Norwich (Connecticut) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New London County, Connecticut, United States
About Norwich (Connecticut)
The city was founded as Norwichtown in 1659 by settlers from Saybrook Colony. They purchased the land "nine miles square" that became Norwich from Mohegan Sachem Uncas. In 1668, a wharf was established at Yantic Cove. By 1694, the public landing built at the head of the Thames River allowed ships to unload goods at the harbor; the harbor area is known as the Chelsea neighborhood. By the late 18th century, shipping at the harbor became far more important than farming, especially when industrial mills began manufacturing on the three smaller rivers. By the early 19th century, the center of Norwich had effectively moved to the Chelsea neighborhood. Norwich merchants were shipping goods directly from England, but the Stamp Act of 1764 forced Norwich to become more self-sufficient. Large mills
Top Attractions in Norwich (Connecticut)
Explore the best things to see and do in Norwich (Connecticut):
- ★Slater Memorial Museum
Where to Stay in Norwich (Connecticut)
- 🏨Courtyard Norwich
- 🏨Holiday Inn
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