Experience 300 Years of Norwich History
The primary goal of this website is to educate the public about Norwich, Connecticut’s rich heritage and history spanning the 300-year period from 1659 to 1959. The site offers quick and easy access to an extensive collection of media, focusing on Norwich’s historical events, places, and other interesting tidbits.
This site is entirely free of charge
IconicNorwich.org features over 3,000 concise articles and numerous historical maps of Norwich. The articles are organized into more than 30 categories. The Media Library connects you to thousands of historical web-based links from Norwich. Several quizzes, prepared presentations, and crossword puzzles are provided to enhance the learning environment.
You are invited to add or contribute to new or existing placemarks by filling out the form in the “Contribute Article” section.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Added: Norwich’s Historic Churches Category: Click Here
Added: 1887-Present: Congregation Brothers of Joseph: Click Here
Added: 1874-Present: Park Congregational Church: Click Here
Added: 1842-1854: Main Street Congregational Church: Click Here
Added: 1796-1959: First Methodist Church ~ Bean Hill: Click Here
Sidney Risley Pottery
Norwich History … It Never Gets Old
In 1845, Sidney Risley established a small pottery in Thamesville near the bank of the Thames River, behind present-day 76 West Thames Street. Sometime before September 1845, Risley moved his pottery to 4 Cove Street at Chelsea Landing.
He sold his wares throughout eastern Connecticut using one-horse wagons.
His shop supplied unique pottery, such as shown here, for more than 35 years.
Click HERE to learn more about Sidney Risley’s pottery.
Pitcher crafted by Sidney Risley
An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich's 1850s Gold Mining Co.
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