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  • The Hidden History of Slavery in New York

    Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT, United States

    Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00–3:30pm* Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House2 East Wall Street, Norwalk *doors open at 1:30pm Join us for an exclusive screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary, “The Hidden History of Slavery in New York” — followed by a Q&A with producer Larry Epstein. Amid national debates on how slavery should be...

  • Vampires in Connecticut

    Virtual Lecture with Dr. Nicholas BellantoniSunday, October 26 from 2:00-3:00pm Join Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni as he reveals how vampire folklore and archaeology collided in New England. In the 19th century, fear of vampires swept across New England. Join the Norwalk Historical Society as we explore this fascinating folklore and uncover a real-life mystery that began...

  • Lecture – The Militia’s History and Evolution into the National Guard

    Lecture with historian Mark Albertson: The Militia’s History and Evolution into the National Guard Sunday, November 9 at 2:00pmNorwalk Town House, 2 E. Wall Street, Norwalk The Battle of Lexington by William Barnes Wollen, 1910 Reserve a Seat The Norwalk Historical Society presents an insightful lecture with historian Mark Albertson titled “The Militia’s History and...

  • The Courtship of George Washington and Martha Custis

    Valentine’s Day Lecture The Courtship of George Washington and Martha Custis Sunday, February 14, 2:00pmMill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall St., Norwalk (Rain date: Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m.) Ledy Waschingdon & Excelenc Georg General Waschingdon      c. 1780     Artist Unknown Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique living history program!  Maria and Michael Grillo The Norwalk Historical Society...

  • History Revealed by Schoolgirl Samplers

    Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT, United States

    Lecture by Alexandra Peters, Needlework Historian History Revealed: Schoolgirl Samplers Sunday, March 7 at 2:00pmNorwalk Town House, 2 E. Wall Street, NorwalkJoin needlework historian Alexandra Peters, and dive into the world of vintage stitching & discover the stories behind schoolgirl samplers. Sampler, Amanda G. Smith, Aged 11 years, February 23, 1837, Norwalk, Conn, City of...

  • The 19th Amendment – Women and the Right to Vote

    Lecture by historian Mark Albertson The 19th Amendment - Women and the Right to Vote Saturday, March 21 at 2:00pmMill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall St., Norwalk Alice Paul toasts the ratification of the 19th Amendment, August 26, 1920. National Woman's Party Collection, Library of Congress In honor of Women's History Month, the Norwalk Historical Society presents...