Litchfield Historical Society

The Litchfield Historical Society will develop online archival finding aids, as well as launch the online component of the artifact database for the society’s collections from the Age of Jackson through the Colonial Revival (1835-1935). This project fulfills the society’s mission to preserve and interpret Litchfield history through the organization, description, documentation, and dissemination of specific archival and artifact collections. This project will enable the society’s collections on this important era in American history to reach a wider audience than now possible. The society has designated these collections as its highest priority for increased access based on frequency of research and photographic service requests; upcoming exhibitions on the Civil War and Colonial Revival; demonstrated interest by scholars; and usefulness of the material for teachers and in educational programs.