February 7: The History of Norwich in 10 Houses
Sarah Rooker, NHS Director, takes you through Norwich’s past by exploring the stories of ten houses. A fun architectural history of Norwich touching on major moments in Norwich history.
Join NHS at 6:00 for the 2024 Annual Meeting which we will hold before this talk.
February 13: Writers of Norwich, with The Norwich Bookstore
We’ll be joined by The Norwich Bookstore for a look at the fascinating array of books published by Norwich authors. We may even have a few authors join us to talk about their writing. Sarah Rooker will share a few publications from the past and what they reveal about life in Norwich.
February 20: Rooted in Time: One Meadow’s Story, with the Warner Meadows Association
We will explore this special place in Norwich, going deep into the past and looking to the future. This program will bring together geology, history, and ecology to tell the story of one meadow in Norwich. We will also hear from the Warner Meadows Association how they are planning for the meadow’s future and why meadows are important to preserve.
February 27: Edible Gardening: Tips and tricks for growing a vegetable garden in Norwich, with Norwich Recreation Department
Do you have a successful vegetable garden? Have you wanted to begin a garden? This program will share tips and tricks for growing a successful garden in Norwich. Sarah Rooker will share data gleaned from agricultural census reports, diaries, and letters that reveals how and what Norwich residents grew in the past.