Which Famous 1949 Actor Have All These Norwich People Come To See?
Frank Sinatra spent a week in Norwich celebrating the grand opening of Loew’s Poli theater.
Santa Claus Came To Norwich in 1936. What was riding in?
Santa started his trip in Taftville on a flatbed railroad car that was used by Ponemah Mills to move raw materials and finished products to waiting railroad cars.
During his famous "Whistle Stop Tour" of America, President Harry Truman visited Norwich. When his train stopped in Norwich, what did the crowd chant?
Soon after President Truman’s train arrived in Norwich, the crowd began the familiar chant, “Give ’em hell, Harry!”
President Bill Clinton visited Norwich in 1994. What was the primary topic of his speech in Slater Hall?
President Clinton discussed his proposed health care plan.
President John Adams stayed in Jesse Brown's Tavern in 1797. What establishment occupies the former Jesse Brown Tavern today?
President Taft and his wife stayed in a tavern/hotel kept by Jesse Brown that was renowned for its good dinners. The building, located at 77 East Town Street, now houses United and Community Family Services.
In 1833 President Andrew Jackson visited Norwich. What did he do while there?
President Jackson moved the foundation stone of the Uncas monument into its place.
Buffalo Bill laid a wreath on the site of the Uncas Monument. What year was it?
On July 2, 1907, American adventurer and showman “Buffalo Bill” Cody visited the Mohegan Royal Burial Grounds in Norwich.
Which U.S. President visited Norwich for the 250th Anniversary Celebration in 1909?
President William Howard Taft visited Norwich during Norwich’s 250th Anniversary celebration. He spoke on the steps of the Norwich courthouse.
Did George Washington ever spend the night in Norwich?
Yes. He spent the night of April 13, 1776 in Jedediah Huntington's home, and, it is believed that he also spent the night of June 30, 1775 at the public house on the corner of Main & Union Street.
How many U.S. Presidents visited Norwich at some point in their lifetime?
There have been at least 10. George Washington in 1775 & 1776, John Adams in 1797, Andrew Jackson in 1833, Abraham Lincoln in 1848 & 1860, Ulysses S. Grant in 1870, Grover Cleveland in 1901, William Howard Taft in 1909 , Harry Truman in 1948, Richard Nixon in 1956, and Bill Clinton in 1994.
