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August 2018
On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10 a.m., the Society presents a preview program: a rare opportunity to study two of the rifles produced by Spencer Arms Company with 50- year sporting rifle collector George [...]
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Learn about three types of DNA most commonly used for genealogy and how each helps you discover family history. Explore direct-to-consumer DNA testing companies and common testing strategies ensuring that genealogists get the most out [...]
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Once results come in from DNA testing, many don’t know what to do with all the names and numbers. Zinck will explore the information provided in AncestryDNA results, discuss methods to manipulate the results, and [...]
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Just starting out? Experienced but stumped? Want access to Ancestry.com? Join others for discussion and problem solving. Free
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With Connecticut State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Carter. World War I killed 17 million people. The epidemic that started in the war’s final year infected 500 million and may have killed 50-100 million (up to 5% [...]
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Pick up your book of clues at the Society, your passport to discovering a fascinating array of historic sites in town and a little history along the way. Once you have found each site, snap [...]
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Christopher Spencer, who raised his family in Windsor, is known for his famed Spencer Repeating Rifle, automatic screw machine, automobiles, and boats. Enjoy refreshments with us and at 6 pm, Curator Kristen Wands will read [...]
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Just starting out? Experienced but stumped? Want access to Ancestry.com? Join others for discussion and problem solving. FREE
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On the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I, discover compelling stories of Windsor men and women who served in the armed forces and on Windsor’s home-front with Society Director Christine Ermenc. $6 [...]
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At The Lodge on Deerfield Road. Provides the perfect opportunity to find great holiday gifts and getaways for someone you love, sponsor free admission to the Society, or make the holidays special for a Windsor [...]
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