Litchfield Patriots, Inc.

Welcome to the Litchfield Patriots, Inc. website!

We were founded in 2018 to honor and preserve the memory of residents of Historic Litchfield who made noteworthy contributions to American heritage! The header images are of our most recent project to repair, relocate, and restore the Beecher Memorial. The restoration was made possible thanks to a grant from the Seherr-Thoss Foundations of Litchfield, with additional funding from the Borough of Litchfield Warden and Burgesses, the Litchfield County University Club, and the Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust. The rededication and reception were held at the First Congregational Church of Litchfield on December 15, 2024.

Preparing for America's 250th in 2026

Endorsed by the Litchfield Board of Selectment, this committee of the Litchfield Patriots is convening area organizations and individuals to plan and coordinate events that will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 (a.k.a. Semiquincentennial).

Visit A250Litchfield.org to learn more or Contact Us

A250 Cemetery Project

This project is to document, clean, and as needed repair or replace the gravestones of Revolutionary War patriots in area cemeteries. If you would like to learn more simply contact us. Your group can also raise funds to "adopt a patriot"! Do you have a Revolutionary War ancestor buried in Litchfield? Here is a link to some find-a grave lists managed by member Eileen Porter-Schmidt. Help us to make sure their gravesites are properly marked.

Andrew Adams, a Founding Father

In 2020, the Litchfield Patriots raised funds and secured a grant from the Scherr-Thoss Foundations of Litchfield for a new stone for the Hon. Andrew Adams, Esq. gravesite. Adams was a Connecticut Delegate to 2nd Continental Congress, Signer of the United States Articles of Confederation, a Revolutionary War Colonel in the Connecticut Militia, Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, a Member of St. Paul's Masonic Lodge No. II , and Deacon of Litchfield Congregational Church. The rededication was held on June 27, 2020.

Litchfield's 300th Anniversary

On the 7th of September in 2019, the Litchfield Patriots coordinated a wonderful living history day on the town green with reenactors and horses and fun! These historic 8 x 10 booklets were published for that event and are packed with information about Litchfield's 300 year history. Some are still available for $10. Contact Us to arrange for payment and delivery / postage.

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