All programs are held at the Windsor Historical Society unless otherwise noted. 

For more information, call (860) 688-3813.

 

 

Tuesday, June 9        5:30pm - 7:30pm

Barn Stories:  with photographs by Lowell Fewster.   Barns, rapidly disappearing today through disuse, decline of farming, and land redevelopment were once an integral part of the Windsor landscape.  Learn more at a free wine and cheese reception and 7 p.m. PowerPoint presentation at Windsor Historical Society. Presentation follows short annual meeting.  Show runs through November  30. 

 

Wednesday, June 24        7pm – 8:30pm

Timely Topics Series: Trolleys and Interurban Transportation:  View the film Taken for A Ride which reveals the history of our cities in the 20th century with the social and environmental implications of transportation.  After the film, join in on the discussion and hear from local experts on the effect the trolley and automobile industry has had on the development of the region.  Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, WHS members $4. This program is in collaboration with Trolley Days, sponsored by the Windsor Historical Society on June 28th.

 

Sunday, June 28        10:30am – 12:30pm & 1pm – 3pm

Trolley Days:  Take a step back in time to the early days when residents rode through the streets of Windsor on trolleys. You will ride a trolley down an old route from Wilson down to Poquonock Avenue ending your tour at Northwest Park with a picnic. Learn about the Windsor during the early 1900’s and the trolley’s affect on Windsor. Tour will start and end at LP Wilson Community Center. Cost (includes box lunch provided by The Beanery): $20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations required. 

 

Saturday, July 18        10am - 3pm

Four Centuries Gardens Tour:  Eight talented Windsor gardeners will open a potpourri of different types of gardens to the public.  Co-sponsored by Windsor Historical Society and the Windsor Garden Club.  Tickets:  $15 day-of-tour; $10 in advance and to Windsor Historical Society and Windsor Garden Club members. 688-3813 or 708-8001 (pager) for tickets, map and brochure, more information, or to offer your garden for inclusion in the tour.  

 

July 7, 14, 21, 28        7pm – 9pm

Genealogy Series: Whether you’re a genealogy novice or seasoned expert, you’re bound to learn a few more tricks on collecting your family’s genealogy during the 4 week genealogy series at the Windsor Historical Society.  Each week will feature a different presentation from experts in the field ranging from how to Google your family tree with Dan Lynch or how to make the most out of diaries and journals with Laura Prescott. Cost: $15 per session or $50 for the entire series.  Advanced reservations are required prior to event date.

 

July 21 – August 14

Windsor History Scavenger Hunt:  Grab your detective gear and your clue booklets for the second annual town-wide scavenger hunt.  Teams will have four weeks to complete the booklets and return them to the Windsor Historical Society.  The first teams to complete the booklet with the correct answers will receive a prize! Clue booklets can be picked up during regular society hours starting July 21. 

 

Monday - Friday, August 3 – 7        9am – 1pm

Windsor History Mural Summer Workshop:  For one week, students in grades 7 through 12th will work with local artist Jeanne Manzelli to complete a mural with a modern take on historic photographs of Windsor students from long ago.  Students will learn different techniques whiles working together to complete this project which will be on display to the public. Cost: $100 per student. Space is limited so sign up early. 

 

Monday - Friday, August 10 – 14        9am – 1pm

Windsor History Mural Summer Workshop:  For one week, students in grades 3 through 6th will work with local artist Jeanne Manzelli to complete a mural with a modern take on historic photographs of Windsor students from long ago.  Students will learn different techniques whiles working together to complete this project which will be on display to the public. Cost: $100 per student. Space is limited so sign up early. 

 

 

 

 

 

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