Norwich, Connecticut is an amazing city with a rich history. Home to over 40,000 inhabitants, the city has been around since 1659 and holds a number of historic sites that tell its story. Norwich boasts numerous museums, parks, and cultural centers that give visitors insight into the past.
The Slater Memorial Museum is one such museum worth visiting. It houses works by artists from all over the world including Frederic Remington and James A McNeill Whistler. There are also collections of furniture, textiles, glassware, pottery from various periods throughout history as well as ancient artifacts from Egypt and Greece. The Leffingwell House Museum offers a look at life in colonial-era New England with 18th century furnishings displayed within it’s walls.
Other attractions include Greeneville Historical District which contains many homes built during the 1790s when Norwich was one of the largest cities in America; Mohegan Park where you can take walks along trails lined with trees or have picnics among its flower beds; and Howard T. Brown Memorial Park located on the banks of Thames River offering spectacular views across Long Island Sound.
Not only does Norwich offer unique historical experiences but there are also opportunities for entertainment – live music venues, theatres showcasing plays and musicals, sports teams like the Connecticut Tigers baseball team playing games at Senator Thomas J Dodd Stadium – all adding up to make this city alive and vibrant today