Soldiers’ Monument
and Memorial Park
Town of Winchester, CT


The town’s Soldiers’ Monument Commission has announced its 2022 openings and events to be held at the Monument and Memorial Park on Crown Street:
Work on the replacement of the windows on the 2nd and 3rd floor will continue through June.  During this phase of the construction, only the Monument’s first floor will be open to the public.

The following events have been scheduled; public participation welcomed and encouraged.

Monday, May30th – Flag raising ceremony with the VFW 10:15 am
  • Memorial Day Ceremony, East End Park, at the conclusion of the VFW parade
  • First floor opening of Monument from 2 to 4 pm – Grounds open for picnicking.
 
Sunday, June 19th – Commemoration of Juneteenth with band concert from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
  • First floor opening of Monument.  Grounds open for picnicking.
  • Rain venue:  Whiting Mills, Community Room
 
Monday, July 4th – community open reading of the Declaration of Independence
  • Reading begins 2 pm
  • First floor opening of Monument from 2 – 4 pm. Grounds open for picnicking.
 
Sunday, August 7th – historical program by Virginia Schultz-Charette—2:15 pm
  • First floor opening of Monument from 2 – 4 pm. Grounds open for picnicking
 
Sunday, September 11th – re-dedication ceremony / official re-opening -- Ice-cream social
  • Monument was originally dedicated on September 11, 1890; this re-dedication ceremony will show the completed replacement of windows in the monument and opening of the 2nd and 3rd floors.
  • Ceremony to begin at 2 pm.  Monument open until 4 pm
 
Saturday, October 15th – Soldiers’ Monument Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk
  • Forest View Cemetery (rain date: Sunday, October 16th)
  • Tours begin at 12:30 pm with the last tour beginning at 2:30 pm
 
Friday, November 11th – reading of the Gettysburg Address 2 pm
  • Monument open from 2 to 4 pm.  Grounds open for picnicking

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

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

On Saturday, November 13th, 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 be performed in the Gilbert School auditorium, Williams Avenue, and featured 18 area residents portraying some of the town’s historical characters and highlights snippets of the town’s rich history. More than 250 photographs and several video will enrich knowledge and spark memories.   
We welcome donations to: Soldiers’ Monument Commission, Box 322, Winsted, CT 06098

The Soldiers' Monument
Commission members are: 
Jack Bourque - Chairman
Steve Dew - Vice-Chairman
Lynn Kessler - Treasurer
Deborah Kessler - Secretary
Virginia Shultz-Charette
Kristin Dowler
Shiela S. Sedlack
Thomas Sullivan
Douglas Werner
Verna Gilson - Historical Consultant
Looking for a special gift:  The Soldiers' Monument Commission has pewter ornaments at $20 and note cards at $8 for sale; the price includes a donation to the monument's restoration fund. Contact Commission Chairman Jack Bourque jjb06098@yahoo.com to inquire. 
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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 the replacement of all the windows and frames.