Experience 300 Years of Norwich History
The primary goal of this website is to educate the public about Norwich Connecticut’s rich heritage and history during the 300 year period of 1659-1959. The site provides quick and easy access to a large collection of media, which focuses on Norwich’s historical events, places and many other tidbits.
This site is completely free of charge
The site provides more than 500 short articles and many historical Norwich maps. The articles are organized into 32 categories. The Media Library connects users to thousands of Norwich historical web-based links. Several quizzes are provided to enhance the learning environment.
You are invited to add, or contribute to new or existing placemarks by filling out the form in the “Contribute Article” section.
Legend of Micah Rood
Norwich History: It Never Gets Old …
Why does this apple have blood dripping down from its core?
The Micah Apple, (a.k.a. the Mike Apple“) was the fruit of a cursed apple tree in West Farms (today’s North Franklin, Connecticut). Many historians have documented the story tree’s origin and its fruit. At the heart of the legend is the story of an alleged murderer, Micah Rood, and his family ties.
Unfortunately the Micah apple tree is now extinct.
Click here to read a more complete account of Micah Apple and its legend.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Updated: Wawecus Hill Gold Mining Co.: Click Here
Updated: 1876 Almshouse Fire: Click Here
Added: 1958 Convent Fire: Click Here
Added: Calamities Category: Click Here
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An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich’s 1850s Gold Mining Company
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