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Litchfield, Connecticut is one of the finest restored, unspoiled, late
18th century New England towns. Litchfield was purchased from the Tunxis
Indians for 15 British pounds in 1716 and in 1751 it became the county seat.
In 1810, with a population of 4,369, it was Connecticut's 4th largest town.
Today, Litchfield is composed of 5 parts: The Borough of Litchfield,
which is an historic district, and the villages of Bantam, East Litchfield,
Northfield and Milton, whose Green is also an historic district. On the
second Saturday in July many of the historic homes are opened to the public
including Sheldon's Tavern, The Alexander Catlin House, the Colonal Benjamin
Tallmadge Home and the Oliver Wolcott, Sr. House.
Today,
travelers seeking a destination that combines country pleasures such as
settling in at centuries-old inns and strolling down tree shaded lanes, with
such sophisticated delights as gourmet dining, some of the best antiquing in
New England, classical concerts by internationally famed musicians and just
unwinding in the areas unspoiled natural beauty find northwest
Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills an ideal getaway.
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