🎗️ 1902 Old Home Week Ribbon – Norwich, Connecticut – “Auld Acquaintance” Guest Badge – Rare Civic Souvenir

Original 1902 ribbon from Old Home Week in Norwich, Connecticut, held from August 29 to September 4. Features the title “GUEST,” floral scrollwork, and the nostalgic phrase “Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” Printed on pink satin with decorative fonts and forked end. A rare and emotional keepsake from a cherished American tradition.

🏛️ Historical Context:

Old Home Week celebrations were first popularized in New England in the late 1800s as a way to encourage former residents to return to their hometowns. These events were often filled with parades, reunions, speeches, and civic pride.

The phrase “Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” is from Auld Lang Syne, symbolizing remembrance and reunion — perfect for the tone of the event.