Society schedules walking tours

LITCHFIELD — Join the Litchfield Historical Society for Saturday morning walking tours exploring new themes and areas of the town. Walking tours last about an hour, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Tours begin at the Litchfield History Museum at 10 a.m.

⏩ April 14: The Litchfield Female Academy In 1792, Sarah Pierce founded a pioneering school for women's education in Litchfield. Join us on a tour around the sites pertinent to the Litchfield Female Academy. After the tour, visit our new exhibit By the Virtue of its Citizens: Educating a New Nation at Sarah Pierce's Academy.

⏩ May 5: Architecture-Homes and Histories. Why does the center of Litchfield have so many white homes? Learn how the history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. The walk will cover North and South Streets.

⏩ May 26: The Beecher Family. Explore some of the sites related to the famous Beecher family, residents of Litchfield from 1810 to 1826. Visiting locations all over the center of town, such as the Congregational Church and the site of their home, participants will get to see the town through their experiences and words.

Walking Tours are free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required. Payment is required with registration. 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. Exhibits re-open in April. 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.