History

  1. Events
  2. History

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Tour: Norfolk’s Historic Village Green

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Norfolk's village green was the center of communal life and a gathering place from the time the town was founded but, although the triangle that was to become the Green had been cleared and planted with elms as early as 1788, it was not until the second half of the nineteenth century that it began […]

Free

Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Peter Coffeen

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Peter Coffeen at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you on a walk that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts […]

Free

Postcard Walk

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

The penny postcard was the early 20th Century's equivalent of today's social media. The demand for souvenir postcards was great, and many local businesses and photographers answered the call. Join Norfolk Historical Society director Barry Webber for an illustrated walk up one of Norfolk’s downtown streets and learn more about Norfolk in its hey-day as […]

Free

Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Doug McDevitt

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Doug McDevitt at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you to places that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts at […]

Free

Exploring Norfolk with a Camera: Doug McDevitt

All around town Norfolk, Connecticut

Norfolk is a beautiful New England town, with photogenic elements that range from picturesque to scenic. Meet photographer Doug McDevitt at the Stanford White fountain at the south end of the village green and he'll lead you to places that will give you and your camera plenty of opportunities for that perfect photo. Starts at […]

Free

Tour: Norfolk’s Historic Village Green

Village Green Village Green, Norfolk, CT

Norfolk's village green was the center of communal life and a gathering place from the time the town was founded but, although the triangle that was to become the Green had been cleared and planted with elms as early as 1788, it was not until the second half of the nineteenth century that it began […]

Free