Ice Skating
We're sorry, but the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will not be able to have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The event is cancelled.
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Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, Connecticut
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Art Show: Kathleen and Aaron Borkowski
Norfolk Library 9 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, CTArtists Kathleen Borkowski and Aaron Borkowski will exhibit their work in an exhibition entitled “You and Me.” Kathleen has been a lettering artist since the 1980s when she took her first calligraphy class. She puts letters, words and symbols together to create an image. Aaron is currently creating images using digital phone photography, which he […]
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Immaculate Conception Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception 4 North Street, Norfolk, CTImmaculate 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.
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A Haven of Happiness: Inventor Michael Pupin in Norfolk
Norfolk Historical Society Museum 13 Village Green, Norfolk, CTMichael I. Pupin immigrated to the United States in 1874 from what is now Serbia. Taking the first job he could find as a farm laborer, he quickly taught himself to speak and read English and improve his knowledge through night courses at Cooper Union. His curiosity about science and nature carried him far; after […]
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Church of Christ Meeting House
Church of Christ Congregational 12 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CTHere is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to see the Eldridge Memorial window and pulpit in the Church of Christ Meeting House. The window is beautiful Bavarian-style stained glass in a floral motif of vining red roses, grapes and Easter lilies. Church members will be there to answer questions. Park behind the church.
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Ice Skating
Norfolk Ice Skating Rink 50 Mountain Road, Norfolk, ConnecticutWe're sorry, but the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department will not be able to have the town skating rink ready for skaters during WINter Weekend in Norfolk. The event is cancelled.
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Watch Curling
Norfolk Curling Club 70 Golf Drive, NorfolkThe Curling Club is open to visitors every day. Anyone is welcome to watch the various leagues play, and to observe any planned Learn-to-Curl sessions. However, there may not be anyone on hand to answer questions as everyone will be on the ice. Those looking for explanations should attend the club's February 22 open house. […]
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Immaculate Conception Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception 4 North Street, Norfolk, CTImmaculate 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. Parking behind the church.
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A Haven of Happiness: Inventor Michael Pupin in Norfolk
Norfolk Historical Society Museum 13 Village Green, Norfolk, CTMichael I. Pupin immigrated to the United States in 1874 from what is now Serbia. Taking the first job he could find as a farm laborer, he quickly taught himself to speak and read English and improve his knowledge through night courses at Cooper Union. His curiosity about science and nature carried him far; after […]
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Art Show: Kathleen and Aaron Borkowski
Norfolk Library 9 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, CTArtists Kathleen Borkowski and Aaron Borkowski will exhibit their work in an exhibition entitled “You and Me.” Kathleen has been a lettering artist since the 1980s when she took her first calligraphy class. She puts letters, words and symbols together to create an image. Aaron is currently creating images using digital phone photography, which he […]
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Church of Christ Meeting House
Church of Christ Congregational 12 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CTHere is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to see the Eldridge Memorial window and pulpit in the Church of Christ Meeting House. The window is beautiful Bavarian-style stained glass in a floral motif of vining red roses, grapes and Easter lilies. Church members will be there to answer questions. Park behind the church.
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Walking Historical Norfolk
All around town Norfolk, ConnecticutPick up a tour guide to Norfolk’s historic houses and walk around the village to see fine examples of Norfolk’s development over several eras, from Revolutionary days to the Gilded Age of architecture. Brochures are available at the Historical Society museum, the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Hub.
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Hike the Trails
Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CTNorfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy, so come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above. Cycling is permitted on the Great Mountain Forest trails.
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Battell Chapel
Battell Chapel 12 Litchfield Road, NorfolkBattell 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 at the center. […]
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Walking Historical Norfolk
All around town Norfolk, ConnecticutPick up a tour guide to Norfolk’s historic houses and walk around the village to see fine examples of Norfolk’s development over several eras, from Revolutionary days to the Gilded Age of architecture. Brochures are available at the Historical Society museum, the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Hub.
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Hike the Trails
Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CTNorfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy, so come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above. Cycling is permitted on the Great Mountain Forest trails.
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A New Birth of Freedom: Norfolk in the Civil War
Norfolk Historical Society Museum 13 Village Green, Norfolk, CTIn the 1840 presidential election, Thomas Cowles was the first man in Norfolk to openly cast a vote for James G. Birney, the nominee of the abolitionists Liberty Party. Mr. Cowles was applauded by some of his fellow townsmen and friends, and this independent act caused much interest and discussion. A New Birth of Freedom, […]
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Battell Chapel
Battell Chapel 12 Litchfield Road, NorfolkBattell 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 at the center. […]
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Walking Historical Norfolk
All around town Norfolk, ConnecticutPick up a tour guide to Norfolk’s historic houses and walk around the village to see fine examples of Norfolk’s development over several eras, from Revolutionary days to the Gilded Age of architecture. Brochures are available at the Historical Society museum, the Norfolk Library and the Norfolk Hub.
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Hike the Trails
Norfolk Land Trust Trails Norfolk, CTNorfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy, so come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above. Cycling is permitted on the Great Mountain Forest trails.
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Stained Glass Window Viewing: Battell Chapel
Battell Chapel 12 Litchfield Road, NorfolkBattell 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 at the center. […]
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Open House: Botelle School
Botelle School 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, ConnecticutCome have summer fun at Botelle School! Tour the school. Play on the playground and field. Visit the Hall of Flags to make a mask and engage in some dramatic action with the sets from Aladdin and other performances. Stop by the gym for a basketball shoot around. Wear your swimsuit and prepare to get […]
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A New Birth of Freedom: Norfolk in the Civil War
Norfolk Historical Society Museum 13 Village Green, Norfolk, CTIn the 1840 presidential election, Thomas Cowles was the first man in Norfolk to openly cast a vote for James G. Birney, the nominee of the abolitionists Liberty Party. Mr. Cowles was applauded by some of his fellow townsmen and friends, and this independent act caused much interest and discussion. A New Birth of Freedom, […]
Free