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Tapping Reeve House

+1 (860) 567-4501

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82 South St

Litchfield, CT 06759

+1 (860) 567-4501

http://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

The Tapping Reeve House and Law School takes visitors on a journey through the life of a real student from the early 19th century. Through role-playing, hands-on areas, and interpretive exhibits, each visitor explores timeless issues of travel, communication, education, and community.

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Meghana A.

6/15/2023

If you are a history buff then this is definitely a place for you. My recent visit to Litchfield was a journey through the 19th century. While exploring I learned how Litchfield became such a...

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Freesia S.

5/6/2016

The Tapping Reeve House is the site of the first law school in America. Having gone to law school, and being kind of a nerd, I had to visit when I was in the area. There are only a few rooms...

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Steven H.

11/23/2014

Original 18th century home of Tapping Reeve, who built the adjacent one room law school that was the progenitor of legal education in America. Tapping Reeve had married Sally Burr, the brother of...

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