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
Slide Talk
A slide talk by Ann Havemeyer and behind the scenes tour of the Library will explore the architecture and hidden treasures of the Library.
Norfolk Library
Collecting Open House
View a sampling of Norfolk collections and talk with the collectors. From Old Master drawings to antique cookbooks to tiny vintage furniture, you will be intrigued by what your neighbors are collecting and why. Also present will be the Connecticut Historical Society, collecting objects to feature in their spring exhibition “Growing Up in Connecticut.” So
Historical Museum