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 more this summer):
The Origins of the Ballard Trail
SCAVENGER HUNTS
Download these worksheets, grab a pencil and clipboard and head on out.
The whole family will enjoy this Architecture Scavenger Hunt. Don’t forget to download the answer key to bring along. The hunt is along Main Street between Dan & Whit’s and the blue Hatch Peisch house at the entrance to town.
Marion Cross School 3rd graders explore architecture as part of their community history curriculum. Each year they learn about architectural styles and then head out to sketch. Here’s an example of their wonderful work.
Here’s your chance to be a 3rd grader. Try out this House Investigation and learn about how to identify architectural styles in Norwich.
PODCAST DRIVING TOURS
Take a Podcast Driving Tour— each tour is about an hour with 8-9 stops around town
SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS
You can pick up a hard copy of these tours from our side porch or download them here:
Norwich University Self-Guided Tour
Main Street Walking Tour (more extensive)
