Torrington Historical Society

The Torrington Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization which offers exhibits, tours, educational programs and historical research for people of all ages. The Society operates the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, the Torrington History Museum and the John H. Thompson Research Library and Archives. The Society’s mission is to build a sense of community and a foundation for the future through the preservation and understanding of our shared past.

Upcoming (4)

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni primary image

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM

Free

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills primary image

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills

Wed, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930 primary image

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930

Wed, Oct 16 • 6:30 PM

Free

Animal Mascots of the Civil War primary image

Animal Mascots of the Civil War

Wed, Nov 6 • 6:30 PM

Free

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni primary image

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM

Free

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills primary image

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills

Wed, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930 primary image

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930

Wed, Oct 16 • 6:30 PM

Free

Animal Mascots of the Civil War primary image

Animal Mascots of the Civil War

Wed, Nov 6 • 6:30 PM

Free

Past (57)

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free primary image

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free

Wed, Apr 17 • 6:30 PM

Free

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities primary image

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

Wed, Apr 3 • 6:30 PM

Free

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum primary image

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum

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Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House primary image

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House

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Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War primary image

Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War

Wed, Nov 15 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour primary image

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour

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The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad primary image

The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad

Wed, Oct 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

A conversation with  Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse primary image

A conversation with Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse

Fri, Sep 22 • 6:30 PM

Free

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT -  Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT - Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble

Sat, Aug 26 • 6:30 PM

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OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet

Sat, Aug 5 • 6:30 PM

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OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet

Sat, Jul 15 • 6:30 PM

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A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens primary image

A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens

Wed, May 10 • 6:30 PM EDT

Free

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free primary image

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free

Wed, Apr 17 • 6:30 PM

Free

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities primary image

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

Wed, Apr 3 • 6:30 PM

Free

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum primary image

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum

Check ticket price on event

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House primary image

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House

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Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War primary image

Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War

Wed, Nov 15 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour primary image

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour

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The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad primary image

The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad

Wed, Oct 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

A conversation with  Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse primary image

A conversation with Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse

Fri, Sep 22 • 6:30 PM

Free

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT -  Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT - Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble

Sat, Aug 26 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet

Sat, Aug 5 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet

Sat, Jul 15 • 6:30 PM

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A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens primary image

A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens

Wed, May 10 • 6:30 PM EDT

Free

The Torrington Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization which offers exhibits, tours, educational programs and historical research for people of all ages. The Society operates the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, the Torrington History Museum and the John H. Thompson Research Library and Archives. The Society’s mission is to build a sense of community and a foundation for the future through the preservation and understanding of our shared past.

Events

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni primary image

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM

Free

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills primary image

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills

Wed, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930 primary image

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930

Wed, Oct 16 • 6:30 PM

Free

Animal Mascots of the Civil War primary image

Animal Mascots of the Civil War

Wed, Nov 6 • 6:30 PM

Free

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni primary image

Little Known Hiking Ruins of Southern New England with Dr. Nick Bellantoni

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM

Free

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills primary image

The Energy of Falling Water, Connecticut's Early Mills

Wed, Sep 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930 primary image

In the Watches of the Night: Life in the Nocturnal City, 1820-1930

Wed, Oct 16 • 6:30 PM

Free

Animal Mascots of the Civil War primary image

Animal Mascots of the Civil War

Wed, Nov 6 • 6:30 PM

Free

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free primary image

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free

Wed, Apr 17 • 6:30 PM

Free

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities primary image

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

Wed, Apr 3 • 6:30 PM

Free

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum primary image

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum

Check ticket price on event

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House primary image

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House

Check ticket price on event

Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War primary image

Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War

Wed, Nov 15 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour primary image

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour

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The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad primary image

The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad

Wed, Oct 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

A conversation with  Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse primary image

A conversation with Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse

Fri, Sep 22 • 6:30 PM

Free

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT -  Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT - Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble

Sat, Aug 26 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet

Sat, Aug 5 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet

Sat, Jul 15 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens primary image

A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens

Wed, May 10 • 6:30 PM EDT

Free

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free primary image

Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free

Wed, Apr 17 • 6:30 PM

Free

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities primary image

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

Wed, Apr 3 • 6:30 PM

Free

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum primary image

Holiday Daytime Tours of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum

Check ticket price on event

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House primary image

Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Hotchkiss-Fyler House

Check ticket price on event

Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War primary image

Connecticut Fights the Civil War: How a Little State Won a Big War

Wed, Nov 15 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour primary image

Historic Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour

Check ticket price on event

The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad primary image

The Evolution of the Transcontinental Railroad

Wed, Oct 25 • 6:30 PM

Free

A conversation with  Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse primary image

A conversation with Frankie Graziano, host of CT Public's The Wheelhouse

Fri, Sep 22 • 6:30 PM

Free

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT -  Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT - Southern CT State University Latin Jazz Ensemble

Sat, Aug 26 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring the Michael Sarin Quartet

Sat, Aug 5 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet primary image

OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERT Featuring The Peter McEachern Quartet

Sat, Jul 15 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens primary image

A Walk Through the Historic Hotchkiss Fyler Gardens

Wed, May 10 • 6:30 PM EDT

Free