Cut it Out! The Local History and Practice of Ice Harvesting

Name: Cut it Out! The Local History and Practice of Ice Harvesting
Start: 2026-02-07T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-07T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield, CT, United States, Connecticut 06759

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield, CT, United States, Connecticut 06759 | Litchfield, CT

Ice harvested from Bantam Lake was used for refrigeration throughout the year. Begin in the Museum with a visit to the Ice House display, then head outdoors for a walk down the Lake Trail to visit the old ice house ruins. The program culminates with our own “Cut Ups” Jeff Greenwood, James Fischer, and Gerri Griswold demonstrating how ice was cut and moved using the same tools and methods. Dress for the weather. We will be walking and standing on Ongley Pond for extended periods of time. Wear warm boots and prepare for wind and sun. Hot beverages and treats will be provided to fortify you! 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. A. B. Ceder Room, Members: $5.00 Non-Members: $10.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Register online https://pci.jotform.com/242345712748157/prefill/67391092346666df93431563a1ea
This program is presented in collaboration with Americas 250th in Litchfield, CT!