New Exhibits at Litchfield Historical Society

An opening reception for the new exhibit, “Litchfield Through a Lens: The Photography of Neal Benedict,” takes place Friday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at the Litchfield History Museum, where guests will see Litchfield through the eyes of a late 1800s photographer.

The new exhibit explores rare views of town and the growth of photography as a business and hobby.

The reception is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested by phone at 860-567-4501 or online here.

There’s also a Litchfield Through a Lens Walking Tour at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, which is free as part of opening weekend for the Litchfield Historical Society’s new season. Registration in advance is requested 

Walking tour guests will be able to compare Litchfield as captured by photographs from the 1800s to the town today – from buildings that are long forgotten to familiar facades. Walking tours each last about 1 hour. Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.

The Litchfield Historical Society‘s museums, the Litchfield History Museum and Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School, officially open for the new season this Saturday, April 19.

Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

The other new exhibit at the history museum is Litchfield Remembers, The American Bicentennial & Beyond.

Meanwhile, the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School takes visitors on a journey through the 19th century life of a real student who came to Litchfield for an education at the Litchfield Law School or the Litchfield Female Academy.

See the historical society website for more and the calendar of events for everything that’s happening.