Celebrate Women’s History Month at this talk about noted Windsor photographer Katherine Barker Drake, presented by Curator Kristen Wands. Hear about Drake’s passion for photography as well as her spirited personality and other contributions to [...]
Longman in her studio. Photograph from the collection of the Loomis Chaffee Archives, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, Connecticut Join Karen Parsons, Archivist and Curator at Loomis Chaffee School, in a presentation on sculptor Evelyn Longman. [...]
Prepare scrumptious colonial dishes in the Strong-Howard House kitchen’s open hearth and bake oven under Becky Hendricks’ expert tutelage. Sample each other’s creations, then take some leftovers home. Ever wonder what our founding mothers served [...]
At Back East Brewing Company, 1296 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield. Think you know everything? Put it to the test at the Shad Derby Trivia Contest on Thursday, April 24th from 6-8 pm at Back East [...]
Join Dr. Lucie Lewis on a presentation on the fundamentals of genealogical research. This in-person discussion begins with a review of the “traditional” tools to walk backwards through your ancestors while gathering important documentation to [...]
New Documentary Captures Capture the History and Heart of Windsor's Iconic Shad Derby At The Birdcage, 25 Central St., Windsor. Buy tickets here A new documentary on Windsor’s Shad Derby makes its world premiere [...]
Why was the Farmington River named one of the most endangered rivers in the country in 2024? On May 29 at 6:30 pm, join Windsor Historical Society, the Nature Conservancy, and the Farmington River Watershed [...]
On June 14, 11 AM, explore Windsor’s historic Palisado Green and learn the stories of Windsor’s first English settlers, adventurers, alchemists, and agitators. Discover a drove of doctors, from Bray Rossiter, who performed the state’s [...]
Event will be held indoors, due to inclement weather. Gather around the fire at Windsor Historical Society on June 19th at 7:30 pm to observe Juneteenth. On grounds once walked by people enslaved in Windsor, [...]
Monday thru Friday, August 4-8, 9 AM to 12 PM daily. Children entering grades 3-6 will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” [...]
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.