Litchfield Historical Society to hold walking tour

LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Historical Society invites residents 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.

Saturday, 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 the new exhibit, “By the Virtue of its Citizens: Educating a New Nation” at Sarah Pierce’s Academy.

Tours will also be held May 5 and May 26. Tours are free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required. Payment is required with registration. To register, call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For more information about this or other programs, visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

The Litchfield Historical Society is located at 7 South St., Litchfield, CT. The exhibits re-open in April 2018. 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.