History Bites lecture series returns May 25

LITCHFIELD >> The popular History Bites Lecture Series is back. The Litchfield Historical Society invites you for their installment of the series on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at noon.

Portrait miniatures thrived in America in the early nineteenth century. In this talk, curator of collections, Alex DuBois, will dig deeper into the art of painting tiny watercolor likenesses on ivory, while examining the life and work of artist Anson Dickinson. Born in Milton in 1779, Dickinson completed over 1,500 miniatures in his career and traveled as far as South Carolina and Montreal seeking new commissions. Join us as we discuss his early life in Litchfield, view his original works, and explore the pages of his own sketchbook.

Bring your lunch; desserts and beverages will be served. Admission is $2. Registration is requested, but not required. The History Bites Lecture Series is sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation.

To register, call 860-5674501 or email registration@ litchfieldhistoricalsociety. org. For more information about this or other programs, please visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

The Litchfield Historical Society is located at 7 South St., Litchfield. The exhibits are on view through November 2017. The Litchfield Historical Society receives no funding from the town. In an effort to better serve our community, the Litchfield History Museum and the Tapping Reeve House & Law School offer free admission for all. Participate in our shared history. Free admission for 2017 is underwritten with generous support from Ericson Insurance Advisors.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Miniature portrait paintings by Anson Dickinson are the topic of discussion for the first of the History Bites Lecture Series on May 25.