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
Veterans Day Open House
Did you have a relative that fought in World War I? A grandmother who drove an ambulance, or knitted socks for soldiers? Please bring your family stories to share at an Open House at the Historical Museum. The exhibition Norfolk in the Great War will be on display, and the program will begin at 3:00.
Norfolk Historical Museum
Labor Day Weekend Walk
Join us for an enlightening tour of some of Norfolk’s war memorials and sites related to World War I, in conjunction with our 2017 exhibition Norfolk in the Great War. The approximately one-hour tour will leave from the Historical Society Museum, 13 Village Green, on Saturday, September 2, at 10 am. Free admission as always!
Weekend in Norfolk August 5-6
A host of activities at the Norfolk Historical Society are planned as part of the 2nd annual Weekend in Norfolk. The Museum, featuring our stunning exhibition Norfolk in the Great War, will be open extra hours, from 12 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Free admission, and refreshments will be served. On Saturday at the