GROUP TOURS
Explore 375 years of Windsor’s evolving history in our Bridging Centuries, Bridging Cultures galleries: 17th-century Native American culture and European settlement, 18th-century farms, 19th-century mills and industries, and the 20th century’s shade tobacco industry and suburban development.
Discover what life was like for Windsor families 200 years ago in our national-award-winning, hands-on Strong-Howard House, furnished with reproductions of the Howard family’s household furnishings. Sit at the dining table, lay in the bed, try out some hearth cooking tools. In Dr. Hezekiah Chaffee’s grand house, see fine antiques and furniture, and pay a visit to Dr. Chaffee’s office, which will make you glad you live in the 21st century!

Tour groups over 10 people (including bus tours), please email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-688-3813 with details about your group for availability information.

  • Requests must be made at least 30 days in advance and must be paid prior to your visit.
  • Group tours over 10 people are $8 per adult.
  • Larger groups can be accommodated with walking tours, library tours, or coordinated visits to other local museums.
  • Tours can be scheduled Monday through Saturday.
  • Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
  • Our museum and library are fully accessible. Some of the Strong-Howard House is accessible and there is seating. The Chaffee House entrance has four steps and there are raised thresholds.

Come home to Windsor! We are happy to assist groups in organizing family and school reunions that include Windsor and the Windsor Historical Society. Take a tour, or rent our facilities. Windsor’s Chamber of Commerce (860.688.5165) can assist reunion planners with restaurant and lodging suggestions.

EDUCATION TOURS: Visit our School Field Trips section for more information.