Leffingwell House Museum

06/01/2026

The community is invited to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Society of the Founders of Norwich CT. We have been preserving and sharing history since 1901!

05/29/2026

You are invited to the 125th Meeting of the Society of the Founders of Norwich CT. 125 years ago, in 1901, the Society of the Founders of Norwich CT, was established as a genealogical society for descendants of the Norwich Founders and dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Norwich history. For the next 50 years they published, offered presentations and placed historic plaques to commemorate Norwich History. Then, in the 1950's, the Society acquired two historic buildings in Norwich: the Leffingwell Inn which was purchased from the state of CT, when the rte 2 extension was constructed and the Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop received from United Community & Family Services. The Leffingwell Inn was moved to land leased from the state and restored as a house museum, known today as the Leffingwell House Museum. The Silversmith Shop was rented to architect Richard Sharp, who restored it and also was instrumental in the restoration of the Leffingwell Inn. In 2021 it was opened as the Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop & history museum presenting the history of the craftsmen and businesses located in Norwichtown which was the social and commercial center of Norwich.

05/28/2026

Spirit of America channel 8 news, thank you Kent Pierce.
http://www.wtnh.com/celebrate-250/spirit-of-america-the-leffingwell-houses-connection-to-the-revolutionary-war/

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — The Leffingwell House was built in 1676. By 1776, the main room was used as a private tavern. “This room would be where the people of Norwich would be starting to talk…

05/26/2026

Do you love history and love talking about it and sharing with others? Be a volunteer docent at Leffingwell House Museum and you will love the house and love sharing the history. If interested, contact us at [email protected] for more information and training.

05/25/2026

On our nation’s Memorial Day, we reflect upon the great sacrifices made by those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom, and we honor their heroic service to our country and to each one of us.

05/23/2026

As we approach our nation’s Memorial Day, we reflect upon the great sacrifices made by those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom, and we honor their heroic service to our country and to each one of us. Enjoy your weekend but remember those who have given their lives to keep us safe.

05/22/2026

The community is invited to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Founders of Norwich CT/Leffingwell House Museum on Wed., June 3 at 5:30pm at Otis Library, 261 Main St. in downtown Norwich.
Welcome and confirmation of the 2026-28 SFN officers and Leffingwell board of Managers will be followed by a presentation by Tricia Staley on ‘Revolutionary Norwich’. Her presentation is based on her new book and was a Jane’s Walk, sponsored by Preservation CT on May 2nd. Her book and walk, takes you around the Norwichtown Green highlighting the people who lived there and their contributions to the Revolution. This meeting and presentation are open to the public and FREE!
Light refreshments will be served.
The Society of the Founders of Norwich CT has preserved and shared Norwich History since 1901.
This event is brought to you by a collaboration between the Otis Library and the Founders of Norwich/Leffingwell House Museum.

05/22/2026

It's the 22nd anniversary of Connecticut Open House Day! That's twenty two years of celebrating the unique array of attractions that make the state so special. Check out what Fairfield County has to offer.

05/21/2026

125 years of preserving History!

05/20/2026

Ct Open House Day is Sat. June 13, 11am-3pm. Everyone is invited to come to Norwich to experience History. Visit the Leffingwell House Museum for a FREE self-guided tour of the main floor of the museum. Interact with Mary Bushnell Leffingwell, nursing Mother, who will be in the Colonial Kitchen preparing some remedies for her local patients. Blacksmith Scott Weeks from Hickory Forge will be on the grounds for your learning pleasure. Whole House tours available for $8. Last tour starts at 2pm. For more Norwich History, visit the Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop on the Norwichtown Green for a FREE self-guided tour, see the forge and our new tall clock and learn about clockmaking and life on the Green from Joseph Carpenter!
Experience History in Norwich on CT Open House Day on June 13th!