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
Save the dates and stay tuned for more details on our Summer Garden Series! Two concerts are scheduled and more to come. Tickets will be available soon via Eventbrite. July 13th and August 10th at 6:30 pm
Also, check out 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. Tickets available now by visiting our Eventbrite page.
Our 2024 Adult Educational Programs are sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank.
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.