Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop Opening Day

Hear ye, Hear ye.... Come to the Opening Day of the Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop and Living History Day on the Norwichtown Green, Saturday, May 3, 11am-3pm. In the Silversmith Shop speak with Joseph Carpenter-silversmith and clockmaker to discover more about the houses and life on the Green, appreciate the original forge he used and the clocks he made. Enjoy strolling on the Green where you will experience life when the Green was the social and commercial center of Norwich with crafts, militia drilling and traveling merchants. Have a cup of Pewter Pot Fine Chocolate, watch as Scott the Blacksmith/bladesmith shows off his skills. See the fine craftsmen in the Lebanon Militia. Learn about a soldiers life with the 6th CT Regiment, Browns Company of Artillery and the Lebanon Towne Militia. Appreciate a display of Naval artifacts. Discover Norwich History on the Green! The Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop Museum ($5 fee) will be open from 11:00am – 3:00pm. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Special thank you to: The City of Norwich and the Department of Public Works. The Silversmith shop was built in 1772 by Joseph Carpenter, silversmith and clock maker. It is unique in that much of the original structural elements are still part of the building. It has never been moved and is one of the few remaining tradesmen shops left in New England still on the same site. The forge that Carpenter used has been revealed for visitors to enjoy. This history museum is open for visitors from May 3 -November 1st, 11am-3pm, Saturday $5 admission. www.leffingwellhousemuseum.org For information please contact aW5mbyB8IGxlZmZpbmd3ZWxsaG91c2VtdXNldW0gISBvcmc=