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
Members Opening Reception
NHS Members are invited to join us for our annual Members Opening Reception. Be the first to enjoy this new and exciting exhibition while sipping a glass of wine. June 1st 5:30 to 7:00 at the Museum.
Blizzard of 1888 130th Anniversary Program
Join us as we explore the Great Blizzard, which crippled the Eastern Seaboard on March 12, 1888. The village of Norfolk was shut-off from the world for three days until the first train was able to make it’s way into the station after 70+ men hand shoveled the tracks from Winstead. The Museum will host
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Frozen in Time: The Ice Box Then & Now
The Norfolk Historical Society will be hosting a weekend exhibition, February 24 & 25th 2018, of historic winter photographs from our collection along with a dozen or more contemporary Norfolk photographers who will exhibit their works of the winter landscape. The historic photos will showcase the Great Blizzard of 1888 and the historic Ice Storm of
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