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, May 17, 2025 - U.S. History Timeline Event – Sponsored by the Winsted Soldiers' Monument Commission in conjunction with the Winsted Historic Commission The Public is invited to THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT & Memorial Park 84 Crown Street- Winsted, CT * 10:00am - 4:00pm. * FREE * Celebrating Armed Forces Day Military Vehicles, Reenactor Displays, Camp Life, Military Demonstrations, Activities, Vendors, and More! The Winsted Canteen Swing Dance – Music by the Al Fenton Big Band! FREE Swing Dance Lesson 7:00pm - 8:00pm The Public is invited to THE BPO ELKS 844 LODGE 75 High Street- Winsted, CT * 8:00pm to 11:00pm * $25 per person * * Veterans and Active-Duty Military $10 each * Advance ticket purchase: email: [email protected] ****************************************************** Memorial Day – celebrated on Monday, May 26, 2025 10:15am – at the Soldiers’ Monument and Memorial Park - 84 Crown Street, Winsted, CT American Legion Honor Guard – bugle playing taps 10:30am – at the entrance to Forest View Cemetery – 171 Rowley Street, Winsted, CT Soldiers’ Monument Commission members place flowers at WWI Memorial 11:15am – at the George Dudley Memorial Park – corner of Division and Main Steets, Winsted Commission members honor soldiers from Korean and Persian Gulf Wars 11:30am – Beginning of the VFW lead Memorial Day Parade. Begins at the West end of town and concludes at the East End Park. 12:15pm – Soldiers’ Monument Commission organized Ceremony at East End Park to honor those who lost their lives in War. The Ceremony includes:
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] |
.Visit: https://youtu.be/6ExGoA6NLAY for an aerial view of the Monument and Memorial Park.
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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
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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.
