
Norwich & District Historical Society
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Norwich & District Historical Society
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Norwich & District Historical Society (Museum & Archives) promotes understanding and appreciation of the history of Norwich Township and Oxford County, Ontario.










Beginning in 1829, Quakers were encouraging newly arrived former slaves, as well as free African American families, to settle in Otterville and take advantage of the rich, prosperous land for farming.🌾 Read more about Otterville at smalltowncanada.ca/otterville-ont… 🇨🇦❤️🍁

#DYK Dr. Emily Stowe founded the first women’s suffrage organization in Canada? Take our quizzes on voting rights in Canada to test your knowledge: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/quiz/cc-qui…







Emily Stowe was the first female physician to practice medicine in Canada. Stowe received her medical degree in 1867 and practiced medicine in Toronto until the early 1900s. Visit the Village to learn more about Stowe and other early women doctors.bit.ly/39k0eQ5

Emily Stowe was the first female physician to practice medicine in Canada. Stowe received her medical degree in 1867 and practiced medicine in Toronto until the early 1900s. Visit the Village to learn more about Stowe and other early women doctors.bit.ly/39k0eQ5







