April 18: Leffingwell opening Day, General George Washington visits Norwich.
May 2: Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop Opening Day & Market Day on the Green,
May 16: Meet Mary Leffingwell, nurse from Norwich, discover remedies from the 1700’s
June 3: Wed 5:30pm Otis Library 261 Main St.
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: Closed due to the heat. Happy 4th holiday!
July 18th: Reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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
Oct. 3, 367th Anniversary of the Founding of Norwich. Plus Opening of Scarecrow Garden, honoring of Founders, proclamations by city/state
Oct.10, ‘Beverages that Fueled the Revolution’ discover and experience this Revolutionary beverage history with Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolate & the Wedges of Time. History, demo & tastings. There is always more to discover at the museum. You can hunt for business scarecrows in the garden with prizes!
Oct.31, Last open day of 2026 season
Nov.7-8 Evolution of CT Clocks 1773-1820 with Thomas Harland & Eli Terry. Begin with a display of CT clocks made by Daniel Burnap, Thomas Harland & Eli Terry. Enjoy a Wood works construction demonstration with Eli Terry. $20/pp. Nov.7 & 8, 11-1, 1:30-3:30, 2 days-4 groups, 11 persons/group. Register on Eventbrite- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ct-clocks-1773-1820-with-thomas-harland-eli-terry-tickets-2002344636710?aff=oddtdtcreator
Nov.13-14-15,Flock Theatre presents an original 250th Anniversary Play ‘Write me at Every Opportunity’ based on Letters written by a Patriot from Preston during the Revolution. Tickets & show times can be found https://events.humanitix.com/writeleffingwell
Dec.6, Sunday, 11-3 Annual Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies, seasonal history, tastes & music, Big Bear Trading Co, Pewter Pot Fine Chocolate. Free!