Litchfield Historical Society

Written by Rachel Carley, this book presents the story of the remarkable town and area of Litchfield, CT. Carley’s authoritative text examines the important role played by church and politics in Connecticut’s colonial town planning, and explores a broad range of building types-from meetinghouse to mansion-in the context of significant social and economic developments in New England’s history.

To Please Any Taste: Litchfield County Furniture & Furniture Makers, 1780-1830

Between 1780 and 1830 Litchfield County experienced a surge in industry, agriculture, and regional and international trade. Woodbury maintained a thriving agricultural economy, New Milford boasted a healthy mercantile trade, the iron industry flourished in Kent, Canaan, and Sharon, and Litchfield became the center of county politics, education, and national business dealings. Written by Edward S. Cooke, Ann Y. Smith, and Derin Bray,To Please Any Taste details this period in Litchfield’s history with photos and informative essays.

To Please Any Taste: Litchfield County Furniture & Furniture Makers, 1780-1830

Between 1780 and 1830 Litchfield County experienced a surge in industry, agriculture, and regional and international trade. Woodbury maintained a thriving agricultural economy, New Milford boasted a healthy mercantile trade, the iron industry flourished in Kent, Canaan, and Sharon, and Litchfield became the center of county politics, education, and national business dealings. Written by Edward S. Cooke, Ann Y. Smith, and Derin Bray,To Please Any Taste details this period in Litchfield’s history with photos and informative essays.

The House of Worth: Fashion Sketches, 1916-1918 written by by Karen DePauw, Jessica Jenkins, and Michael Krass

This stylish compilation features 125 watercolor and ink renderings of designs from the house of Worth, the first couturier establishment and founder of the modern fashion industry. Sent to one of their clients, a seasonal resident in Litchfield, Connecticut, the sketches include fabric swatches, design names, detailed price information, and personalized notes.

 

 

 

 

A History of the Litchfield Hills Road Race: In Smallness, There is Beauty by Lou Pellegrino

 

 

 

To Ornament Their Minds: Sarah Pierce’s Female Academy, 1792‑1833 written by Theodore & Nancy Sizer, Sally Schwager, Lynne Templeton Brickey, and Glee Krueger

 

 

 

 

Though Inanimate They Speak: Ralph Earl Portraits in the Collection of the Litchfield Historical Society published by The Litchfield Historical Society

During the late eighteenth century, Ralph Earl painted some of Litchfield, Connecticut’s most illustrious citizens.Though Inanimate They Speak displays these portraits, held in the collection of the Litchfield Historical Society.

 

Litchfield: America's First Law School is the essential guidebook to this historic educational institution, its students and the remarkable town that contributed to the success of its adopted sons.