Soldiers’ Monument
and Memorial Park
Town of Winchester, CT

All 2023 openings and events will be held at the Soldiers' Monument and Memorial Park at 84 Crown Street - unless otherwise listed:

Public participation is welcomed and encouraged!


Saturday, October 14, 2023 (rain date 15th)
Cemetery Walk - 1 to 3 pm
at Forest View Cemetery - Rowley St, Winsted


Saturday, November 11, 2023 open 2-4pm
Veteran's Day program - Gettysburg Address
at Soldiers' Monument - 84 Crown St, Winsted, CT


During the year, The Memorial Park grounds are open to the public during daylight hours - enjoy the Victorian Garden, picnic tables, drinking fountain and beautiful views.
** The Soldiers' Monument is open on scheduled days and by appointment **

Contact: The Commission at: WinchesterSoldiersMonument@gmail.com

.Visit:  https://youtu.be/6ExGoA6NLAY  for an aerial view of the Monument and Memorial Park.

Visit our YouTube page!

Winchester / Winsted: A Town of Resilience (YouTube link)

On Saturday, November 13, 2019 - The Soldiers’ Monument Commission of Winsted brought to life stories from the history of Winchester / Winsted.  This 2-act play: “Winchester / Winsted: A Town of Resilience,” was performed in the Gilbert School auditorium, Williams Avenue, and featured 18 area residents portraying some of the town’s historical characters with highlights & snippets of the town’s rich history. More than 250 photographs and several videos were included to enrich knowledge and spark memories.  (transcripts are available from the Soldiers' Monument store)
We welcome donations to: Soldiers’ Monument Commission, Box 322, Winsted, CT 06098

The Soldiers' Monument
Commission members are: 
Steve Dew - Chairman
Jack Bourque - Vice-Chairman
Lynn Kessler - Treasurer
Kristin McCartney - Secretary
Deborah Kessler
Virginia Shultz-Charette
Paul Parent
Esther Dew
John Noone
Historical Event Advisors: Blair & Mary Lou Pavlik

Looking for a special gift:  The Soldiers' Monument Commission has pewter ornaments at $20, hats $20, and other items for sale; the price includes a donation to the monument's restoration fund. Contact us to inquire: WinchesterSoldiersMonument@gmail.com
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Memorial Day Ceremony 2020 (virtual) – Winchester/Winsted sponsored by the Soldiers’ Monument Commission may be accessed on YouTube here: soldiersmonumentwinsted https://youtu.be/o3oJStkJI28 

Thanks to the generosity of taxpayers and donors, the monument's renovation is continuing with the next phase: carriages for the two cannons that are in temporary storage.