Holiday Lantern Tour of Downtown Torrington
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About this event
The Mayor’s “Christmastime in Torrington” committee and the Torrington Historical Society will present a series of 45 minute long, Holiday Lantern Tours of downtown Torrington on Saturday, December 5th
Tours will start every 15 minutes from 5 pm to 6:45 pm. Admission is $3 per person. Each 45 minute tour begins at the Hotchkiss Flyer House Museum and end on lower East Main Street.
The tour will include information about the historical buildings on Main Street and the fascinating story of Torrington’s first Christmas tree. Under the Warner Marque, Dick Terhune will present Marley's ghost scene from his one-man show “A Christmas Carol." Two featured storefronts will have displays of merchandise from the 1950s that would have been available for purchase at that time in Main Street department stores.
Join in the holiday spirit by bringing your own lantern or flashlight to carry on the tour. Each tour is limited to 8 individuals. Face masks and social distancing are required.
Proceeds from the tour will support the city’s “Christmastime in Torrington” celebration. In case of inclement weather the tour has scheduled a rain date for Sunday, December 6th at the same time.
Organizer Torrington Historical Society
Organizer of Holiday Lantern Tour of Downtown Torrington
The Torrington Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization which offers exhibits, tours, educational programs and historical research for people of all ages. The Society operates the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, the Torrington History Museum and the John H. Thompson Research Library and Archives. The Society’s mission is to build a sense of community and a foundation for the future through the preservation and understanding of our shared past.
