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