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(860) 482-8260
info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790

Staff

Executive Director
Mark McEachern
mark@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org

Associate Director/Curator
Gail Kruppa
gail@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org

Museum Educator
Susan Weston
sue@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org

Archivist
Carol Clapp
carol@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org

Bookkeeper
Roberta Janco
roberta@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org

Blair Pavlik
Facilities Custodian

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Tor

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Torrington Historical Society is pleased to share information about two Torrington women, both of whom emigrated to the United States during the early 20th century. Fedela Ghidossi, a Swiss immigrant, is pictured here in November 1919, dressed in a uniform commonly worn by female factory workers of the era. It is unknown which Torrington factory employed Fedela but during World War I the number of female employees at factories increased with the demand to fill positions vacated by men serving in the war. In addition, war production was at an all time high. Interestingly, Fedela’s uniform is identical to a uniform in the Society’s collection, which belonged to Elizabeth Hubbard. Elizabeth, an immigrant from England, was employed by the American Brass Company plant during World War I.

This holiday season, come visit the Historical Soc

This holiday season, come visit the Historical Society for a tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House. This historic house is a treat to see any time of year but is especially memorable during the holiday season. At this time of year, the many Christmas trees, white lights, and antique collections shine against the rich interior details of the first and second floors. 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, and crystal from the Hotchkiss collection. The House Museum will be open for tours at 1, 2, and 3 pm on December 21, 27, 28, and 29 and cost $5 for members and children 6 and under and $15 for non-members. You can find tickets at https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/events. Walk-ins are welcome, provided that the hourly tour is not sold out.

Tonight at 6:30, the 9-1 Torrington High School fo

Tonight at 6:30, the 9-1 Torrington High School football team is playing a home game against the 7-3 Masuk team in the quarterfinals of the CIAC tournament. The team is following in the footsteps of more than a century of THS student athletes. In this photo from our collection, the 1912 football team sits in Torrington’s Fuessenich Park. We wish the team success tonight, and we hope to see Torrington in the finals 🏈

December 3rd is #GivingTuesday, and the Torrington

December 3rd is #GivingTuesday, and the Torrington Historical Society would like to ask you to consider donating to the Torrington Historical Society today via https://torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/product/donations (clickable link on our Instagram Story). The THS provides a wide variety of programs and services to community members of all ages and backgrounds, ranging from field trips for schoolchildren, to maintaining historic properties for the public to visit, to conserving items from Torrington’s past, all with the mission of preserving, collecting, and sharing Torrington’s rich and diverse history. Without donor support, we would struggle to maintain the level of work we do for the community. We preserve the stories of Torrington’s past as a tribute to our ancestors and as inspiration for present and future generations of Torringtonians. We would be honored to have your support in this endeavor.

Join us at the John Brown Birthplace on Sunday Dec

Join us at the John Brown Birthplace on Sunday December 1st at 4pm for the annual John Brown Memorial Twilight Walk. Experience the beauty of this historic site as we walk to remember John Brown and all others who worked to end slavery and establish civil rights. #hiking #hikingtrails #history #nature #newengland #connecticut #nwct #thingstodo

In honor of all Torrington veterans, we are please

In honor of all Torrington veterans, we are pleased to share some recent additions to the Torrington Historical Society collection. Last year, the Society received a collection documenting the service of Korean war veteran and Torrington resident, Charles ‘Chuck’ Perret, a well-known teacher in the area. Mr. Perret enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and went to Korea with the 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing as a F-86 Jet Fighter-Bomber pilot. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1955. Charles Perret was also a member of the Mach Buster’s Club, a designation granted to those who exceeded the speed of sound in an F-86 Sabre jet. The Charles Perret collection includes his flight suit, documents, and numerous photographs from his time in Korea. Interestingly, Charles Perret, who died in 2020, was also the son of another Torrington veteran, Fritz Perret, who served in World War I. Photograph from the collection of the Torrington Historical Society.

We hope this early postcard of City Hall and a few

We hope this early postcard of City Hall and a few "voters" titled Election Day in Torrington Connecticut puts a smile on your face on this Election Day!

Happy Halloween! In the 1950s, Torrington’s Park

Happy Halloween! In the 1950s, Torrington’s Parks and Recreation department, in cooperation with several other organizations, held annual Halloween parties for residents of all ages at Fuessenich Park and other venues in town. These parties were major events, attracting thousands of attendees of all ages, complete with music, games, costume parades, dances, and several other events, including the Mr. Jack-O-Lantern contest. At a teen Halloween event at the Armory, one can see that it was standing room only, and that everyone appeared to have a great time. Photos from the collection of the Torrington Historical Society

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