Lyceum Resource and Conference Center

Specialties

The Lyceum is a unique destination dedicated to helping groups and individuals create successful board meetings, training classes and social events. The beauty of the Lyceum is felt the moment you enter the light and airy space. Our comptetive fee structure includes room set up and access to our audio visual system.

Our sister organization, The Kitchen at Billings Forge offers Farm to Table catering for every budget and taste.

History

Established in 2004.

Built by the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1895 – 96 as a gathering place for young men, the building was named The Lyceum in Aristotle’s tradition of a public gathering place for learning.

In 1920, the Hartford Box Company purchased The Lyceum and manufactured boxes on the premises. From 1940 and into the 80s, The Lyceum was the Lithuanian-​American Citizens Club’s dance hall, community center, and, later, restaurant. As demographics of the neighborhood shifted again, the building housed a punk rock club, a hot air balloon manufacturer, a roller skating business, the CT Commission on the Arts, and Hartford Areas Rally Together.

In 2003, the Melville Charitable Trust renovated it to serve as a home for conferences, educational programs, discussions, and the exchange of ideas aimed at creating stronger communities. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building has always be the building has always been — and continues to be — a vibrant and active destination.

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«The perfect destination for drinks or dinner after meetings at The Lyceum.»

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«The Kitchen is our Preferred Caterer. The Café is a great place to pick up coffee, and have lunch before or after meetings at The Lyceum»