In 2013, representatives of all the heritage-based organizations in Norwich met to find ways to collaborate, find the fit between the community and tourism interests, make sites and programs come alive, focus on quality and authenticity and preserve and protect resources. A Peer Advisor Network advisor facilitated the meeting and wrote a summary report.
The Norwich Heritage groups are comprised of representatives from:
- The Society of the Founders of Norwich,
- Otis Library,
- The Norwich Historical Society,
- Norwich Community Development Corporation,
- The Slater Memorial Museum,
- Walk Norwich,
- Daughters of the American Revolution,
- The Forgotten Founders,
- The Civil War Roundtable,
- Friends of Norwich Bells,
- The Mohegan Tribe,
- Norwich City Historian
- The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce,
- The City of Norwich,
- Guns of Norwich Historical Society,
and the Norwich Historic District Commission.
In addition, the Norwich Heritage Groups collaborates with the Last Green Valley, the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition and the Eastern Regional Tourism District.
These groups are collaborating in order to promote events focusing on Norwich’s Heritage and promote tourism within Norwich. The mission of the Norwich Heritage Groups is to promote heritage tourism in Norwich and build awareness of the many rich cultural landmarks in Norwich, CT. Since the initial meeting in 2013, the Norwich Heritage Groups have met quarterly and organized two tourism receptions in the Fall of 2013 and Spring of 2014 in order to draw members of the Hospitality Industry and Visitors to Norwich. In addition, the groups created a rack card, which highlights each Heritage Site in Norwich and lists the Norwich Heritage Groups members.
In 2014, the Norwich Heritage Groups, spearheaded by the Norwich Historical Society, began working towards an exhibit showcasing Norwich’s rich history and opening the Norwich Heritage and Regional Visitors’ Center in the 1783 Dr. Daniel Lathrop Schoolhouse. Both projects were completed in 2015 and can be enjoyed by the public.
The Leffingwell House Historic Museum, built in 1675 by Stephen Backus and sold to Thomas Leffingwell in 1700, shows the architectural development from a 17th-century pre-Revolutionary tavern into a mid-18th-century townhouse. Interpreters evoke the independent spirit and lifestyle of early America with displays of artifacts dating prior to the founding of Norwich in 1659, through the 1776 Revolution and the Civil War. Open Saturdays, 11am-4pm, April-October and by appointment; $5.00.
Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent Street, Norwich CT 06360, 860-425-5563; 
Friends of the Norwich Bells, founded in 2010, is a grass roots community organization promoting the preservation and enjoyment of bells and bell ringing in Norwich. Our CD, Ring Out Rose City is a collection of stereo recordings of over one hundred twenty-five of the city’s bells, large and small. Some of our members belong to the prestigious American Bell Association International, and played a key roll in the casting of the Norwich Freedom Bell in 2012 by the Verdin Company of Cincinnati. This two hundred fifty pound bronze bell located in the David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard at City Hall is our nation’s only tower bell cast to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation.
Situated in downtown Norwich, CT, Otis Library is a public institution dedicated to supporting the informational and recreational needs of our community.
Welcome to Faith Trumbull Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Our chapter serves the city of Norwich and surrounding towns. The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890, and headquartered in Washington, DC is a non-profit, non- political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through education. Our chapter was founded on November 23, 1893, and was named for Faith Robinson Trumbull who married Jonathan Trumbull in 1735. Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. For further information about membership contact the Faith Trumbull chapter regent or call 860-887-8737. Information is also available from the NSDAR and CTDAR
The Forgotten Founders 
The purpose of NCDC is to further the economic development of the Norwich community through growth and development of the Norwich Park, revitalization of the Downtown Norwich area, and preservation of the historic Norwich harbor and waterfront. NCDC does this by recognizing existing industry and commerce, furthering their expansion, and encouraging and assisting in attracting new development for the community and the Norwich Area.
The mission of the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated is to take a leadership role to support, promote, enhance and advance the general welfare and prosperity of the greater Norwich area so that its citizens, and its business and professional community shall prosper. The organization shall give emphasis to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural and educational interests of the greater Norwich area to insure that the area is a desirable place in which to work, live, or visit.
The Norwich Historical Society is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and its mission is to help preserve, protect and promote the rich history of the City of Norwich, Connecticut. The Norwich Historical Society promotes the history of Norwich through newsletters, educational lectures, and walking tours.