Huntley Meadow
norwichhistory2020-10-05T13:14:23-07:00by Kevin Hybels Today Huntley Meadow is a popular site for recreation in Norwich, but it has had very different uses at different points in history. Instead of being the recreational area [...]
The Cossingham Family and the Cossingham Trail
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:22-07:00by Kevin Hybels The Cossingham Trail goes through land that has been used agriculturally for many years. The Cossingham family once farmed on 600 acres in this area. Today, the Cossingham Farm is [...]
The Origins of the Ballard Trail
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:23-07:00by Lauren Pigeon Thinking about a 4th of July hike? Try the Ballard Trail. Bill Ballard, conservationist, Dartmouth biology professor, leader of nature expeditions, and avid lover of life [...]
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
norwichhistory2023-01-23T09:54:15-07:00Norwich 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
norwichhistory2021-09-29T05:00:09-07:00You 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. [...]
Rivers & Mills Investigations
norwichhistory2021-09-29T04:44:24-07:00Have 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 [...]
Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy….and Mary
norwichhistory2020-10-05T12:09:28-07:00Have you read Little Women? Louisa May Alcott published it over the course of 1868 and 1869, just three years after Mary kept her diary! Little Women is a story [...]
Historic Driving Tour Podcast: Norwich Schools
norwichhistory2025-01-22T09:30:01-07:00Listen HereListen on your iPhone with Apple PodcastsIf you are on your phone, go to the Apple Podcasts app and search for "Norwich Historical Driving Tours." If you are already [...]