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Event:FREE: The Grand Re-Opening of Windsor Historical Society’s Strong-Howard House
Date:October 4th, 2015.
Time:1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:Windsor Historical Society, 96 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
Contact:Christina Vida, Windsor Historical Society
FREE: The Grand Re-Opening of Windsor Historical Society’s Strong-Howard House
On Sunday, October 4 be one of the first to experience Windsor Historical Society’s newly reopened Keeping Room and Pantry which completes the restoration! See hearth cooking in process and examine food preparation and storage tools used by Ann Howard. Sit in the parlor or at the dining table, examine bolts of fine fabric and millinery goods in the story, try out a four-poster bed, and pull some clothing out of the high chest or mending basket to try on. At 1:00, hear briefly from Curator Christina Vida and contractor John Armstrong about the restoration and view the official ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Enjoy cake, punch and some foods of the period. Try period games such as graces and rolling hoops, and take home a keepsake tour booklet. Cost: FREE.

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