Norwalk Historical Society Participating In CT Summer At The Museum

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Historical Society was recently awarded a $2,510 grant from Connecticut Humanities to support its participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative.

According to a news release, the program invites Connecticut children ages 18 and under, plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult, to visit participating museums, including the Norwalk Historical Society's Mill Hill Historic Park and the Norwalk Historical Society Museum, free of charge from July 1-Sept. 5.

The accompanying adult must show CT license or ID when checking in. Limit five free children tickets per family.

The buildings and exhibits at Mill Hill Historic Park will be open to visitors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays starting July 16 and closing for the season Sept. 4.

At Mill Hill, located at 2 East Wall Street, guest can discover the new award-winning exhibition, "Norwalk's Changing Communities: 13,000BC – 1835," which includes child-centered interactive activities.

Also on site is the c1740 Governor Fitch Law Office for a colonial life experience and the c1826 Downtown District one-room schoolhouse. Guests can also stroll through the Colonial Herb Garden and the Mill Hill Graveyard, the third oldest in Norwalk, all with spectacular views of the Norwalk River. All exhibits and buildings are self-guided.

The Norwalk Historical Society Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and is located at 141 East Avenue.

Guest can experience nine exhibitions that highlight Norwalk's rich history. Explore exhibitions focused on 19th century photography, World War II, Norwalk's first female architect, and more. The museum's gift shop, featuring locally-made gifts, games and toys, is open as well. Guest can also relax on the new terrace and gazebo overlooking the Norwalk River.

Funding for the initiative is provided by the CT General Assembly, with the support of Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the federal ARPA.

Tickets for Mill Hill and the museum can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.norwalkhistoricalsociety.org.