Learn about the golden age of botany, grand, and tarnished, with horticulturist Gordon Kenneson. In this program, Kenneson will discuss medicinal plants, how they were used in early New England, and their place in the 1810s Chaffee doctor’s office.
Windsor is a town built by bricks, both literally and metaphorically. Our ground is clay, our buildings are red, and our economy was shaped by millions of hand-formed blocks. Brickmaking was adopted by Windsor settlers [...]
This program has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience. With Becky Hendricks. Fall season is upon us, so let’s explore some of the ways our ancestors preserved/enjoyed the bounties of their gardens and farms. Let’s [...]
Windsor Historical Society Hosts Talk on Civilian Conservation Corps and Windsor’s New Deal Legacy Author Martin Podskoch to discuss Windsor’s unique CCC camp and its role in New Deal conservation history on September 25 On [...]
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Windsor Historical Society will host a guided walking tour of Riverside Cemetery in Windsor, Connecticut. Part of the Society’s popular Wandering Windsor series, the tour will bring to life [...]
Ages 7-10. In this two-hour program, students will discover what life was like for a child in Windsor, Connecticut 200 years ago through the eyes of nine-year-old Annie Howard. Get to know the Howard family [...]
Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. military, Windsor Historical Society will present Artifacts of Freedom: 250 Years of Windsor’s Military History, [...]
With Becky Hendricks. Looking for some new “old” ideas for your holiday feasts? Join us in creating and then sampling/taking home these traditional, colonial dishes: apple-currant relish, sherried sweet potatoes, creamed celery with pecans, onion [...]
Give a uniquely Windsor gift and take some history home with you this holiday season at Windsor Historical Society! Stop by on Saturday, December 6th from from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the town-wide Holiday [...]
Pomander balls are a classic Christmas image. These oranges, beautifully studded with patterns of cloves, can be found in many house museums during the holidays. But what are they, why are they, and how do [...]
Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations fewer than 14 days prior to program date. If you are unable to attend a program, your registration may be transferred to another person or considered a donation to support the Society’s mission.