Join Community History Specialist Sulema DePeyster and members of the Windsor community for in-person discussion. Bring your own lunch; beverages and snacks provided. Free, but registration requested. Register here
Renowned interpreter Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti presents a stirring first-person portrayal of Harriet Tubman, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the National Association of Colored Women in Washington, D.C. Harriet weaves a tale of truth, pain, courage, [...]
With insight into local politics from current and former elected officials, you won’t want to miss this timely conversation on Black political representation in Windsor. Join us and friends from both sides of the political [...]
Windsor's George Turrer is remarkably well-represented in our archives. This rare collection of documentary footprints allows us to envision the activities of a Black man who was well-integrated into his primarily white hometown in the post-Revolutionary War period.
Did you know that almost 450 Windsor men served in the American Revolution, and that as many as 14 (maybe more) of them were Black? We know a little about some of them, and almost [...]
Did you or a member of your family work on one of Windsor’s many tobacco or other farms? Do you have memories or experiences that you’d like to share about the town’s agricultural past? Join [...]
Normally Windsor Historical Society helps people explore the town’s diverse history. In June, 2023, we made a little of our own.
Some may recognize Willie Graham as the founder of WAACA, a community service-based organization dedicated to serving Windsor’s Black residents. However, Willie’s legacy of activism made a real difference in the lives of countless people throughout the Greater Hartford area.
Who was Sarah Margu? Join friends at Windsor Historical Society on Saturday, August 5 from 1 to 2 PM to find out as performing artist and storyteller Tammy Denease brings Sarah Margu to life through [...]
In collaboration with the Senior Center. Learn about our newest exhibit, Inspiring Equal Participation: Windsor Afro American Civic Association, in a guided tour led by Sulema DePeyster, the Society’s community history specialist and lead researcher [...]