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Norwich Founders Day at the Leffingwell House Museum
October 5, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Norwich Founders Day will be held on October 5th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Leffingwell House Museum in Norwich.
360 years ago, 35 families settled the 9 Mile Square of Norwich. On Sat. Oct.5, Celebrate those families and the Founding of Norwich at the Leffingwell House Museum. Listen as the Bells of Norwich ring for each of the 35 Founding families with City and State Proclamations read at noon. Engage in an ‘I Spy a Founder’ memorabilia hunt during your house tour, see the sword of founder John Mason on loan from the NL County Historic Society.
Purchase a copy of the new book by Ken Keeley: ‘Norwich CT 1659-1959 The First 300 Years’. At 1pm, listen as Reverend Dave talks about the important role of the Early Congregational Meeting House in the community. All descendants of the 35 Founders get a special ID. Have a piece of celebratory cake.
Admission is $5.00
