Rooted in history, growing together
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 […]
Join your Windsor neighbors on July 4, 2026, by ringing bells simultaneously with those across the nation. The National Bell Festival invites bells and bell towers across American to ring out together, creating a canopy of sound over our nation. All Windsor organizations with a large public or tower bell are invited to ring their bells […]
At Windsor Town Hall. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Four days later, on July 8, it was read out loud to the public for the first time. On July 8, 2026, through carefully planned timing, Americans in all 50 states, 16 territories, and across 9,500 miles will […]
To mark America’s 250th Anniversary, illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter will give an illustrated presentation discussing the role of beer and brewing in American history at the Windsor Public Library on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 PM. Starting from the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock (because they were out of beer!) to the […]
Learn the impact of Windsor’s very own Constitutional framer, from biographer Michael Toth. Then tour the historic Ellsworth Homestead, and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free, but RSVPs are appreciated. Register here.