2021 will be the 300th anniversary of the “gathering” of the First Congregational Church of Litchfield.
There will be events throughout 2021 with an invitation to all. This page will update our live recorded videos about Litchfield history, information about the FCC meeting house & its people.
300th Anniversary Lecture Series
Upcoming:
April 18 2021 2:00 PM – Rachel Carley | “The Connecticut Meetinghouse Secrets & Stories”
By Prof. Hamish Lutris
The Great Awakening
Hamish Lutris an Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography at Capitol Community Collage in Hartford, Connecticut.
By Dr. Karl Valois
The Beecher Family
Dr Karl Valois is a professor at UConn. Dr. Valois hosted a weekly television show “Historically Speaking” for three years on public television. He has written or edited five history books and published more than two dozen articles on history.
By Laura McEvoy
The Judge’s Judge
Join us to reflect on the life of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and explore her biblical hero, Deborah, the ancient Judge and Prophetess depicted in the Hebrew scriptures.
By Mr. Peter Vermilyea
The Civil War & Religion
Mr. Peter Vermilyea teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School and Western Connecticut State University. He is the author of “Hidden History of Litchfield County” and “Wicked Litchfield County” and is currently working on a study of how Litchfield County mobilized for the Civil War.
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