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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration & Bell Ringing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 4\, 2025Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 E. Wall St.\, Norwalk \n\n\n\n10:30am- Mill Hill Open House11:00am- Bell Ringing Ceremony Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the annual Independence Day Celebration & Bell Ringing Ceremony. Includes: Mill Hill Open House\, singing of the National Anthem\, reading of selected sections of the Declaration of Independence by Norwalk’s Town Clerk\, Rick McQuaid\, and ringing of the Town House bell in recognition of the original 13 colonies. With remarks by Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and CT State Senator Bob Duff. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/independence-day-celebration-bell-ringing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States
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SUMMARY:NHS Museum Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Tour Schedule \n\n\n\nWednesday-Saturday at 12:00pm • 1:00pm • 2:00pm • 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission \n\n\n\nAdults: $5.00 • Seniors 65+: $3.00 • Youth 4-17: $3.00 • Children 3 & under: Free  \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are also available at the door.  Please read our Visitor Guidelines below before buying tickets! \n\n\n\nRefund Policy: all ticket purchases are final. No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the Museum\, explore nine exhibits highlighting Norwalk’s rich history: \n\n\n\n• Caught in the Crosshairs: The Secret of the Norden Bombsight \n\n\n\n• Destination Norwalk: African-American Migration from the South\, 1940–1970 \n\n\n\n• Eating off the Landscape: The Farrington-Lockwood Dessert Service \n\n\n\n• Form\, Function\, Family: Silver from the Norwalk Historical Society and City of Norwalk Collections \n\n\n\n• Margaret Hoyt Smith: Norwalk’s First Female Architect \n\n\n\n• New Deal\, New Day: WPA Artists at Work and Play \n\n\n\n• Norwalk Collects: Celebrating Four Historic Collections \n\n\n\n• Norwalk: Portrait of Diversity: Photography by Tony Velez \n\n\n\n• Self and the World: Experiencing Photography in 19th-Century Norwalk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift Shop \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society Museum’s Gift Shop will be open during self-guided tour hours. The gift shop showcases the work of local artists and features an eclectic array of distinctive merchandise including home decor\, paintings\, mixed media art\, photography\, jewelry\, books\, clothing\, vintage-inspired toys\, pottery as well as Norwalk Historical Society logo wear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuseum Visitor Guidelines \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society Museum galleries are open by online reservation; walk-ins are welcome. We prefer that you secure your timed entry by completing your reservation online and paying through Eventbrite in advance of your visit. For purposes of contact tracing\, it is necessary that you provide us with complete contact information. \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society Museum is cleaned daily. An inherent risk of exposure to the coronavirus exists in any public space where people are present. By visiting the Norwalk Historical Society Museum you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. By purchasing a ticket\, you also agree to abide by the Norwalk Historical Society’s rules and guidelines for visitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To donate or become a member\, please visit this page on our website. \n\n\n\nFor updates\, follow us on Facebook @NorwalkHistSoc and on Instagram @norwalkhistoricalsociety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society Museum is located at 141 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT. The front entrance is accessible from the Norwalk City Hall parking area at 125 East Avenue. The Museum is in the red brick house with blue double front doors\, next to the Norwalk Health Department.
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/nhs-museum-self-guided-tours-5/2025-04-05/
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SUMMARY:Lafayette in Norwalk
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette in Norwalk \n Commemorating the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Norwalk Tuesday\, August 20th\, 6:30-8:00pm \nNorwalk Town House Museum\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n		\n																										\n		Scan for free tickets and to RSVP\nAs a part of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Tour of Connecticut\, the Norwalk Historical Society is collaborating with the Connecticut Bicentennial Committee to present Lafayette in Norwalk as part of The Connecticut Lafayette Trail\, which is devoted to presenting information on the life of Marquis de Lafayette\, his aid to America during the Revolutionary War\, and his return trip to America in 1824 with a focus on his stops in twenty-six towns in Connecticut. \nClick here for free tickets and to RSVP \n \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/lafayette-in-norwalk-3/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:Martinis in May Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 9th\, 6:00-8:00pm \nMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk \n   \nPrepare to embark on a journey through time as we sip\, savor\, and learn about the iconic martini cocktail at our exclusive tasting event\, hosted by the Norwalk Historical Society. \nOur guest speaker Gregg Glaser\, renowned spirits expert\, will lead the tasting and share captivating stories and insights that will deepen your appreciation for this beloved libation. Appetizers are included. \nNet proceeds support the Norwalk Historical Society’s education programs and exhibitions. \n*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. \nTickets: $60/person  \nBUY TICKETS NOW \n \nAbout Gregg GlaserGregg Glaser is Publisher/Editor of Modern Distillery Age\, a weekly trade magazine covering the spirits business. Previously\, he was Editor in Chief of Yankee Brew News\, a bimonthly consumer newspaper covering craft beer in the Northeast; a columnist for Modern Brewery Age\, a trade magazine for the beer business established in 1934; and News Editor for All About Beer Magazine\, a consumer magazine. He’s written for many other consumer and trade publications in the U.S. and Europe.
