LITCHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY


Litchfield Historical Society Museum - (860) 567-4501

Located at the corner of East and South Streets, the museum features a fine selection of early American paintings, furniture, decorative arts, and exhibits on Litchfield County History. Visitors are always welcome.


Tapping Reeve Law School

Tapping Reeve House and Law School

The society also maintains the Tapping Reeve House and Law School, America's first law school (1774) whose graduates include Aaron Burr, John C. Calhoun, and 130 members of Congress. The house has finely furnished period rooms and is open to visitors from May until October.



Historical Sign


For a history of Litchfield, click on the picture of the sign.

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