Tapping Reeve (1744-1823), legal educator and jurist, founded the first law school in the land in 1774. Prior to this time, legal training in this country could be obtained mainly by apprenticeship. In 1784, after developing a systematized curriculum, Reeve launched the Litchfield Law School. He was the school's only instructor until 1898. He developed the first formal, regular lectures that guaranteed equal access to the same body of knowledge. The lectures became so popular that in 1784 Reeve enlarged his facility and built a law library on his property. Over its long history, 1,500 men graduated, many going on to distinguished careers. The house is furnished in period and is open to visitors from May until October.
Location:
Litchfield Connecticut 06759
Telephone
860-567-4501
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(New Haven) Amistad Memorial
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum
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04/02 Coming to The Litchfield area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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