May 6, 2008 Windsor 375 eNewsletter
Visit the Windsor 375 Booth on Shad Derby Day - May 17th!
|  | | | Windsor 375 Souvenirs will be on sale at the May 17th Shad Derby |
Members of the Windsor 375 Planning Committee will be greeting visitors on the Windsor Town Green Saturday, May 17th at the Shad Derby Festival. You can learn the latest news on upcoming plans for Windsor's 375th anniversary celebration and purchase the official merchandise of Windsor 375.
Hats, flags, commemorative coins, t-shirts, flags, Windsoropoly, auto decals, the Windsor Arcadia book and even tickets to the Windsor 375 Gala will all be available for sale. Hope to see you there!
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Windsor 375 Parade Plans Shaping Up!
|  | | | CT Firefighter Pipes & Drums Band |
The parade committee is pleased to announce that more than 30 units have already signed on to participate in the 375th anniversary parade on September 27, 2008, including the Connecticut Firefighters Pipes & Drums Band! (pictured right)
In addition, Windsor schools and civic organizations have teamed up to join in the grand celebration. Click the link below to see what groups have already signed on to join us as we celebrate our 375th birthday and learn how your group or organization can participate in this historic event!
click here for more parade details |
Second Photograph Exhibition Opens at Windsor Historical Society in celebration of Windsor's 375th Birthday!
|  | | | The historic c. 1903 image is from the Windsor Historical Society collections and is courtesy of Julius Rusavage. |
You are invited to The Windsor Historical Society's free opening reception for Windsor Then and Now: A Photo History 1890-2008 on Thursday, May 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy wine, cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, then journey back in time as you view images showing Windsor's transition from a rural community in the 1890s to the suburban town it is today.
The historic images on display showing Windsor between 1890 and 1980 are paired with views of the same landscapes taken in 2008 by Windsor photographer Wayne Dombkowski. As you will discover, some views remain familiar over time, from Broad Street Green to the stone railroad bridge over the Farmington River. Others have changed dramatically, reflecting how social, economic, and technological changes have shaped Windsor over the past century.
Windsor Then and Now is an exhibition where longtime Windsor residents, newcomers, and visitors can all enjoy comparing Windsor's past and present. The Society encourages visitors to view the images and share memories of Windsor's past, thoughts about Windsor's present and dreams for Windsor's future.
These events are part of an exciting year-long round of programs planned by Windsor Historical Society, the Town of Windsor, and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. For more information about these programs, please visit www.windsorhistoricalsociety.org or www.Windsor375.com. Many generous sponsors and supporters have helped to make Windsor Historical Society's events possible including:
Presenting Sponsors: Connecticut Humanities Council; Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; Anonymous Donor
Adventurer Sponsors: Dan J. and Alice Ford Ferraina; Travelers Connecticut Foundation; Windsor Federal Savings;
Discoverer Sponsors: Middle Oak Specialty Insurance; Alstom Power
Founder Sponsors: Anonymous Donor; Dill, Joyce & Thresher Insurance; ING; Jim and Kathi Martin; Rabbett Insurance Agency, Savings Bank Life Insurance;
Settler Sponsors: Alford Associates, Inc.; Bill Selig Family Foundation; Carmon Funeral Homes; Elizabeth Feser; Griffin Land and Nurseries, Inc.; HD2 Development; Price Chopper; Rotary Club of Windsor; Stop and Shop Supermarkets; Webster Bank.
The Windsor Historical Society, founded in 1921, invites visitors to explore the people, places, and events that have shaped Windsor for over 370 years. The Society's museum includes changing and permanent exhibition galleries; a hands-on history learning center for families; a research library and manuscript collection housing Windsor photographs, documents, ephemera, and genealogical materials, a museum shop and two historic houses open to the public--the 1758 John and Sarah Strong House and the 1767 Dr. Hezekiah Chaffee House.
The Windsor Historical Society is located at 96 Palisado Avenue (Route 159) and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. General admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students and free to children under 12 and WHS members. Call (860) 688-3813 or visit us on the web at www.windsorhistoricalsociety.org for directions to the Society and more information about programs.
click here for a list of other Historical Society programs |
Windsor 375 Hand Painted Commemorative Bead
|  | | | Windsor 375 commemorative bead on sale now! |
This beautifully hand painted sterling silver bead was custom made - just for Windsor's 375th Anniversary! You can purchase your special keepsake bead for $37.00 at Bill Selig Jewelers located at 161 Broad Street in Windsor Center.
The Windsor 375 bead is all sterling silver with a hand painted "Windsor" on one side and "375" on the opposite side of the bead, finished with a fiberglass coat. It comes with a lifetime guarantee and is made in the USA. The bead can be used with most sterling silver bracelets, cords and chains.
click here to view other Windsor 375 souvenirs |
Windsor Jesters Announce Performance of Arsenic & Old Lace
The Windsor Jesters have announced they will be performing Arsenic and Old Lace on September 26 & 27, and October 3 & 4 at 8:00 PM in the auditorium at the L.P. Wilson Community Center. A matinee performance will be held Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 PM.
A fitting choice during Windsor's 375th anniversary year as it has been told that the 'murderous old lady' plot line may have been inspired by actual events that occurred in a house in Windsor, Connecticut, where an older woman took in boarders and allegedly poisoned them for their pensions.
Watch our website for details and ticket sale information.
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Grant Funding Received
The Windsor 375 Planning Committee, the Windsor Historical Society and the Windsor Arts Center have received a matching grant entitled "Come Home to Windsor" in the amount of $24,500 from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, a state agency.
The three groups will utilize the grant monies to fund various upcoming events and programs in honor of Windsor's 375th anniversary including the parade, exhibitions, programs and the unveiling of a commissioned public art piece honoring our community's 375th birthday.
Special Initiative Grants are awarded by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism to support unique and creative projects that advance culture and tourism in Connecticut. Projects must have a statewide impact and demonstrate purpose and activity that cross the tourism, arts, culture and history disciplines.
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