March 19, 2008 - Windsor 375 eNewsletter
Welcome to this special edition Windsor 375 eNewsletter. Windsor's 375th birthday is just around the corner, (6 months, 6 days to be exact) and the planning committee is continuing to fine tune events and activities the whole family will enjoy. You'll be the first to learn the latest updates by receiving the Windsor 375 eNewsletter. Enjoy!
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April 3rd "First Thursday" Event Hosted by Windsor Historical Society
It's Windsor's 375th birthday year and all Windsor residents owe it to themselves to connect with Windsor's fascinating history at Windsor Historical Society. Our doors are open to you!
On Thursday, April 3, Windsor Historical Society joins Windsor businesses participating in the Windsor Chamber of Commerce First Thursdays. The Society's main building will be open free of charge from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Society's exhibition Camera Crazy: Photographers of Windsor 1885-1930 which features the work of five late-19th century photographers who turned their cameras on Windsor will be open for viewing as will the Four Centuries of Windsor History exhibition in the Society's South Gallery.
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Celebration Street Banners Decorate Windsor Center
Town of Windsor Public Works employee Robert Walker hangs new street banners in Windsor center honoring Connecticut's first town's upcoming 375th anniversary in September. Details on planned events such as a quilt show on September 13th, the Windsor 375 Gala on September 20th and parade on September 27 as well as a variety of programs currently being offered by the Windsor Historical Society are featured on the event website at www.windsor375.com.
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Windsor 375 Spring Reception Huge Success
The Loomis Chaffee School campus was the ideal setting for a spring reception on March 6, 2008 honoring Windsor's 20 "daughter towns," all of which were originally part of Windsor. Representatives of 14 of the 20 "daughter towns" including First Selectman, Mayors, Town Managers and representatives of Historical Societies attended the elegant event held in the ornate dining hall of the historic Loomis Chaffee campus located at the confluence of the Connecticut and Farmington Rivers.
Homer Scott, a member of the Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor spoke to those in attendance offering a detailed account of the departure of each town and the history behind the decision of each town to break away from Windsor.
Each of the towns were presented with a Windsor 375th anniversary commemorative coin by the Chairperson of the Windsor 375 celebration, John Pier.
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Philadelphia "Mummers" Band Coming to Windsor
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The Windsor 375 Parade Committee is proud to announce that the Woodland String Band from Philadelphia, PA will be joining us on September 27, 2008 for the Windsor 375 Parade!
The Woodland String Band was established in February 1926 and has competed in the annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade every year since January 1st, 1927. The band performs a unique brand of Philly style entertainment that includes music comprised of instruments from the reed, string and percussion instruments combined with the wearing of colorful fancy costumes, consistent with each year's new theme. The members of Woodland pride themselves on being a family organization, currently including seventeen father and son combinations, one of which includes three generations.
In the tradition of mummery, Woodland performs a new and exciting choreographed theme of song and dance (similar to a mini Broadway show) each year and strives for excellence, finishing in the top ten of the annual parade 55 times (19 out of the past 20 years), including 15 top five finishes and three first place Captain's prizes during our 80 years of existence.
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
The support of the Windsor business community and many individuals for our community celebration has been amazing. A very special thanks goes to our Presenting sponsors, Windsor Federal Savings and ING for their extremely generous support! Please take a moment to review the list below of those who have "signed on" as sponsors. The next time you visit their business, or see some of these residents - thank them for their community spirit!
There's still plenty of room to add more names to the list. We hope you will consider partnering with us to celebrate Windsor's birthday by sponsoring some very special and memorable events including the parade, concert and fireworks!
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Windsor 375 Signature Drink Selected
Congratulations to Lorna Hamilton, winner of Union Street Tavern's Windsor 375 Cocktail Contest. Lorna's southern comfort martini Sir Down 15 beat out more than a dozen entries in the competition to find a signature drink in honor of Windsor's 375th birthday. As winner of the contest, Lorna received a $100 award and the Sir Down 15, will be featured on the menu at Union Street Tavern through the September 2008 celebration.
The Sir Down 15 sells for $6.00. For $10.00 you receive a Sir Down 15 and a souvenir glass. The glass is also available (empty) for $5.00. Get yours while they last!
Wondering what Sir Down 15 means? Sir Down are the letters in the word Windsor - mixed up. 15 is the sum of 375.
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Purchase a Piece of Windsor History
Detailed information on a Windor book, coin, board game, automobile decal and even a "signature cocktail and glass" are available at the Windsor 375 souvenir shop on our website. Purchase a piece of Windsor history - they make great gifts and will always be a special keepsake of this historic event. All proceeds from the sale of these items will help offset expenses for the celebration.
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