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1763 Greenleaf House in Norwich has first public showing

1763 Greenleaf House in Norwich has first public showing Crew from Frank Zaino and Associates remove siding from the David Greenleaf House during renovations, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (Dana Jensen/The Day) link to article: https://www.theday.com/local-news/20230925/1763-greenleaf-house-in-norwich-ready-for-first-public-showing/ September 25, 2023 7:38 am…

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Norwich to celebrate city’s role in America’s 250th anniversary

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…

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Historic Norwich Uncas Leap area to become heritage park with $2.8 million in ARPA funding

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…

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State and tribal leaders gather for Uncas Leap groundbreaking

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…

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Restoring 18th century gravestones in Norwich

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…

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Norwich marks Benedict Arnold’s birthday by turning off holiday lights

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…

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Get a peek at Norwich early Colonial home saved from wrecking ball

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…

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