Overview: In this lesson, students examine Native American place names and connect them to a regional map. From the evidence, they discuss how Native Americans named places and compare this with [...]
Norwich 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 [...]
Here 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 [...]
Have 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 [...]
Have 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 [...]
Want 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 [...]
In winter 2018-2019 Marion Cross 6th graders interviewed six local Vietnam veterans who shared their stories of courage, determination, duty, and empathy. The Vietnam Memorial outside Tracy Hall honors the [...]
Norwich Historical Society works closely with teachers in the elementary, middle, and high schools to develop programs that connect to the Social Studies curriculum. The goal of the Society’s [...]