Soldiers’ Monument
and Memorial Park
Town of Winchester, CT

The town’s Soldiers’ Monument Commission has announced its 2023 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.

Saturday, March 11th at 11:00am - Rick Spencer and The Soldiers Monument and Memorial Park presents "Songs of Ireland and Irish-America" in the community room of the Beardsley Library at 40 Monro Place, Winsted, CT 

** Many more to come! Look for updates soon! **

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

Visit our youtube page!

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.