Soldiers' Monument and Memorial Park
Soldiers' Monument and Memorial Park
P.O. Box 322
84 Crown Street
Winsted, Connecticut 06098
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Soldiers’ Monument
and Memorial Park

Town of Winchester CT


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All 2025 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!

Next up:
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - CTvisit OPEN HOUSE DAY –Sponsored by the State of CT in conjunction with American Museum of Tort Law, American Mural Project, AND the Winsted Soldiers' Monument Commission!
The Public is invited to
THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT & Memorial Park
84 Crown Street- Winsted, CT
* 10:00am - 3:00pm. * FREE *

Free Shuttle Service & Parking!
Ideal for families, students, and History/Art Enthusiasts! PICK-UP/DROP-OFF at any of the three museums - also 98 Main St (NW Realty) and the intersection of Elm St & Main St - Winsted, CT.
LOOP DURATION approximately 45-50 minutes.
** Free bus shuttle service 10:00am to 3:00pm **

Saturday, June 21, 2025 -
Juneteenth Freedom Day 1865

EVENT #1 Presenting Hamish Lutris speaking on Connecticut's African American Soldiers
The Public is invited to this presentation at THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TORT LAW
654 Main Street- Winsted, CT
* Presentation 1:00pm to 2:00pm * 
* Museum will be OPEN 10am to 5:00pm *

Saturday, June 21, 2025 -
celebrating Juneteenth 

EVENT #2 the Winsted Soldiers' Monument will be OPEN 2:00pm to 4:00pm
The Public is invited to
THE WINSTED SOLDIERS' MONUMENT
84 Crown Street- Winsted, CT
* Monument will be OPEN 2:00pm to 4:00pm *
** Park always open during daylight hours **

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During the year, The Memorial Park grounds are open to the public during daylight hours - enjoy the Victorian Garden, picnic tables, the (seasonal) drinking fountain and beautiful views.
** The Soldiers' Monument is open on scheduled days and by appointment **
Contact: The Commission at: [email protected]
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.Visit:  https://youtu.be/6ExGoA6NLAY  for an aerial view of the Monument and Memorial Park.

 **YouTube Videos**
Indian Wars in CT by Hamish Lutris on January 20, 2024 https://youtu.be/vTljrAkL-EI

Visit our YouTube page!

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

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


Looking for a special gift:  The Soldiers' Monument Commission has pewter ornaments at $15, hats and T-shirts $20, and other items for sale; the price includes a donation to the Monument's restoration fund. Contact us to inquire: [email protected]
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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.
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