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
2011 A Walk Around the Village Green
Enjoy a stroll around the Norfolk Village Green and learn about its history. The Village Green became the centerpiece of the town through the patronage of one extraordinary family in the late 19th century.
Meet at the Museum
The Norfolk Roadshow
Have you ever wondered what that thingamajig you found in the corner of your attic was? Bring along your Norfolk treasure and see if our history experts can discover its past while learning about a few of the unusual gems in the Museum’s collection.
At the Norfolk Library
Presidents Weekend Open House
Last Chance to see the stunning exhibition: A Photographer in the Northwest Hills: Frank DeMars and Postcards of Norfolk
Norfolk Historical Museum