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| 277 Main St. Norwich, VT Mailing Address: Telephone: 802-649-0124 email: nhs@tpk.net |
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The Norwich Historical Society is located in the Lewis House at the corner of Main and Elm Streets in the heart of Norwich's historic district. The Lewis House was the home to generations of the Lewis family from 1846 until 2003, when the Society purchased the house for its new home. The house (circa 1807) was, for several years in the 19th century, where town residents came to pay taxes, attend to other town-related business and exchange news. General William E. Lewis, who served as town clerk from 1846 until 1892, had his office in the white clapboard federal house, whose simple classic architectural details also reflected the tastes and values of those who lived in this thriving rural community. During the Lewis family's 157-year occupancy of this house only modest changes were made to its simple classical architecture. Contact Person: Jane F. Britton, President Hours and Admission: Memorial Day through October: Wednesdays 2:00-4:30pm and Saturday 9:00-noon. Staff and volunteers are at the Lewis House at other times during the year. Call first to set up an appointment. Type of Museum: Last updated: 2009 |
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