Norwich marks Benedict Arnold’s birthday by turning off holiday lights Link to article: https://www.theday.com/local-news/20230107/norwich-marks-benedict-arnolds-birthday-by-turning-off-holiday-lights/?fbclid=IwAR3G4zB_kWSgyeJVRiynXrTsGMhyAC3oqEsZQ29caJAhlvhyYtdw75-qwJw# January 07, 2023 1:48 pm By Claire Bessette c.bessette@theday.com Norwich ― Many cities and towns hold festive events to turn on holiday lights, only to quietly shut…

A construction fence stands at the entrance to the future Uncas Leap Heritage Park along the Yantic River in Norwich on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Granite blocks piled on the ground will be configured into a stone amphitheater in the…

Get a peek at Norwich early Colonial home saved from wrecking ball Published September 16. 2021 5:36PM | Updated September 16. 2021 9:02PM By Claire Bessette Day staff writer https://www.theday.com/local-news/20210916/get-peek-at-norwich-early-colonial-home-saved-from-wrecking-ball c.bessette@theday.com Bessettetheday Norwich — If not for quick and desperate…

  In Memory of our friend, Jason Vincent (1974-2020) The Norwich Historical Society was shocked and devastated to hear of the passing of Jason Vincent. Jason served on our board for many years and he had such a passion for…

Norwich Public Utilities awards grants to local energy efficiency projects Published January 29, 2021 5:02PM By Claire Bessette Day staff writer c.bessette@theday.com Bessettetheday Read “Norwich Public Utilities awards grants to local energy efficiency projects” as it was published in The…

In honor of Connecticut Freedom Trail Month in September, the Norwich Historical Society and the City of Norwich are pleased to mark this momentous occasion of commemorating the addition of the Ellis Walter Ruley Memorial Park on the Connecticut Freedom…

Monday was supposed to be the date of our annual meeting and volunteer appreciation reception, but in light of this unprecedented public health crisis, we have decided to postpone our event to a future date to be determined. We hope…

Norwich — Historic preservation advocates are working against the calendar to save a modest, white cape-style house at 232 W. Town St. that likely dates back nearly to the town’s founding and was the centerpiece for one of the earliest religious…

Norwich — Crews from the archaeological firm Historical Perspectives Inc. drilled several test pit holes in the rear of properties at 61, 63 and 65 Town St. on Thursday before construction of a proposed Burger King restaurant on property that abuts…

Eighteen years into its existence, it came time for the Norwich Historical Society to name its first executive director. Deciding to make the move was the hard part. Knowing who to hire was easy. Regan Miner, the society’s paid consultant,…