| AUGUST 19, 2013 -- Take a trip to the heart of historic Litchfield County, Connecticut and experience the sights and sounds Winchester Center Day on Saturday, September 14th, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Winchester Center is a quaint New England community, complete with tree-lined roads and a town green surrounded by the Congregational Church, Grange Hall and historic homes. The numerous organizations of Winchester Center have each planned events as part of this special community day.
The town green will come alive for Winchester Center Day with an Antique Car and Motorcycle Show, and music in the Gazebo by "Dark Horse" from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The Winchester Center Congregational Church, established in 1771, will host an open house with a quilting demonstration, guided tours showcasing their history with a slide presentation, children's games and activities and more.
Winchester Grange, who is celebrating their 125th Anniversary in 2013, will host a Craft Sale with over 20 vendors inside the Grange Hall from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Grange will have a video presentation and display celebrating their history, and offer games and activities for children. The Winchester Grange 125th Anniversary Commemorative Recipe Book will also be available for purchase at the Grange Hall.
The Winchester Center Historical Association will have it's museum open throughout the day, giving tours of the Old Chapel with many items on display, and will be showcasing a cider press demonstration serving freshly made apple cider, as well as a timber hewing demonstration. While visiting the museum, be sure to note the old chimney which marks the home of the first settler, Caleb Beach, in 1750. The Historical Association is a volunteer organization with members working to promote awareness of the area's rich history.
The Winchester Center Volunteer Fire Department, organized in 1948, located behind the Grange Hall, will be participating in the festivities by having its firetrucks on display, a firefighting foam demonstration, and a turnout gear race for children.
Food will be available for purchase throughout the day at the Church, the Grange Hall, and the Historical Association.
The small village of Winchester Center lies about 4 miles southwest of Winsted, or approximately 6 miles northeast of Torrington, at the intersection of Route 263 and Newfield Road. A rain date for Winchester Center Day has been set for Sunday, September 15th.
For more information:
Winchester Center Congregational Church: http://www.WinchesterCenterCongChurch.org - (860) 379-8900 - winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
Winchester Grange: http://www.WinchesterGrange.org - (860) 626-0326 - info@winchestergrange.org
Winchester Center Volunteer Fire Department: http://www.winchesterfire.org - (860) 379-1750
Winchester Center Historical Association: 860-738-0766 - btahc2000@earthlink.net |