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/martinis-in-may-tasting/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:The Delmonico Way! A talk and book signing with author Max Tucci
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 5   6:00-8:00pm \n\n\n\nMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 E. Wall St.\, Norwalk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission: $85 members\, $95 non-members \n\n\n\nPlease note that the event will NOT be taking place at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion. The lecture will take place at Mill Hill Historic Park\,  2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk. Ticket purchase includes admission to the lecture and light refreshments following the presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with the Norwalk Historical Society\, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will present bestselling author Max Tucci for an illustrated talk and book signing titled\, “The Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant that Made New York!” published by Rizzoli\, NY. \n\n\n\nMax is a writer\, TV and radio personality\, an award-winning producer and host of the “Max & Friends” podcast. He is the grandson of the late Oscar Tucci\, renowned restaurateur of the legendary Delmonico’s in New York City. Located in the heart of Wall Street\, Delmonico’s from 1827 to 1980s shaped New York’s restaurant scene. \n\n\n\nTicket purchase includes admission to the lecture\, light refreshments with Max’s signature cocktail\, the New New York\, as well as a complimentary copy of his book.
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-delmonico-way-a-talk-and-book-signing-with-author-max-tucci/
LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 E Wall St\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Tours of the NHS Museum
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Tour Schedule \n\n\n\nWednesday-Saturday at 12pm • 1:00pm • 2:00pm • 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorwalk Historical Society Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission \n\n\n\nAdults: $5.00 • Seniors 65+: $3.00 • Youth 4-17: $3.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are also available at the door.  Please read our visitor guidelines below before buying tickets! \n\n\n\nRefund Policy: all ticket purchases are non-refundable\, except when the event is cancelled by the Norwalk Historical Society. No credit or refund is available if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore nine exhibits highlighting Norwalk’s rich history: \n\n\n\n“Caught in the Crosshairs: The Secret of the Norden Bombsight”Curated by Judith Bacal \n\n\n\n“Destination Norwalk: African-American Migration from the South\, 1940–1970”Curator: Kathleen Motes Bennewitz \n\n\n\n“Eating off the Landscape: The Farrington-Lockwood Dessert Service”Curator: Elizabeth Fox • Exhibit Graphics: Scott Kuykendall \n\n\n\n“Form\, Function\, Family: Silver from the Norwalk Historical Society and City of Norwalk Collections”Curator: Elizabeth Fox \n\n\n\n“Margaret Hoyt Smith: Norwalk’s First Female Architect”Curator: Lynn Friedman \n\n\n\n“New Deal\, New Day: WPA Artists at Work and Play”Curator: Valerie A. Cooper • Exhibit Design: Scott Kuykendall \n\n\n\n“Norwalk Collects: Celebrating Four Historic Collections”Curator: Elizabeth Fox • Exhibit Graphics: Scott Kuykendall \n\n\n\n“Norwalk: Portrait of Diversity: Photography by Tony Velez”Co-curators: Leslie Korzennik & Scott Kuykendall • Exhibit Design: Scott Kuykendall \n\n\n\n“Self and the World: Experiencing Photography in 19th-Century Norwalk” Curator: Elizabeth Avery • Exhibit Design: Scott Kuykendall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift Shop \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society Museum’s Gift Shop will be open during self-guided tour hours. The gift shop showcases the work of local artists and features an eclectic array of distinctive merchandise including home decor\, paintings\, mixed media art\, photography\, jewelry\, books\, clothing\, vintage-inspired toys\, pottery as well as Norwalk Historical Society logo wear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuseum Visitor Guidelines \n\n\n\nThe health and safety of our visitors\, volunteers\, and staff are our highest priority. Therefore\, we continue to implement the State of Connecticut’s regulations\, CDC guidelines\, and industry standards for best museum practices during the ongoing pandemic with the following rules and measures established for your visit. \n\n\n\nMasks \n\n\n\nMasks are optional for VACCINATED visitors. Masks are highly recommended for UNVACCINATED visitors. \n\n\n\nSocial Distancing \n\n\n\n• We will be limiting the number of visitors to facilitate safe social distancing using timed and delayed entry.• Social distancing shall be required for all staff\, volunteers and visitors.• Social distancing means keeping 6 feet apart from guests\, docents\, and staff at all times during your visit.• Bathrooms will accommodate one person at any given time.• Only two people will be allowed in the elevator at a time. \n\n\n\nSanitizing \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society will make hand sanitizer available at entrances\, exits and common areas.• We are taking precautions in cleaning common areas with EPA approved cleaning products.• Sanitary wipes and trash cans will be available in the restrooms to avoid direct contact on commonly used surfaces.• All visitors will have to agree to these regulations before purchasing tickets to the Norwalk Historical Society Museum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To donate or become a member\, please visit this page on our website. \n\n\n\nFor updates\, follow us on Facebook @NorwalkHistSoc and on Instagram @norwalkhistoricalsociety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society Museum is located at 141 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT. The front entrance is accessible from the Norwalk City Hall parking area at 125 East Avenue. The Museum is in the red brick house with blue double front doors\, next to the Norwalk Health Department.
