The Evolution of the Transatlantic Railroad with Professor Hamish Lutris
Torrington Historical Society 192 Main Street, Torrington
Free
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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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October 25, 2023 -The Evolution of the Transatlantic Railroad with Professor Hamish Lutris
The Evolution of the Transatlantic Railroad with Professor Hamish Lutris
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 […]
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Friday, October 27, 2023
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October 27, 2023 -Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tours
Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tours
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) […]
$10
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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