Norwich and District 


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EVENTS

Paint night at the museum
Nov 23, 18:00 - 21:00

Paint Night at Norwich Museum invites you to create art with friends old and new! Guided by our artists Katie and Jessica, follow her guidance and learn to paint a scene that will be decided in the coming weeks.

All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance online, by calling 519-863-3101, emailing norwichdhs@execulink.com or visiting the museum

 

 

 

Community Carol Sing Dec. 17, 2024 19:00 - 20:00

 

 

 

 

It's time once more for our Annual Community Carol Sing! Bring your family for an evening of stories, singing, and laughter in the Gore Church, followed by treats in the Quaker Meeting House. Everything is free (donations welcome)!

 

 

 

Lunch and Learn: Turning Local history into Theatre with Bill Butt
Dec. 11, 2024 11:00 to 13:00

 

Bill Butt has a lot of experience turning local history into plays. ‘Kai the Barbarian: Ghosts, Wars and True Love in Taiwan’ documents the life of George Leslie McKay while ‘Miss Supertest’ tells the story of Bob Hayward, musician, farmer, and international superstar speedboat pilot from Embro. In this presentation, he will talk about his experiencing retelling history on the stage.

This event will be followed by a free soup and sandwich lunch. Attendance is free, but donations to help cover our costs are encouraged (recommended donation: $10). Please register in advance by telling us you're "Going" on the Facebook event page or contacting the Museum by email or phone. Reservations help us to know how much food we need and how many seats to put out, so please make sure that you are able to come and let us know! 

 

Gore Church decorated for a carol sing. See the interior.

Barn Quilt Trail Find out about the barn quilt trail.

Cheese Trail
Find out about the trail. See the Google maps pins and the location of some of the cheesey spots. Pick up a brochure at any of the venues.

Also...

See photos of the moving of the Norwich Gore church to the Historical Society site, March 2011.