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Just starting out? Experienced but stumped? Want access to Ancestry.com? Family history researchers find that historical artifacts and documents become pieces of a complex and fascinating puzzle that shows you where you came from and [...]
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As part of Connecticut Open House Day, see a working model of the Windsor Locks Canal in operation, bring the kids to our Learning Center to play, and tour our nationally award-winning hands-on Strong-Howard House. [...]
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From mint juleps to shrubs, sample and learn the history of some favorite alcoholic beverages. Delicious herbal sweet and savory snacks included. $15 adults, $14 WHS members Register here
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Popular lecturer Bob Bell returns, focusing on tobacco, bricks, and guns made right here in Windsor. Discover where the factories were, what manufacturing processes were involved, and who worked in these industries. And what's being [...]
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Gordon Kenneson will share research into old medical texts and recipe books which has yielded fascinating herbal remedies, some still used, some blessedly not! Plus learn about some exciting plans for the Society's historic doctor's [...]
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Just starting out? Experienced but stumped? Want access to Ancestry.com? Family history researchers find that historical artifacts and documents become pieces of a complex and fascinating puzzle that shows you where you came from and [...]
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