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Located in three historic buildings in downtown Torrington, the Torrington Historical Society is home to the Torrington History Museum, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and the John H. Thompson Library & Archive. The Society also owns the West Torrington site where noted abolitionist John Brown was born.
We invite you to discover the history of Torrington by touring our exhibits and house museum, attending programs and events, using our research library or visiting the John Brown Birthplace. All are welcome.
Torrington
History Museum
Hotchkiss-Fyler House
Guided Tours
The John H. Thompson
Library & Archive
Final Jazz In the Garden, Summer Concert Series with Nelson Bello and Friends - Latin Jazz Quintet Saturday August 31st 6:00 p.m.No rain in the forecast, so the event will be in the Garden at the Hotchkiss Fyler House, 192 Main Street, Torrington. See you there!
Torrington Historical Society’s popular Jazz in the Garden series welcomes the Nelson Bello and Friends – Latin Jazz Quintet with Nelson Bello on percussion, Benny Valasquez on bass, Alex Pastrana on piano, Marco Torres on drums and a trombonist to be announced.
Nelson Bello is one of the premier percussionists to emerge from the Hartford region in the past twenty years. He is an active recording artist and serves as both accompanist and bandleader in several groups in the regional Latin Jazz scene. His energy on and off the stage is contagious. Bello studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, the Hartford Conservatory and under Jackie McLean at The Artists Collective.
Please bring your lawn chairs, blanket and refreshments and enjoy a great night of music!
Tickets on Eventbrite using the link below or may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. Grounds open at 5 p.m.
Nelson Bello and Friends Tickets
The event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank.
See you soon!
It’s not too early to book your seats for our
FALL PROGRAMS
From Connecticut’s Early Mills to Life in the Nocturnal City to Mascots of the Civil War, there is something for everyone. Tickets in the link below.
Our 2024 Adult Educational Programs are sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. Thank you!
History Education Center Community Forum
Watch • Learn • Share
The link below will bring you to our History Education Center web page. Here you can learn more about this transformational project, watch a video presentation from the community forum, and access an online form to share your thoughts and ideas with us.