Formed in 2001 by Bill Stanley and Peg Wilson, the Norwich Historical Society seeks to preserve, protect, and promote the rich history of Norwich, CT. We are a registered 501(c)(3), non-profit organization run by an Executive Director and a volunteer board of directors. The vision for the Norwich Historical Society includes activities that will promote community engagement through greater historical and cultural understanding of Norwich’s diverse past.
NHS enhances Norwich's heritage tourism by opening the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors' Center and creating the Walk Norwich Trails, a series of historically themed self-guided walking tours. NHS hosts programs such as virtual tours, guided walking tours, lectures, and historical reenactments. NHS rehabilitates numerous historic buildings with the goal of opening them to the public.
For genealogy or research based questions, please contact Otis Library. The NHS does not have a collection or archive, therefore we do not accept donated items. Please contact Leffingwell House Museum or Slater Museum if you have an object/artifact you wish to donate.
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