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 spanning the 300-year period from 1659 to 1959. The site offers quick and easy access to an extensive collection of media, focusing on Norwich’s historical events, places, and other interesting tidbits.
This site is entirely free of charge
IconicNorwich.org features over 3,000 concise articles and numerous historical maps of Norwich. The articles are organized into more than 30 categories. The Media Library connects you to thousands of historical web-based links from Norwich. Several quizzes, prepared presentations, and crossword puzzles 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.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Added: Norwich’s Historic Churches Category: Click Here
Added: 1887-Present: Congregation Brothers of Joseph: Click Here
Added: 1874-Present: Park Congregational Church: Click Here
Added: 1842-1854: Main Street Congregational Church: Click Here
Added: 1796-1959: First Methodist Church ~ Bean Hill: Click Here
Marquis de Lafayette Visits Norwich
Norwich History … It Never Gets Old
In 1824, as part of a nationwide tour of the United States, Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de Lafayette passed through Connecticut, making stops in twenty-six towns along the route. Although 50 years had passed since the close of the Revolutionary War, 66-year-old Lafayette, the last surviving major general of the conflict, was still revered by Americans and greeted by thousands of citizens hoping to catch a glimpse of the beloved war hero as he traveled through the state.
Click HERE to learn more about Lafayette’s visit to Norwich.
Click HERE to read about many other famous Norwich visitors.
Marquis de Lafayette in 1792: Age 35
An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich's 1850s Gold Mining Co.
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