WelcomeThe Torrington Historical Society builds a sense of community and a foundation for the future through the preservation and understanding of our shared past.
We do this primarily through the preservation of the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate, located at 192 Main Street in downtown Torrington, CT. The estate consists of the John H. Thompson Memorial Research Library, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and the Torrington History Museum as well as preserving the John Brown Birthplace site. Covid-19 Update
The permanent exhibit of Torrington's history will re-open in mid April. Only one family or social bubble will be admitted at any given time. Hours will be Thursday through Saturday from 12-4 pm. Covid-19 protocols apply. You can reserve your exclusive one hour time slot by calling 860-482-8260 or by email through torringtonhistorical@snet.net. For the safety of our patrons and staff, the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, and the library & archives will be closed to the public until further notice. Please stay safe and well. Please send you research inquires to torringtonhistorical@snet.net. The museum staff can also be reached by email torringtonhistorical@snet.net Torrington Together 2020/21
Documenting our community’s experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic The Museum’s Torrington Together 2020 initiative is designed to capture the experiences of the Torrington community as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic together. Please help us to build this digital archive. |
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