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/self-guided-tours-of-the-nhs-museum/2022-12-17/
LOCATION:Norwalk Historical Society Museum\, 141 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cloak and Dagger: Espionage During the American Revolution (live lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Live Event! September 29\, 2022 from 6:30-7:30pm \n\n\nAdmission: $5.00 per personVenue: Norwalk Town House at Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall St. \n\n\nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nTreason of Arnold\n\n\n\n\nSpies And Intrigue During The American Revolution Will Be Explored In Eric Chandler’s New Lecture\, “Cloak And Dagger: Espionage During The American Revolution” \n\n\n\n\nGeorge Washington \n\n\nFirst in war\, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen… and America’s first spymaster. Spying may be the world’s second oldest profession\, even recounted in the Old Testament. Unlike England\, that already had a long tradition of the Great Game\, George Washington had to make it up through trial and error. Discover who\, the how\, the successes and failures of America’s first foray into intelligence gathering. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\nEric Chandler\, is retired from a 30+ year career as an underwriter for a leading land title insurance company. He has been involved in American Revolutionary War Living History since 1974. He has portrayed infantry\, light infantry\, whale-boat raider\, and mounted and dismounted dragoons. He is currently serving his third term as a member of the Norwalk Historical Commission and sits on the Norwalk Historical Society Board of Directors. His artistic endeavors included writing and recording a comedy CD\, and decades as a musician playing Saxes in area Rock & Roll and Blues bands. To his credit\, or shame\, he had his likeness used in an issue of MAD Magazine. Eric is enjoying retirement with his wife Catherine\, taking classes\, giving lectures on historical topics and continuing to live history. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To Donate or become a Member visit this page on our website \n\n\nMake sure to follow us on Facebook @NorwalkHistSoc and on Instagram at @norwalkhistoricalsociety for all the updates. \n\n\nRefund Policy: \n\n\nAll ticket purchases are non-refundable\, except when the event is cancelled by the Norwalk Historical Society. No credit or refund is available if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/cloak-and-dagger-espionage-during-the-american-revolution/
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SUMMARY:Classic Cars:  The History of the James Melton Museum – Virtual Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here \nThe History of the James Melton Museum – Virtual Lecture \nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022 at 7:00pm via Zoom \nTickets: $5.00 per household.  \nThe Zoom link will be included at the bottom of your confirmation email under Additional Details. The Zoom link will also be posted on the Online Event page on Eventbrite and emailed to you 24 hours and 1 hour before the event. \nHosted by the Norwalk Historical Society and the Weston Historical Society \n\nCalling all antique car enthusiasts! Join us for the virtual lecture\, “Classic Cars: The History of the James Melton Museum\,” with guest presenter John J. O’Leary. \nLearn about James Melton\, ‘America’s Favorite Tenor’ and former Weston\, CT resident\, who assembled one of the country’s prized collections of antique cars\, and in 1948 opened the James Melton Museum of Antique Automobiles just off the Merritt Parkway in Norwalk\, CT. Presenter John J. O’Leary will share the history as well as unpublished photos of Melton’s famous museum\, highlighting the vast collection of unique automobiles\, as well as dive into a family connection O’Leary has to Melton’s former friend and personal car restorer\, Gus Reuter. A question and answer session will conclude the lecture. \n \nAbout the Presenter: \nJohn J. O’Leary IV has a unique connection to the James Melton Museum. His wife’s grandfather (Gus Reuter of Reuter’s Coach Works) restored the cars in Melton’s famous collection. O’Leary has spent the past decade organizing unpublished images of Melton’s cars and other items that Melton gave to Reuter like awards and signed photos. O’Leary’s goal is to visually re-create both the Melton Museum (1948 – 1953) and the James Melton Autorama (1953 – 1961) through old photos and various ephemera from those who visited both locations five decades ago. \nAs an adjunct faculty member at the University of Hartford and Post University (Conn.)\, John O’Leary has taught a wide variety of courses in Business\, Economics\, Strategy and International Business at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has worked on a variety of projects around the globe in cities like Prague\, Singapore\, Bangkok\, and Dubai for companies such as Pratt & Whitney\, OTIS elevator and Prague Studios. O’Leary has an active research agenda\, exploring topics related to the history of the automobile including famed restorer Gustav Reuter (Reuter’s Coach Works\, the Bronx\, NY)\, noted antique car collector James Melton (Melton Museum & James Melton Autorama)\, as well as the saga of the 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K ‘Aktion P’ (chassis # 408377) from WWII. As the archivist for Reuter’s Coach Works\, O’Leary provides answers to questions for private individuals and has contributed assistance in research to companies such as RM Sotheby’s\, Bonhams\, and Bloomberg Intelligence for investment-quality automobiles in the global automotive scene. \nMelton Museum Image from John J. O’Leary \n\nRefund Policy:All ticket purchases are non-refundable\, except when the event is cancelled by the Norwalk Historical Society. No credit or refund is available if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. \n\n The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To donate or become a member visit this link. \nMake sure to follow us on Facebook @NorwalkHistSoc and on Instagram at @norwalkhistoricalsociety for all the updates.
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