Norwich Historical Society has collaborated with cartoonist, Emily Zea, to publish a series of illustrated histories about Norwich. These histories feature Norwich’s early years, stories of our rivers and [...]
Prompted by the discovery of a vandalized Bible in the Norwich Historical Society’s collection, 22 artists and poets respond to the theme “Mending the Spaces Between.” Their work responds [...]
200 Years of Women's Activism For 200 years Norwich women have advocated for change, taken a stand, and contributed to our community. Abolition, temperance, and the right to vote [...]
Norwich University turns 200 this year. Our exhibit examines the impact of having a military university located in the center of Norwich. Imagine cadets marching up and down the street, [...]
In the 19th century, the Norwich Landscape was dotted with one-room schoolhouses. They were a testament to the dispersed nature of settlement and to the value placed on education. [...]
Have you ever wondered how the roads we traverse got their names? Our new exhibit takes you on a journey through Norwich and to the past to learn about the [...]
This exhibit tells the story of the architects and artists who came to Norwich in the decades following World War II, building in the latest modern styles and materials and [...]
A Retrospective of the Historical Decorative Art of Polly Forcier CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT AT THE NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Through October 31 The Society is pleased to present a retrospective of [...]
The Norwich Historical Society asked local poets to browse through our collections, find something that captured their imagination and compose a poem about it. The results are as varied and [...]
A completely edible Norwich Inn, C. 1891. Created by Annette Brown. A festive Victorian Holiday at the Norwich Historical Society! The Lewis House has been transformed for the [...]