Link to full article: https://www.theday.com/local-news/20230903/norwich-to-celebrate-citys-role-in-americas-250th-anniversary/ September 03, 2023 3:54 pm • Last Updated: September 03, 2023 8:22 pm By Claire Bessette Day Staff Writer c.bessette@theday.com Norwich ― It will take more than a year to plan for and celebrate the nation’s…
August 05, 2023 2:30 pm • Last Updated: August 06, 2023 2:38 pm By Claire Bessette Day Staff Writer c.bessette@theday.com Link to full article: https://www.theday.com/local-news/20230805/historic-norwich-uncas-leap-area-to-become-heritage-park-with-2-8-million-in-arpa-funding/ Norwich ― Since 2010, city officials, historic preservation and tourism advocates have dreamed of turning the…
August 10, 2023 8:14 pm • Last Updated: August 10, 2023 11:28 pm By Daniel Drainville Day Staff Writer d.drainville@theday.com Link for full article: https://www.theday.com/local-news/20230810/state-and-tribal-leaders-gather-for-uncas-leap-groundbreaking/ Norwich ― In 1643, on a cliff overlooking a rocky gorge, Sachem Uncas of the Mohegan…
Matt Grahn Norwich Bulletin August 14, 2023 Link to full story: https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/2023/08/14/uncas-leap-heritage-park-to-honor-mohegans-norwich-yantic-river/70573690007/ While it is only a patch of dirt now, the construction at Uncas Leap Heritage Park will transform the park into something special, perhaps even a National Park….
April 30, 2023 6:56 pm • Last Updated: April 30, 2023 6:56 pm https://www.theday.com/local-news/20230430/restoring-18th-century-gravestones-in-norwich/# By Claire Bessette Day Staff Writer c.bessette@theday.com Norwich ―― One of the largest outdoor “art galleries” in Norwich is getting a facelift this week, and the public…
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…
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