A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Norfolk's churches...Church of Christ Congregational/Battell Chapel, Church of the Transfiguration and Immaculate Conception Church...all are blessed with magnificent stained glass windows. Church of Christ historian Nels White will lead a walk to explore all of them, starting at Battell Chapel at 12:30 p.m. To preview the route, download our map. Note: Because of the heat, […]
Meet at the Husky Meadows Farm parking lot and head out into the woods with Rana as she guides you through our woodland, sharing her knowledge of both fungi and plants. Our woods contain a variety of mushrooms ranging from Reishi, Chanterelles, Chicken of the Woods, Maitake and more. Rana’s enthusiasm for all things fungi […]
Following the 11:00 a.m. Mass, to which visitors are welcome, Immaculate Conception Church will be open for viewing its magnificent stained glass windows, created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. Docents will be present to answer questions at the specific hours scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A three-church guided tour on Saturday starts […]
Every small town or big city in America once boasted an active Main Street and Norfolk was no exception. The 1850s map of the town shows Main Street running from the end of the Village Green down to the Catholic Church. This area was the hub of the town, with hotels, doctors, pharmacies, dry goods, […]
At the turn of the 20th century, Norfolk had a bustling Main Street that ran from Memorial Green up to the Village Green...now a very different picture with more open space than buildings. Join Norfolk Historical Society Executive Director Barry Webber for a look back at some of the historic structures and learn about the […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer of Munich. The church will be open for stained glass window viewing with docents present on Saturday and Sunday during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. For those who can't make it but love stained glass, Immaculate Conception Church is open to the public on […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer of Munich. The church will be open for stained glass window viewing with docents present on Saturday and Sunday during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. For those who can't make it but love stained glass, Immaculate Conception Church is open to the public on […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer of Munich. The church will be open for stained glass window viewing with docents present on Saturday and Sunday during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. For those who can't make it but love stained glass, Immaculate Conception Church is open to the public on […]
Learn about our native trees and shrubs on a hike through Haystack Mountain State Park sponsored by the Conservation Commission. Norfolk is home to a many native plants: a refuge for 45 species of trees and 69 species of shrubs and woody vines. On this hike you will learn to recognize many of these. Without […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Immaculate Conception Church will be open for viewing its magnificent stained glass windows, created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. Docents will be present to answer questions at the specific hours scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Join Farmer Brett Ellis for an early evening walk through Husky Meadows Farm's garden and get the inside scoop on their organic farming methods and all that happens at the farm! Wine and mocktails will be served along with some snacks from the farm kitchen. Meet at the farm stand (come early and shop for […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Richard Byrne, Norfolk’s town historian, in conjunction with the Norfolk Rails to Trails Committee and Norfolk Land Trust, will lead a walk to the famed Stoney Lonesome Pass along the old rail road bed. Richard’s historical account of the old CNE railroad, abandoned more than 80 years ago, will include a fascinating re-creation of the […]
Immaculate Conception Church will be open for viewing its magnificent stained glass windows, created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. Docents will be present to answer questions at the specific hours scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center is located in a century-old historic stone castle, recently renovated to provide a platform for educating the public about Asian culture. The exhibition hall consists of three floors, each focused on one culture: Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist. Guided tours introducing the historical evolution, beliefs and principles of these three Eastern cultures […]
Tour the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center. The nonprofit Center is located in a century-old historic stone castle, recently renovated to provide a platform for educating the public about Asian culture. The exhibition hall consists of three floors, each focused on one culture: Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist. Guided tours introducing the historical evolution, beliefs and principles of […]
Take a guided tour of Whitehouse, formerly the home of Ellen Battell Stoeckel and her husband, Carl, and now the home of the Yale Summer School of Music/Norfolk Chamber Music Festival. The Stoeckels built the Music Shed, where concerts are held, and Ellen's will left her estate in trust for Yale's use. Tours start at […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing and docents will be there to answer questions. Please note that docents will be remaining until 2:00 p.m., even the printed timeline schedule incorrectly says 1:00. We apologize for the error.
Wildwood 1880, a historic inn, is welcoming visitors for the afternoon. Tour this historic building and grounds, sample local cheeses and charcuterie, warm up with mulled cider and enjoy the owner's hospitality.
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing and docents will be there to answer questions.
Wildwood 1880, a historic inn, is welcoming visitors for the afternoon. Tour this historic building and grounds, sample local cheeses and charcuterie, warm up with mulled cider and enjoy the owner's hospitality.
Take a guided tour of Battell Chapel and its beautiful stained glass windows designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with […]
Education was an early priority for Norfolk. Town leaders voted in 1767 to cover the expense if 10 or more families would set up an approved school; later the required number of families was reduced to three. The district school system eventually grew to include 11 grammar schools, each a simple one-room structure with a […]
We just got word from naturalist John Anderson that this event is cancelled. The recent snow and freezing rain have created a thick crust on the North Brook Trail. Even his snowshoes complete with spikes couldn’t cope with well and on his test walk this morning he fell 2 or 3 times. Use the extra […]
Great Mountain Forest is holding an Introduction to Winter Wildlife Tracking walk for people who want to learn what animals have left those footprints in the snow. Naturalist Andy Dobos will lead the walk. Meet at the forestry office, 201 Windrow Road. Space for this walk is limited and there is a fee, to be […]
Take a guided tour of the soon-to-be-completed Haystack Woods, a community of 10 affordable homes near the Norfolk town center. Houses are designed for low total cost of ownership using “net zero” technology, in which solar energy production matches year-round energy needs. The tour will be led by trustees of the Foundation for Norfolk Living, […]