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Press Release June 7, 2019 The Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center Opens for the 2019 Season (Norwich, CT) - The Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center located at 69 East Town Street in Norwich is open for the season. The Visitors’ Center is open from May 30 – October 27, 2019 and the hours are Thursday – Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. Parking for the Visitors’ Center is along the Norwichtown Green. The Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center is located in the 1783 Dr. Daniel Lathrop Schoolhouse on the historic Norwichtown Green. Our mission is to inform residents and visitors about places of interest in the region and about Norwich’s rich heritage through exhibits, presentations and activities. The Center serves as a gateway into the City of Norwich where visitors can learn about our numerous cultural sites and various local businesses. On permanent display in the Center is the “Discover Norwich” exhibit, which is a 10-panel exhibit encompassing themes in Norwich’s history from the 17th to the 20th century. The panels have interpretive text in addition to historical images and maps of the specific eras. The “Discover Norwich” exhibit gives visitors and locals an overview of Norwich’s rich history. Further, self-guided brochures for the Walk Norwich: Uncas Leap Trail, Benedict Arnold Trail, Freedom Trail, and the Millionaires’ Triangle are available at the Visitors’ Center. Call for Volunteers The Norwich Historical Society is looking for volunteers to provide visitors with information about the city of Norwich and foster a warm and positive environment in the Norwich Heritage and Regional Visitors’ Center. Available shifts are 3-hours in duration on Thursdays and Fridays. If you’re interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact the Norwich Historical Society at info@norwichhistoricalsociety.org About the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center The Norwich Historical Society’s mission is to help preserve, protect and promote the rich history of Norwich, CT. The Norwich Historical Society opened the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center in 2015 with the collaboration of over 15 heritage-based non-profits that encompass the Norwich Heritage Groups. These groups are collaborating in order to promote events focusing on Norwich's heritage and promote heritage tourism within Norwich. The Norwich Heritage groups are comprised of representatives from: The Leffingwell House Museum, Otis Library, The Norwich Historical Society, The Norwich Community Development Corporation, The Slater Memorial Museum, The Friends of Norwich Bells, The City of Norwich, The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, The Norwich Harbor Commission, The Mohegan Tribe, The Norwich City Historian, The Guns of Norwich Historical Society, The Historic District Commission, the Last Green Valley and the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition. The Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center Operating Hours: May 30- October 27, 2019 Thursday- Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm Address: 69 East Town Street Norwich, CT 06360. Website: www.norwichhistoricalsociety.org Phone: 860-886-1776 Email: info@norwichhistoricalsociety.org Parking: Norwichtown Green. Media Contact: Regan Miner, Executive Director for the Norwich Historical Society Email: minerregan@gmail.com Phone: 860-886-1776