Historic Headlines

Imagine opening your business during the height of a Civil War, and months later the President of the United States is assassinated. Imagine that same business surviving through two World Wars, the Great Depression, Prohibition, multiple United State’s presidents, the sinking of Titanic, the War on Terror, the invention of moving pictures, the talking pictures, and finally a global pandemic, just to name a few historic events. We’ll explore the historic headlines that captivated a nation during the Library’s 160 years. This is a must see for history buffs and library lovers!

Host or Publisher Torrington Library