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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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