April 18 Leffingwell OPENING Day, General George Washington visits Norwich Visit with Gen. Washington, taste Colonial Chocolate. Living History on the grounds
May 2 Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop Opening Day & Market Day on the Green, A clockmaking demo by Daniel Burnap. On the Green experience Colonial Market & gathering day
May 16 Meet Mary Leffingwell, nurse in the town of Norwich, discover remedies from the 1700’s.
June 3 Wed. 5:30pm, Otis Library 261 Main St. Norwich Founders 125th Meeting in partnership with Otis Library, approval of Leffingwell board of managers 2026-28, ‘When History Speaks’ presents the History of Leffingwell House, refreshments, Free.
June 13, CT Open House Day, a free tour of the main floor at both museums, Mary Leffingwell returns to Leffingwell, Joseph Carpenter will be at the Silversmith Shop
July 4, Sat Calling all Patriots to Leffingwell, 10am the 13 star Flag raising, 10:30am reading of the Declaration of Independence- then signing. Presentation on the battle of NY and White Plains. ORIGINAL Rev. war documents on display.
Aug.8, Maritime Living History, enjoy a display of 1812 Shipping papers, 2 original whaling journals + speak with a Whaling Captain’s wife & the blacksmith from a whaling ship,
Sept.19, Annual Return of Benedict Arnold! Learn about both sides of the infamous Benedict, 11:30 & 1:30 presentations by Benedict Arnold & General Washington, remarks by Ethan Allen, & witness from Arnold’s court martial; display of Arnold history. 1pm- The Flock Theatre of New London 11th delivery of Arnold’s coffined ‘patriot leg’ to Norwich Mayor
Oct. 3, 367th Anniversary of the Founding of Norwich. Plus Opening of Scarecrow Garden!
Oct.17, ‘Taste the History of Chocolate
Oct.31, Last open day of 2026 season
Dec.6, Sun., 11-3 Leffingwell Colonial Christmas