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 at The Terraces
Legend and the Legacy: Helen Hartley Jenkins and Michael Pupin Neighbors, business partners and dear friends; Mrs Jenkins and Professor Pupin were well respected members of our local community and the larger world beyond, they made many significant contributions to both. The Terraces one of Mrs. Jenkins three Norfolk residences, located across the street from
Member Opening and Annual Meeting Friday June 21
Attention all active members of the Norfolk Historical Society, please join us on Friday June 21, 4:30 PM for a brief Annual Meeting followed by an opening reception of the 2024 exhibition A Haven of Happiness: Inventor Michael Pupin in Norfolk. The museum will now be open Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 through October
13 Village Green
Ninth Annual Cake Auction
Please join us for our 9th annual Cake Auction, Saturday December 2, 2023 at 5:30. Signature cocktail and hors d’oeuvres prior to the live auction event at 6:00. Auctioneer Grady Cooley is sure to lead a lively round of bidding for confections made by some of Norfolk’s top bakers. $25 per person at the door.
13 Village Green