The History of Gile Mountain
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:23-07:00by Kevin Hybels One of the most well known hiking trails in Norwich goes to the top of Gile Mountain, which at 1,873 feet is the highest point in Norwich. [...]
Exploring Norwich History at the Cemetery
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:24-07:00Norwich has many cemeteries. You can learn a lot from the gravestones by looking at the art and learning about the families. In New England, there were three basic designs [...]
Exploring Norwich History through Architecture
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:24-07:00You can learn a lot about Norwich just by taking a walk and looking closely. Try this Architecture Scavenger Hunt. Don't forget to download the answer key to bring along. [...]
Early Settlement Investigations
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:24-07:00Here are some other things you can do to explore Norwich history: Download the Becoming Norwich Comic Book to print at home or Read it Online Explore Norwich Architecture You [...]
Rivers & Mills Investigations
norwichhistory2021-01-18T08:12:29-07:00Have fun investigating Norwich River History! If you haven’t had the chance, try the Rivers & Mills podcast driving tour! Want to learn more about glaciers? Check out these National Geographic [...]
Schoolhouse History Investigations
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:25-07:00Have fun investigating Norwich schoolhouse history! If you haven't had the chance, try the schoolhouse podcast driving tour! NOW: How do you get to school today? Drive from your house [...]
Historic Driving Tour Podcast: Rivers and Mills
norwichhistory2021-02-18T12:52:45-07:00If you enjoy the podcast, please consider joining NHS today as a member. Becoming a member will help us meet our operating costs during [...]
Exploring Norwich: Hunts and Tours
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:26-07:00Want to get out and explore Norwich? HIKING HISTORIES Off for a summer hike? Here are some histories behind the trails you love (check back in, we're adding a few [...]
Mary Slack’s World: The Diary of Mary Slack
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:27-07:00Meet Lauren Pidgeon, a Hanover High student from Norwich who is interested in our community’s history. She is exploring the world of Mary Slack, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who kept a [...]
Mary’s Sibling’s World
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:27-07:00Mary writes about many family members in her diary. It became clear that not all of her siblings were living at home. The 1860 census shows that the Slacks were [...]