Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop

The Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop is a small 1.5-story building clad in clapboards with a gambrel roof, located on Norwichtown Green. The structure displays the simple, functional design typical of colonial-era workshops where metalwork and manufacturing took place.

The building was constructed in the 1770s as a workshop where Joseph Carpenter manufactured silver goods and clocks. It functioned as part of a family business that contributed to Norwich's commercial activity during the colonial period.

The shop shows how silversmith workshops operated and served the community during colonial times. You can see the tools and workspace that reveal how craftspeople spent their days creating items for local families.

The shop is centrally located on Norwichtown Green and is easily accessible on foot. Plan to visit on weekends during the warmer months when the building is open to the public.

This is the only known surviving silversmith workshop of its kind in New England and remains in its original location. This rarity makes it an extraordinary record of colonial craftsmanship in America.

Location: Norwich

Part of: Norwichtown Historic District

GPS coordinates: 41.54972,-72.09528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02