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On September 23rd, members of the Torrington Histo

On September 23rd, members of the Torrington Historical Society and the Torrington Trails Network worked to build two new sections of boardwalk on the trail connecting the John Brown Birthplace with the Five Points Arts Center. The trail improvements will make it easier to cross a wet section of the trail near the Five Points Arts Center, and thanks to their work, this section of the boardwalk is finally complete. Pictured in the group photo (left to right) are: Stephen Ivain, John Ross, Kathy Ross and Mark Linehan. #hiking #cttrails #johnbrown #cthikes #nwct

On Sunday September 22nd, cemetery restoration exp

On Sunday September 22nd, cemetery restoration expert Karl Munson worked with Historical Society members Bob Gailey and Harvey Guildford to restore 4 headstones in the Fyler Family Cemetery in the Newfield section of Torrington. The cemetery was commissioned by Orsamus R. Fyler, who also built the Hotchkiss-Fyler House, the headquarters of the Torrington Historical Society, and contains burials of several Fyler ancestors. The Fyler Cemetery is one of many historic cemeteries in Torrington that provide insights into community history and connections with our past.

Culture 4 a Cause is hosting a cultural event/fund

Culture 4 a Cause is hosting a cultural event/fundraiser tomorrow, with music, dance, and food! The Torrington Historical Society has a history of collaborating with Culture 4 a Cause to promote arts and culture in Torrington. We are proud to have worked with C4C on the award-winning documentary “John Brown’s Body—His Truth is Marching On.” Don’t miss this exciting community event! Culture 4 a Cause is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collective community impact through the arts in Northwest Connecticut. Through projects like City Views, the Artist Development Initiative, the John Brown Project, and the Curi Digital Media Center, C4C is leading the way to highlighting the arts in our region. The event is sponsored by Dr. Michael Curi, The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, Mel Brickman, licensed insurance agent for Health Markets, Toth Insurance Agency, and our partners Just Creatives! Tickets are $25 online, and $30 at the door and are available online at culture4acause.org

On September 25, please join us for a talk with hi

On September 25, please join us for a talk with historian John Cilio about Connecticut's early water-powered mills. These mills fueled Connecticut's industries, economy, and communities during the state's early years, including in Torrington, where several mills have used the power of the Naugatuck river. The importance of mills cannot be understated, and John Cilio will provide a valuable look into their history. The event will take place at 6:30 pm on September 25th at the Carriage House of the Historical Society at 192 Main Street in Torrington. You can register on our website (https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/events) or on Eventbrite. This event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. #history #newengland #ctevents #nwct #industry

Thank you to everyone who came to our Jazz in the

Thank you to everyone who came to our Jazz in the Garden concert series this summer! It was a great summer of music, and we look forward to more in 2025 💛 The photo and video here are from the final concert featuring the Nelson Bello and Friends quintet

Some butterflies came to visit our garden 💖🦋

Some butterflies came to visit our garden 💖🦋

The restoration of the Hotchkiss Garden pergola co

The restoration of the Hotchkiss Garden pergola continues! On Monday 8/26, Dmytryck Painting of Torrington painted the first coat of white paint on the 16 support columns for a replica of the historic garden pergola that once stood in the gardens of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum. The superstructure pieces will arrive in September to be followed by the construction itself. The architectural drawings for the pergola were prepared by Michael Boe of Torrington. The project is part of an ongoing effort to restore the gardens to the way they looked during Mrs. Hotchkiss’s lifetime and to make the grounds a cultural attraction. The second photo is an historic view of the pergola when it was new, with Gertrude Hotchkiss standing at the far left.

Our final Jazz in the Garden concert of the summer

Our final Jazz in the Garden concert of the summer is coming up! On August 31, Nelson Bello and Friends will come to the Historical Society to perform in the beautiful gardens of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House. It's sure to be a great way to wrap up the summer 💛 Learn more and buy tickets at https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/events This event is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. #jazz #latinmusic #concerts #ctevents

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