BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Norwalk Historical Society Museum - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Norwalk Historical Society Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260311T165413Z CREATED:20260110T010112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T165413Z UID:10001895-1774101600-1774101600@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:The 19th Amendment – Women and the Right to Vote DESCRIPTION:Lecture by historian Mark Albertson \nThe 19th Amendment – Women and the Right to Vote \nSaturday\, March 21 at 2:00pmMill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall St.\, Norwalk \nAlice Paul toasts the ratification of the 19th Amendment\, August 26\, 1920. National Woman’s Party Collection\, Library of Congress\nIn honor of Women’s History Month\, the Norwalk Historical Society presents an insightful lecture with historian Mark Albertson titled “The 19th Amendment – Women and the Right to Vote.” \nSCAN FOR TICKETS\nHistorian Mark Albertson will trace the decades-long struggle for suffrage\, which culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment. His talk will cover some of the leaders in this struggle and analyze the effect of the Great War on the women’s political agenda. \nAbout Mark AlbertsonMark Albertson is a historian and educator specializing in the development of American military and constitutional history. His research draws from both academic and military sources\, offering an accessible yet scholarly perspective on the roots of the U.S. defense system.\n \nHe is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe\, Connecticut\, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. Albertson has authored several books: USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship; They’ll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet; On History: A Treatise. He is working on a two-volume effort on the history of Army Aviation\, titled Sky Soldiers: The Saga of Army Aviation. He has also published articles in a variety of newspapers and magazines.\n \n CLICK FOR TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n National Woman’s Party Delegation from Connecticut in Washington\, DC on June 9\, 1915.      Photo: CT State Library\n \n \n \n  URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-19th-amendment-women-and-the-right-to-vote/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T163113Z CREATED:20260406T163018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T163113Z UID:10001898-1775865600-1775951999@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Norwalk Historical Society Museum Closed DESCRIPTION:Please note: this pertains to the Norwalk City Hall location URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/norwalk-historical-society-museum-closed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185843Z CREATED:20260406T171546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T185843Z UID:10001899-1777118400-1777132800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival on the Green DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Festival on the Green\nSaturday\, April 25th\, 2026   Noon-4pm\nNorwalk Town Green\, 8 Park St.\, Norwalk\n \n \nMill Hill Historic Park will be open for self-guided tours\, and at 10:30am\, the Norwalk Historical Society is partnering with the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) and the Norwalk Health Department to lead a group walk along the Norwalk River.  \nAdditional River Walk InfoThe walk along the Norwalk River will begin at Norwalk City Hall (125 East Ave.) at 10:30am. Free parking available. We will take a leisurely walk (~45 minutes) to Mill Hill Historic Park\, with informative stops along the way about the Norwalk River Valley Trail\, Norwalk History\, and Health – Become a NorWALKER! Mill Hill Historic Park admission is FREE. All are welcome.  \nNorwalk Earth Day Tree PlantingThe Norwalk Earth Day tree planting will be at Mill Hill this year! The City of Norwalk and the Norwalk Historical Society will plant a tree at Mill Hill Historic Park (2 East Wall St.) at 12:00pm. Mill Hill is a short walk from the Norwalk Earth Day Festival on the Historic Norwalk Green. \n \n CLICK HERE FOR MORE EARTH DAY INFO URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/earth-day-festival-on-the-green/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T200857Z CREATED:20260421T202611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200857Z UID:10001900-1779026400-1779031800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Rendezvous with Rachel Revere DESCRIPTION:Rendezvous with Rachel Revere\nSunday\, May 17\, 2:00pm\nMill Hill Historic Park\, Norwalk \n \n Travel back to 1775 for storytelling and an unforgettable encounter with Rachel Revere in Revolutionary America. \n\nThe Norwalk Historical Society presents a History At Play\, LLC immersive living history experience\, Rendezvous with Rachel Revere\, on Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM at Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT. \nRendezvous with Rachel Revere ushers the audience back to May 2\, 1775. Rachel Revere has heard only once from her beloved husband Paul\, since his legendary midnight ride on the 18th of April. \n \nStill isolated from one another due to the Siege of Boston\, Rachel desperately creates a plan which shall safely take her children: six step-children from Paul’s first marriage and a newborn baby of their own\, from the reach of the British Regular Army besieging Boston. \n \nIn this program\, the audience assists Rachel as she carefully considers the dangers and demands of their escape. Find out if Rachel is successful in her perilous mission to unite her family\, amidst the wake of an American Revolution. \n \nGuests will enjoy tea and light snacks as you step back in time for this engaging living history experience. \nTickets: $17.85. Purchase Online Only. No Refunds. \n \n \n CLICK FOR TICKETS\n \n Net proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society’s educational programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/rendezvous-with-rachel-revere/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rachel_Revere_1080px.jpg GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T193243Z