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 from Norwich, discover remedies from the 1700’s.
June 3: Wed 5:30pm, Otis Library 261 Main St. Norwich Founders 125th Meeting, 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: Calling all Patriots to Leffingwell, 10am the 13 star Flag raising, 10:30am reading of the Declaration of Independence. Original revolutionary 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
Oct. 3: 367th Anniversary of the Founding of Norwich Opening of Scarecrow Garden!
Oct. 17: Taste the History of Chocolate
Oct. TBD Haunted History with Arrowhead Investigations at Leffingwell, 6:30-midnight, more info: redlakenation24@gmail
Oct TBD When History Speaks, a paranormal presentation and exploration at Leffingwell ,7-10:30pm, on Eventbrite
Oct TBD, When History Speaks, paranormal presentation and exploration at Leffingwell ,7-10:30pm, on Eventbrite
Oct.31, Halloween Trick/Treat 6-8pm at Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop on the Green.
Oct.31, Saturday, 2026 season last day at both museums, wear a costume-get free tour.
Nov.7-8 11-12 Presentation & Clock display Thomas Harland returns a NEW presentation with 18 unique clocks made by local clockmakers. Interactive and hands on. Limited space, 2 days-4 groups,10 persons/group $20 on Eventbrite
Dec.6, Sunday, 11-3; Annual Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies, seasonal history, tastes and music, Big Bear Trading Co, Pewter Pot Fine Chocolate! $8 on Eventbrite-7 entry times