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Join us for a curator-lead deep dive into our new America 250 exhibit, For the Common Good: 250 Years of Windsor Civic Life. This program will highlight the women in the exhibit who worked to make Windsor a better place by representing the American ideals of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Women held […]
Ages 8-11 Students will receive a special tour of Windsor Historical Society’s new America 250 exhibit, For the Common Good: 250 Years of Windsor Civic Life. There they will explore examples of times when people in Windsor worked towards the ideals of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Through this program, students will learn […]
Kevin Johnson portrays Jordan Freeman, an enslaved resident of Old Lyme, CT who served in the Revolutionary War as the servant to two American officers. Johnson’s portrayal of Freeman is told from an emotional and exciting first-person perspective that vividly illustrates the struggle of African-Americans during the Revolutionary War. The presentation is based on extensive […]
On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walks take place in hundreds of cities around the world to encourage people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and connect with their neighbors. This year, learn about the protests, parties, and civic activities that took place in the town […]
Sponsored by the Windsor Jaycees. One of the highlights of Shad Derby Day Festivities is the annual Shad Derby Parade that marches through town from the High School to Capen Street to Broad Street and to an end at the Town Green in Windsor Center. The parade features many groups, including the Windsor High School marching band, […]
Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a fun and informative night as George Baker, a historical re-enactor, comes as John Adams and describes his 50 year friendship with Thomas Jefferson. Adams describes how he and Jefferson met in 1775 at the Continental Congress, how they jointly convinced the Continental Congress to vote for […]
Join the Human Relations Commission and Windsor Historical Society for an afternoon of joy, culture, and community starting at 4 PM. Enjoy family-friendly crafts, engaging story readings, lively performances, and delicious food from a fantastic local food truck. Come celebrate freedom, history, and togetherness with friends and neighbors! At 7 PM, remember the past with […]
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Windsor Town Clerk’s Office is hosting a special exhibition of historical papers and records. These documents, drawn from various periods of our country’s early progress, together with notable remembrances from Windsor’s history, will be on display. Don’t miss this unique exhibit that offers a remarkable glimpse into our […]
Join us in celebrating our country’s birthday with a special storytime, songs, activities and help decorate our carts in Windsor Public Library’s Kidspace with red, white, and blue streamers. Let’s have a parade in the library. This program is for ages 3 -6 years old. Children and their caregivers. Please register for this every special […]
Sponsor: First Town Downtown A special FREE concert on the Windsor Town Green featuring the Savage Brothers band to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Frolic in the foam party, shop the farmers market, enjoy food trucks, and visit booths for local civic and cultural organizations. A foam party […]