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The purpose of DFAW is to record and preserve the history and genealogy of Windsor's Founders (for a

DFAW welcomes descendants of Windsor’s Founders, spouses, other members of the extended family, and those interested in Windsor's families. The one time initiation fee is $15; the annual dues are $15 per person or $23 per couple. Junior memberships for those under 18 and Life memberships are also available. To receive a Membership Application, send an e-mail to [email protected].

09/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Annual Meeting and Program in person and virtually at the Windsor Historical Society today. Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, walked us through key people and events in Connecticut that led to and occurred during the American Revolutionary War.

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

✨REMINDER: The DEADLINE to register for our Fall Meeting is TOMORROW, Friday, September 25 at noon (ET) ✨

There is still time to register for our Fall Meeting which takes place Saturday, September 26, 2026!

JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM as noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will walk through many key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independence 250 years ago.
✅Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, at 1:00 p.m. ET
✅Place: Windsor Historical Society at 96 Palisado Ave, Windsor and on ZOOM.
✅Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25 at 12 noon ET
For more information and to register, go to www.DFAW.org.

09/17/2026

✨REMINDER: September 26, 2026 is our Fall Meeting!✨

JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM as noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will walk through many key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independence 250 years ago.

✅Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, at 1:00 p.m. ET
✅Place: Windsor Historical Society at 96 Palisado Ave, Windsor and on ZOOM.
✅Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25 at 12 noon ET

For more information and to register, go to www.DFAW.org.

09/17/2026

The Summer 2026 DFAW Newsletter is now available to access through the Members area of the DFAW website. It includes information on our September 26 Fall program, articles on Oliver Elllsworth and his homestead, and more. Newsletters back to Fall 2005 are also available in the Members area.

09/16/2026

A happy little face on the gravestone of Hannah Hayden, 1750, at Palisado Cemetery in Windsor, Connecticut. It is made of sandstone, and it was carved by Joseph Johnson.

✨REMINDER: September 26, 2026 is our Fall Meeting!✨JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM as noted storyteller and journalist Mik...

09/07/2026

08/02/2026

JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 26 FALL MEETING

Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will walk through many key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independence 250 years ago. The talk will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Windsor Historical Society at 96 Palisado Ave, Windsor and will also be broadcast by Zoom nationwide. For more information and to register, go to https://dfaw.org/events/.

07/23/2026

📣We’re excited to highlight our Special Wednesday Events, a set of experiences designed to help you explore Portland’s history, culture, and community before NERGC officially begins.

Portland Hidden Histories Walking Tours will include award-winning tour guide Dugan Murphy who will delve into intriguing — and often untold — stories of people from all backgrounds and identities on a walk-through downtown, the Old Port, and working waterfront.

Portland Hidden Histories Walking Tours is just one of the Special Wednesday Events you will be able to choose from when NERGC conference registration opens in the Fall.

07/16/2026

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PO Box 39
Windsor, CT
06095

Website

https://dfaw.org/

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