Weather update: Due to the inclement weather expected this weekend, The Old Reservoirs of Taftville has been moved to Saturday October 21st at 11:30am. We apologize for the inconvenience. Hike through a glacier valley with Tim Jencks, Taftville Fire Chief, to the sites of two, former reservoirs. View the ruins of a pump house, tower and other aspects important in running a fully-functioning reservoir including a dam which is still maintained by Norwich Public Utilities. This tour is very strenuous...

Take a hike on the wild side with the Mohegan Striders!! We will visit the monuments; then on to the unpaved/wooded trails. Maybe get to see some wildlife. Meet in the park center by the fountain. (for your GPS - Mohegan Park - Park Center Lot, Norwich, Connecticut or plus code GWWH+CPH ). Bring your camera and walking shoes!! Approximately 2 miles. Plan on an hour and a half duration. Please respect that no pets are allowed in Mohegan Park....

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT As dusk approaches, stroll through one of Norwich's oldest graveyards and hear local ghostly legends and folklore. There will be four tours at 6:20pm, 6:40pm, 7:00pm, and 7:20pm. Tours will be limited to 30 people each. Please purchase your ticket(s) in advance at norwichhistoricalsociety.org. Tickets will go on sale October 2, 2023 at 8:00am. Ticket prices are Non-member: $15, Member: $12.00, and Children ages 12 and under: $10.00, plus processing fees. Members: Please log into your Memberplanet...

Local Civil War author and historian Vic Butsch gives visitors a fascinating walk through Yantic Cemetery, the resting place for 383 Civil War Veterans. Each soldier who fought in that war had their own reasons for joining the effort, and each had their own stories to tell. Vic will give voice to the stories of several of those unknown heroes, as well as giving a glimpse of what life was like in the 1860's. Also, be prepared, as not all...

Join Zack Lamothe, author of Connecticut Lore: Strange Off-Kilter, & Full of Surprises, for an exciting walk through his home neighborhood of Norwichtown discussing off-kilter stories of its history, hauntings and hidden surprises. Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors' Center, 69 East Town Street Norwich, CT (open 11am-3pm) Length: 1 Mile, Difficulty level: Easy, Restrooms: Yes, Wheelchair access: No, Leashed dogs: Yes,  Especially for children: Yes Sponsoring organization: Backyard Road Trips  

Come trick or treating at the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Halloween!

Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741, in Norwich, Connecticut. Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with the word traitor. Despite Arnold’s defection to the British, he was a fierce patriot for the Continental Army. There are two sides to Benedict Arnold – patriot and traitor – yet often it is difficult to reconcile both aspects of his complex profile. The Norwich Historical Society in partnership with the Norwich Events Organization, and the City of Norwich announce Lights Out for...