First Apple Festival planned in Tapping Reeve Meadow for Sept. 29

LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Historical Society invites the community to its first Apple Harvest Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will be held in the newly-opened Tapping Reeve Meadow, located behind the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School. The meadow is a historically-inspired garden designed to provide the community with personal interactions with nature.

There will be all day tours of the site, crafts, and lawn games. Historical demonstrations, such as colonial woodworking, spinning and wool carding, and cider pressing will be held all day. Featuring music by MJK Music, a brother and sister duo comprised of Meghan and Jaden Spangenberg, whose music is influenced by jazz, folk, and classical genres, and an apple pie contest with pies submitted by local amateur bakers. To participate in the pie contest, visit the website at www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/appleharvest/.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. No registration is necessary. For more information about this or other programs, visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759.

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, sponsored by Ericson Insurance Advisors.