Ye Antient Burying Ground of Norwich

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Ye Antient Burying Ground of Norwich

October 7, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

free

Join local historian, Dave Oat, on a walk through the old Colonial burial grounds in Norwichtown. Here you will see a variety of hand cut colonial tombstones and discover what they can tell us about early life in Colonial Norwich. Dave will explain the history behind the various styles of headstone carvings while telling stories of important colonial era figures buried here.

Meet at the Corner of Elm Ave and Town Street on the Norwichtown Green.

Length: 1 mile, Difficulty Level: Easy, Restrooms near: yes (Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center is open 11am-3pm), Wheelchair access: No, Leashed dogs: No, Especially for children: No

Details

Date:
October 7, 2023
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
free

Organizer

NHS
Phone:
8608861776
Email:
info@norwichhistoricalsociety.org

Venue

Norwichtown Colonial Burying Ground
East Town Street
Norwich, 06360 United States
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