When did Norwich first receive its nickname "The Rose of New England"?
Henry Ward Beecher, a Congregationalist clergyman and abolitionist, authored the phrase in 1850 or 1851.
Did anyone die in the Almshouse Fire (near Asylum Street) on March 12, 1876?
Sixteen mental patients, locked in their rooms, were unable to escape and burned to death.
What are these folks spreading on the pavement on Chelsea Parade?
This photo shows citizens of Norwich celebrating Norwich’s 300th anniversary. They were spreading flakes of imitation gold on the pavement near Chelsea Parade.
In Today's dollars, what was the estimated damage to Norwich due to the March 1876 flood?
According to the Courant $500,000 ($12,000,000 in today’s $) damage was done. Seven people died.
In what year did the California Arrow fly over Norwich, as a part of it's 250th Anniversary?
This dirigible flew over the old fairgrounds on East Great Plain. Downtown Norwich in 1909. It was decorated with red, white and blue buntings. Many have said that this was the most spectacular celebration in Norwich history.
What are these people doing on the Thames River during the winter of 1903-1904?
During the winters of the early 1900's Norwich residents enjoyed horse sleighing on the frozen Thames.
In 1643 the Mohegan defeated the Narragansett in the Battle on the Great Plain. What type of weapon made this victory possible?
The Mohegans surrounded the Narragansett and pummeled them with volleys of arrows.
What events capped off the 200th celebration of Anniversary of Norwich in 1859?
The Jubilee elegant dinner and formal ball were hosted inside the tent on the last day of the celebration.
On March 9, 1860 Abe Lincoln Visited Norwich to Campaign for Himself and His Close Friend. Who was this close friend?
Lincoln was in Norwich to campaign for himself and his good friend William A. Buckingham.
In the fall of 1938 a hurricane devastated Norwich. What Category hurricane was it?
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it was a Category 3 hurricane. The storm caused $400 million ($7.3 billion in today’s $) in property damage.
