Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT  (860) 482-8260
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An edited version of an 1894
lantern slide show by
John Norton Brooks

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ALL HANDS ON DECK
Torrington and World War I

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Christmas Tours 

    of the

Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum



192 Main Street, Torrington, CT



View this grand home in its holiday splendor!

Period rooms are decorated with greenery, Christmas trees, 
vintage ornaments and antique toys.


Guided Tours:

Mid to Late December (dates to be announced)

-  Wednesday to Sunday 12-4pm
-  Last tour starts 3:30pm
-  Tours start on the half hour

Adults:  $7 

Children Under 12 Free

Call (860) 482-8260 for more information.
































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A Christmas Village Story - DVD

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Neighborhood News - 4/17/2013
(Running Time 2:00)
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum
New Roof Campaign

Our Next Program...
150 Years since the Emancipation Proclamation: What’s Changed?

To celebrate CT Freedom Trail Month, we are hosting a program by Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. 

DATE: Wednesday September 25, 2013 from 
TIME:  7pm-9pm in the Carriage House Gallery
PRICE:  FREE

The Program is sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office
of the  CT Department of Economic and Community Development.    

Click below to Register NOW or click here for more information.
Eventbrite - 150 Years since the Emancipation Proclamation: What’s Changed?
  




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Welcome!

Since 1944, the Torrington Historical Society has been collecting and sharing Torrington’s history with a growing audience. The Historical Society operates the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, the Torrington History Museum and the John H. Thompson Memorial Library, which contains the archives of Torrington’s history.  

The Historical Society also owns and maintains the site of the West Torrington birthplace of abolitionist, John Brown.

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