Society to hold annual fundraiser

LITCHFIELD — Litchfield Historical Society will hold its annual fall fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m., to benefit the organization’s education mission. The event will be held in the newly opened Tapping Reeve Meadow, behind the Tapping Reeve House & Litchfield Law School.

The evening will feature a signature drink provided by the Litchfield Distillery, live music from Switch Factory, and delectable small plate offerings from The Pantry. A special silent auction will help raise money for the education programs hosted by the historical society, including field trips from local schools, offsite programs for neighborhood partners, community events, monthly lectures and walking tours, and craft and game afternoons for families.

The silent auction includes an exclusive 2-week stay at the private home of Alexander and JoAnne van den Berg-Ohms in Mensingeweer, Netherlands. The home sleeps 6 and comes with all the amenities needed to have a great visit to the Netherlands. Bidders can also enjoy a delicious lunch and informal discussion about Litchfield artist Adelaide Deming, while her work is on display for one day only at the home of Frank Fontana and Andrew Becker. Or attend a cocktail event at the Tallmadge House, with a presentation by Rachel Smith, a Tallmadge history expert from the office of the Connecticut State Historian at the University of Connecticut. Additional items will be included in the silent auction. Visit the Historical Society’s website at www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/fallfundraiser/ for details.

Tickets for the event start at $75 per person, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. To purchase tickets, call 860-567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For more information about this fundraiser, visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/fallfundraiser/.

The evening is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank and Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey, LLP.

The Litchfield Historical Society is located at 7 South St., Litchfield. 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.