Visit • Discover • Learn
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
Jazz In the Garden, Summer Concert Series with Kris Jensen's Jazz Allstars with vocalist Linda Ransom Saturday August 10th 6:30 p.m.
Torrington Historical Society’s popular Jazz in the Garden series welcomes the Kris Jensen Jazz All Stars, featuring renowned saxophonist Kris Jensen and vocalist Linda Ransom with Doug Schlink on piano, Morris Trent on Bass and Jocelyn Pleasant on drums. The Jazz All Stars will present an evening of music drawing on the great American Songbook ranging from swing standards to blues, soul and pop classics.
Band 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.
Vocalist 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 CT for decades. Linda’s vocal ability compares with many of the well-known jazz greats such as Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughn.
Please bring your lawn chairs, blanket and refreshments and enjoy a great night of music! In case of inclement weather, please check our website the day of the program for updates on location.
The event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite using the link below
See you soon!
Come visit the Hotchkiss Flyer Gardens – they are gorgeous and free to all!!
August 24 join us for “It’s My Time Now” which proudly presents women and men expressing their confidence, courage, talent and language using the art of drumming, songs and storytelling.
Featuring:
Eight women drummers
Soulful Sounds by Suzanne Whitney
Angaza Mwando and drummers
Storytelling by Effie Mwando of Our Culture is Beautiful
Book your seats early for our Fall programming! From Connecticut’s Early Mills to Life in the Nocturnal City to Mascots of the Civil War, there is something for everyone.
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.