Litchfield Historical Society

10/26/2026

The best Halloween party in town comes to the Tapping Reeve Meadow on Friday night! Get ready for a spooky night of fun with the Litchfield Community Center and Litchfield Historical Society! Students in grades 4–6 are invited to join us for Glowin’ Ghouls & Goblins on Friday, October 30, from 5:30–8:00 PM in The Tapping Reeve Meadow.

Come dressed in your favorite costume and join our free costume contest for a chance to show off your Halloween creativity! Bring your friends and get ready for an evening filled with Halloween fun, games, surprises, and plenty of

Presented by the Litchfield Community Center and Litchfield Historical Society. Food provided by the Litchfield CT Lions Club

To Register, visit: https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/glowin-ghouls-and-goblins-kids-halloween-party-grades-4-6/. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759.

10/24/2026

When you stop by the Scarecrows in the Meadow this weekend, be sure to do the scavenger hunt (sneak peak here!) Over 50 scarecrows made by friends, families, businesses, and non profits!

Open dawn to dusk through November 1.

P.S. - We love seeing our four legged friends visiting the scarecrows, please just remember to pick up after them!

10/22/2026

We have seen spotted lantern flies on our property as well! Thanks The White Memorial Conservation Center for sharing good resources about how we can slow the spread!

The spotted lantern fly has made its way to our property. Please learn more about them here https://portal.ct.gov/caes/plants-pest-info/spotted-lanternfly?language=en_US

SLF is an invasive pest that feeds on many plants and outdoor areas across Connecticut. It does not harm people, but it can be a nuisance in yards, gardens, and agricultural areas.

Photo: spotted lantern flies on Apple Hill lookout.

10/17/2026

The scarecrows have arrived! The Litchfield Historical Society's 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow is officially open! Stop by to see the over 50 scarecrows made by friends, families, businesses, and non profits!

Open dawn to dusk through November 1.

10/15/2026

These aren't ghost stories, these are the true and gruesome stories from Litchfield's past! We have space remaining on each of our popular "Stories to Keep You Up at Night" Lantern Tours! The tour starts at the Tapping Reeve Meadow where we will enjoy historically inspired cocktails and treats before grabbing lanterns and heading into the darkness to learn about the violent and scandalous side of Litchfield’s history.

These tours do fill up! Sign up at www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/calendar-grid/

$15 for LHS Members, $20 for non-Members

10/14/2026

The holes have been dug in the Tapping Reeve Meadow, now we wait for the scarecrows!

More than 50 scarecrows will be on display, created by friends, families, businesses, and non profit organizations. Open everyday October 17 through November 1, dawn to dusk and FREE FOR ALL!

Can't wait to see you this weekend!

10/10/2026

Just one week away! From October 17 – November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow will be home to more than 50 scarecrows created by friends, families, businesses, and non-profits organizations. Open every day from dawn to dusk, visitors can visit this year’s gathering of scarecrows and vote on their favorites.

A special thank you to our sponsors O&G Industries Inc., Burlington Construction , The Clothes Tree , Litchfield Prevention Council , and Lost Fox Inn.

Admission is free, but your donations at the event make t
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10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see the First Oval Office Project last weekend! Over the course of the weekend, this replica from the Museum of the American Revolution saw hundreds of schoolchildren, families, and hosted our annual Fall Fundraiser. Welcomed by six excellent interpreters, visitors were able to step inside and see for themselves how life on campaign may have been like for Gen. George Washington.

We are immensely grateful to the Museum of the American Revolution and the First Oval Office Project team for bringing this amazing experience to Litchfield. Their knowledge and dedication truly made camp come to life!

More thanks to our sponsors and grantors who helped make each part of the weekend possible:

For the Family Day: William Pitt, West Group Law, America 250 CT Commission, National Iron Bank, and Northwest CT Community Foundation.

For our Fall Fundraiser: Torrington Savings Bank, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, The Litchfield Inn, and West Group Law.

Now that we've seen the reproduction, perhaps it is time for a trip to Philadelphia to see the original? Museum of the American Revolution

General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.

10/02/2026

This Saturday, October 3 is a busy day in the Tapping Reeve Meadow as a handsewn reproduction of General George Washington’s mobile headquarters sets up camp!

The Museum of the American Revolution's First Oval Office Project is open to visit during our Family day from 9 am to 3 pm. Explore the encampment inside and out through immersive educational programming; try out replica equipment, tools, and uniforms, and engage with living history interpreters who bring to life the stories of the diverse people and complex events surrounding the Revolutionary War.

Then, for our Fall Fundraiser, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Revolution as the Tapping Reeve Meadow is transformed by the setting sun and illuminated by campfire and lantern. Enjoy fine bites and historically-inspired cocktails while you explore the First Oval Office Project and experience the full ambiance that can only be felt at a night in camp.

Find information and purchase tickets for both events on our calendar here: www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/calendar-grid/

General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.

09/29/2026

After the fun of our Family Day from 9-3, the Litchfield Historical Society’s Annual Fall Fundraiser encamps for the night with the First Oval Office Project. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Revolution as the Tapping Reeve Meadow is transformed by the setting sun and illuminated by campfire and lantern. Enjoy fine bites and historically-inspired cocktails while you explore the First Oval Office Project and experience the full ambiance that can only be felt at a night in camp.

Tickets available online and at the door, starting $125. Proceeds from this event support our mission and community-focused operations!

www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/fallfundraiser/

Saturday, October 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Tapping Reeve Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield CT