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 Bibliography 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: Civil War Vets Buried in Norwich: Click Here
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Added: Norwich History Never Gets Old booklet: Click Here
Updated: 1803 Map of Norwich: Click Here
1902: Hugh H. Osgood Memorial Parish House
Norwich History … It Never Gets Old
The Parish House was built to accommodate social events, allowing admission to be charged. The congregation reached a consensus that there should be no charge for using the church or chapel.
The Hugh Henry Osgood Memorial Parish House was made possible by a donation from Mrs. Hugh Osgood. In 1902, her donation of $35,000 ($1.4 million in today’s $) was used to build the Parish House.
Mr. Osgood died in 1899, but Mrs. Osgood kept his legacy alive through her generous donation. The plaque, shown in the photo, is proudly displayed on the walls of Parish House.
Perhaps no better description of the character of the man could be given than that which appears on the tablet at the entrance to the beautiful parish house of the Park Congregational Church, erected to his memory. He was an interested and generous member of Park Congregational Church from its organization; a sincere and earnest Christian; a public-spirited citizen; a broad-minded patriot; a wise counselor; a devoted and unselfish friend; a man of noble powers, nobly used.
Easter will be celebrated at Park Congregational Church on Easter morning at 10:00 am
Click HERE to learn about the Park Congregational Church
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New “Norwich HIstory … It Never Gets Old,”
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Hugh Henry Osgood
An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich's 1850s Gold Mining Co.
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The IconicNorwich.org website was designed, developed, and is maintained by Bob Dees