Summer cruises reflects on history of Norwalk's nickname ‘Oyster Town'

Summer cruises reflects on history of Norwalk's nickname ‘Oyster Town'

The city of Norwalk has long held the nickname “Oyster Town,” and this summer, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering weekly cruises to explore that rich history. “At one point, Connecticut was one of the top shell fishing producers in the world, and our oysters were shipped all over the world, all over the country, and that’s where Norwalk got that nickname,” said Nicki Rosenfeld, the Director of Vessel Operations and Programs at the aqua…