Norwich Historical Society

Norwich Historical Society In addition to published hours, we are also open by appointment. It's three galleries offer a range of exhibits that seek to link Norwich's past and present.

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The Norwich Historical Society mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the town and to foster a greater interest and respect for our shared heritage. The Lewis House at 277 Main Street in Norwich, Vermont, opened as a museum and community center in 2003. The facility may be used by local nonprofit organizations for meetings. The house and grounds make a lovely

site for events of all kinds. Please inquire at: 802-649-0124. The NHS works closely with the nearby Marion Cross Elementary School on programs to engage students in local history.

"We the Unseen People: an artist and historian explore the archives" opens tonight! Come celebrate the unheard stories o...
09/03/2026

"We the Unseen People: an artist and historian explore the archives" opens tonight! Come celebrate the unheard stories of Revolution Era Norwichians from 5-7pm at NHS. There will be music, refreshments, and lots of good history. See you there!

Upper Valley (VT/NH) Norwich ListServe Extension

08/29/2026

See "We the Unseen People: an artist and historian explore the archives" at the Norwich Historical Society starting at the opening reception on Thursday, September 3rd from 5-7pm. The exhibit runs through January.

08/28/2026
Can't wait for the Norwich Antiques Show on September 19 in Norwich, Vermont! Thanks to William A. Smith Auctions, Inc. ...
08/28/2026

Can't wait for the Norwich Antiques Show on September 19 in Norwich, Vermont! Thanks to William A. Smith Auctions, Inc. for sponsoring the show!

Our newest exhibit opens on Thursday, September 3 from 5 - 7pm. Artist Luciana Frigerio and NHS Director Sarah Rooker ha...
08/26/2026

Our newest exhibit opens on Thursday, September 3 from 5 - 7pm. Artist Luciana Frigerio and NHS Director Sarah Rooker have teamed up to explore how art can illuminate the lives of people who did not make it into the history books.

Here's a story about getting the Revere Bell to ring again. It involves community volunteers, a leather belt from Dan & ...
07/03/2026

Here's a story about getting the Revere Bell to ring again. It involves community volunteers, a leather belt from Dan & Whit's, and a bit of know-how. https://vnews.com/2026/07/02/norwich-church-bell-repair/

We'll be ringing it 250 times tomorrow!

Discover the fascinating story of the repair of the historic Paul Revere bell in Norwich Congregational Church. Learn about the challenges and solutions.

Join us at 2:00 on July 4th for the ringing of the Revere Bell. We all know about Paul Revere's "One if by land, two if ...
07/03/2026

Join us at 2:00 on July 4th for the ringing of the Revere Bell.
We all know about Paul Revere's "One if by land, two if by sea" gallop through the countryside. Some of us may remember that he was a silversmith. But did you know he also cast bells? And, did you know that Vermont's earliest bell inscribed "Revere & Son Boston 1817" hangs in the Norwich Congregational Church? It weighs 619 pounds and was probably pulled by oxen all the way from Boston.

This was the first church bell in Norwich and served both the church and the community. It called worshippers to church, but also rang out for weddings, tolled for funerals, and pealed during emergencies. It was the way to get the word out to the community.

It tolled when the news of Lincoln's death arrived and the old men "wept in the streets."
It rang and rang when the store and Inn began to burn, calling men to help from miles away.
It rang all day after the river flooded.
In the days before telephones, it was an important community asset.

Ring the Bell on July 4

Join the Norwich Congregational Church and Norwich Historical Society on July 4th at 2pm to ring the bell. There will be some short remarks and.....ICE CREAM!

We'll see if we can celebrate the 250th with 250 rings of the bell. And, just imagine for a moment, the generations behind you and the generations ahead who get to hear what Paul Revere (and his sons) created.

Address

277 Main Street; P O Box 1680
Norwich, VT
05055

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+18026490124

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