The Township of Norwich is rich with history, being initially settled by United Empire Loyalists and Quakers.

The Norwich and District Museum is centered around an 1889 Quaker Meeting House.  The museum also features local history galleries, a working blacksmith shop, agricultural exhibit barns, and a restored 19th century farmhouse.

Otterville is the home of a 1845 grist mill that is still operational. The Mill is maintained by the South Norwich Historical Society. Other points of interest are the African Episcopal Cemetery which dates back to the underground railroad, the heritage octogonal house (Oddy House), grand trunk railway station, autumn art studio tour, and collector car show.

The Ross Butler Studio  showcases agricultural art, located at 708 Patullo Ave.

Mr. George Wilcox, known as the "Father" of free rural mail delivery resided within the Township of Norwich, near the hamlet of Springford.

Oxford Centre was devastated by a Tornado in 1979, losing most of its historic buildings, including Community Hall, General Store and many homes. However the historic one room Schoolhouse built in 1872 is still remaining.