5 for Torrington Historical Society members. Children 6 and under are free. Register below \nHoliday Daytime Tours
URL:https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-daytime-tours-of-the-hotchkiss-fyler-house/2023-12-30/2
LOCATION:Torrington Historical Society\, 192 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790
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