06/16/2026
Join our friends at the South Windsor Historical Society.
The South Windsor Historical Society is sharing information about upcoming programs for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with those who shared their emails with us at other events. If you would like to be removed from the distribution list, please let us know. We hope that you will be able to participate in some of the upcoming events! Watch for more!
Programs sponsored by the South Windsor Historical Society:
1) South Windsor Historical Society Lawn Chair Chat - another opportunity to learn about our town and meet our neighbors!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
1105 Strong Road, South Windsor
Lawn of Bruce Snow and Post Road Stages
Post Road States was founded in 1912 and brought pupils to South Windsor's schoolhouses long before this much honored family business became the familiar fleet of comfortable coaches we recognize today. Along the way, the Collins and Snow families were entwined with the town's history in many ways. Join Bruce and others as they share stories of the family and the business.
Free - Bring a lawn chair - Refreshments
Lawn Chair Chats are one part of the programs for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and its theme of telling local stories, from the past to the present.
2) New! Hot off the press!
Declaration Day!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rotary Field (in back of the SW Community Center)
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
July 15, 1776 was the date that the Declaration of Independence was printed in the Connecticut Courant. To commemorate the event, we will have a reading of the Declaration, patriotic songs, and family fun and games for all ages! The colonial sport of cricket will be introduced by local cricket teams. Mark your calendars and watch for more information!
Volunteers needed! To volunteer, contact Lisa Kopper ([email protected] or 860-644-8588)
• Can you sew? We would like some simple colonial costumes for our photo op display.
• Do you like to share history? Would you like to be a reenactor? No experience necessary. Just a simple script.
• Would you like to plan games or activities for children, pre-school and up?
• Maybe help with set-up or clean-up?
3) Stop by the South Windsor Public Library, lower level, to see the display of 250 years of farming in South Windsor and anniversary memorabilia. Sponsored by the South Windsor Historical Society.
Programs from other community groups:
1) South Windsor Public Library: South Windsor: Past and Present
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
South Windsor Public Library Friends Room
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Free
Join Connecticut America 250 Commission member and CCSU history professor Steve Armstrong as he examines the history of South Windsor from its beginning to the present day. Share your stories and memories of the development of our region. Note: This program was rescheduled from the previous week.
Check the SWPL website for more 250th programs: Cross Stitch and American Flag Pin or Magnet (June 16th); The Importance of Connecticut to the Revolution (June 24th): Make a Patriotic Tie Dye T-Shirt (June 27th); and The American Revolution, a Ken Burns overview (July 1st).
2) South Windsor Senior Center program
Jeopardy: History Themed!
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Free, please register
Calling all Seniors! Join CCSU history professor, Steve Armstrong, in a Jeopardy game focusing on the Greatest Generation, the Silent Generation, and Baby Boomers, with questions from history, music, television, news, and movies from 1955-1980. Join the fun!
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