CREATED:20260605T215848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T193243Z UID:10001901-1781355600-1781366400@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Open House Day and Revolutionary Road Trip DESCRIPTION:  \n \n Connecticut Open House Day at Mill Hill Historic Park \n Saturday\, June 13   1:00-4:00pm \n \n \n Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day at Mill Hill Historic Park\, a featured stop on the Middlesex Parish 250 “Revolutionary Road Trip!” driving tour. \nAt Mill Hill\, enjoy a FREE self-guided tour on Saturday\, June 13 from 1:00–4:00pm. Explore historic buildings\, a Revolutionary War burial ground\, a Colonial Herb Garden\, award-winning exhibits\, and stories of Norwalk’s 1779 “Battle & Burning” in the Revolutionary War. \nThe Norwalk Historical Society is an America 250 | CT Affiliate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Revolutionary Road Trip! \n \n \nOn the Middlesex Parish 250 Historic Tour\, visit 15 local sites packed with Revolutionary history\, including Darien\, Rowayton\, & Norwalk! \nView Road Trip Itinerary \nTake the Tour with the Clio App \nUse the Clio app to follow the route to each location where you’ll find guides and even some refreshments! \nOr… take a self-guided tour of our local history at your own convenience. \nView Road Trip Itinerary URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/connecticut-open-house-day-and-revolutionary-road-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T021844Z CREATED:20260620T021831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T021844Z UID:10001902-1782568800-1782568800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:A Triad of Documents: America’s Road to Revolution DESCRIPTION:Lecture at Mill Hill with Mark Albertson \nA Triad of Documents:\nAmerica’s Road to Revolution\nSaturday\, June 27  2:00pm \nMill Hill Historic Park\, Norwalk \n\n \n Engraving of members of the “Declaration Committee” reviewing Jefferson’s draft\, Currier & Ives\, 1876.\nHow did the American colonies move from protest to armed resistance – and finally to independence? \nJoin the Norwalk Historical Society and historian Mark Albertson for an illuminating examination of three pivotal documents: \n1774The Articles of Association1775The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms1776The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America\nTogether\, these documents reveal the colonists’ rapidly changing relationship with Great Britain and their movement toward revolution. Albertson will also explore a carefully couched message in the title of the Declaration of Independence – one King George III would have understood immediately.\n \n Click to Reserve Seat\n \n About Mark AlbertsonMark Albertson is a historian and educator specializing in American military and constitutional development. He is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe\, Connecticut\, and historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He is the author of USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship\, They’ll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet\, and On History: A Treatise\, and is currently at work on Sky Soldiers: The Saga of Army Aviation. URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-triad-of-documents-americas-road-to-revolution/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, 06851 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DeclarationCommittee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000 DTSTAMP:20260710T172811Z CREATED:20260706T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T172811Z UID:10001903-1783764000-1783774800@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Commemorating the Battle and Burning of Norwalk DESCRIPTION:Revisiting the 1779 British Raids:\nCommemorating the Battle and Burning of Norwalk with the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons 10:00am-1:00pm\, July 11 at Mill Hill Historic ParkAdmission is free to the public\n \n \nFrom 10am-2pm on Saturday July 11\, the Norwalk Historical Society joins New Haven\, Fairfield\, and Westport/Green Farms in a special regional partnership\, “Revisiting the 1779 British Raids\,” commemorating the coastal British raids that swept through Connecticut during the American Revolution. \nThis event features Revolutionary War history\, equipment demonstrations\, and children’s drills. Visitors can also tour the Little Red Schoolhouse\, Governor Fitch Law Office\, the Town House\, the Battle & Burning of Norwalk exhibit\, and Norwalk’s third oldest cemetery. No ticket required.  \n \n  \n  URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/commemorating-the-battle-and-burning-of-norwalk/ LOCATION:Mill Hill Historic Park\, 2 East Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06851\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/681376423_18048702053752005_9202214997495087766_n.jpg GEO:41.1176338;-73.409666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street Norwalk CT 06851 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 East Wall Street:geo:-73.409666,41.1176338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T172321Z CREATED:20260706T203919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T172321Z UID:10001904-1783778400-1783778400@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:A Revolution of Her Own! The Story of Deborah Sampson DESCRIPTION:A Revolution of Her Own!\nThe Story of Deborah Sampson2:00pm\, July 11 at Mill Hill Historic Park\n \n      SCAN FOR TICKETS \nJudith Kalaora\, owner and principal portrayer of History at Play will tell the story of Deborah Sampson who\, in the final years of the American Revolutionary War\, bound her chest\, tied back her hair\, and\, wearing male attire\, enlisted in the Massachusetts 4th Regiment of the Continental Army\, using the alias “Robert Shurtleff.” Sampson was the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military.  \n \n Click to Reserve Seat URL:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-revolution-of-her-own-the-story-of-deborah-sampson/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norwalkhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DeborahSampson.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR