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| Litchfield Center On the National Register of Historic Places (Photo J. McElholm) |
Litchfield celebrates its 65th anniversary on Saturday, July
14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the rare chance to visit five prize private properties
in the early New England town that is famous for its grand and elegant homes. An
impressive roster of homes with architectural and historical distinction is
being assembled for this special year. Proceeds
benefit Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR), an organization dedicated to
helping troubled youths.
The Litchfield History Museum and
the Tapping Reeve House and Law School, the first law school in America, will
also be included in the admission price of the Tour. The History Museum is featuring a new
exhibition, The Hour of Conflict;
marking the anniversary of the Civil War by examining the ways the war
impacted the residents of Litchfield in the 1860s.
The museum will also
feature a juried art show sponsored by the Litchfield Visual Arts.
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| Tapping Reeve House and Law School |
A Preview Tour will be offered
Friday, July 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception in
a private home.
Litchfield Aid of CJR, an
organization founded in 1911 by 12 Litchfield women to help support the
programs and facilities of the Connecticut Junior Republic, sponsors the annual
tour.
HOUSE TOUR INFORMATION
The self-guided house tour begins at 10 a.m. on July 14 the Information Booth on the Litchfield
Green, where tickets may be purchased for $35. Advance purchase tickets, $30,
may be ordered by mail from Litchfield Aid of CJR, P.O. Box 214, Litchfield,
Connecticut 06759. A stamped,
self-addressed envelope should be included with credit card information
(Mastercard or Visa only), check or money order, made payable to Litchfield Aid
of CJR. Ticket information for the
Preview Tour and Party may be obtained by calling the Connecticut Junior
Republic, 869-567-9423.
For details of the 65th Annual Open House Tour
and ticket information for the Preview Tour and Party, contact the Connecticut
Junior Republic at (860) 567-9423, between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, or visit www.litchfieldct.com/cjr/tour.html.
For information about nearby events and a free copy of
UNWIND, a 112-page color guide to lodging, dining and all the attractions in
the Litchfield Hills, contact the Western Connecticut Visitors Bureau, PO Box
968, Litchfield, CT 06759, (860) 567-4506, or visit their web site at www.litchfieldhills.com
