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
Recollections: An Interview with Three Yale at Norfolk Art Alumnae 1971
In the 1970’s the Yale Summer Art program was in full swing. Faculty and Fellows spent eight weeks working in various media with a continuous stream of visiting artists and working to create a portfolio that each participant would take home. Artist Sarah Sutro attend the Yale art program in the summer of 1971, In
13 Village Green
Annual Meeting Sunday February 12th
Norfolk Historical Society Annual Members meeting will be held on 2/12/2023 at the Norfolk Library at 2:00. Following a brief meeting we will present the following program. Slide Presentation: Bill Hosley on Main Steet USA On Sunday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Norfolk Library, William Hosley will give a slide presentation on Connecticut’s
Norfolk Library
Annual Cake Auction
Please join us for our 8th annual Cake Auction, Saturday December 10, 2023 at 5:30. Signature cocktail and hors d’oeuvres prior to the live auction event at 6:00. Auctioneers Betsy Gill and John Fernandez are sure to lead a lively round of bidding for confections made by some of Norfolk’s top bakers. $25 per person
13 Village Green, Norfolk