Upcoming Events
A New Birth of Freedom: Norfolk in the War of the Rebellion
In the 1840 Presidential election, Thomas Cowles was the first man in Norfolk to openly cast a vote for James G. Birney, the nominee of the Abolitionists party. Mr. Cowles was applauded somewhat vigorously by some of his fellow townsmen and friends, and this independent act caused much interest and discussion over the next twenty
June 7 — October 12, 2025
Norfolk Historical Society Museum, 13 Village Green, Norfolk, CT
Past Events
Historic House Dinner…Save the date October 27th
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is the inspiration for this unique Historic House Dinner. Discover the connections to the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and Norfolk, CT. Guests will be treated to an international feast in the grand dining room of Coolwater. Seating will be limited. This is a ticketed event at $250
Windrow Road, Norfolk
Haystack Book Talks, Exhibition October 12, 13, & 14, 2018
Paperback Revolution: Norfolk’s ‘Modern Age Books’ and how It changed the way America Reads Modern Age Books, founded by Norfolk’s Dick Childs in 1936, was one of the first publishers to produce paperback books in the United States. Modern Age issued progressive paperbacks in high print runs with low prices, making softcover books accessible to the pockets and purses of
Norfolk Historical Society
Weekend In Norfolk August 4th & 5th
Norfolk Museum will host 2 special events for WIN on August 4th. 10:00 AM, Richard Byrne, Norfolk’s Historian, in conjunction with the Rails to Trails group to lead a walk to the famed Stoney Lonesome Pass on the old rail road bed. Meet at the trails entrance on Ashpotage Road, the hike will last about
13 Village Green, Norfolk CT