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Windsor Connecticut (CT)
Welcome to Windsor Connecticut in Hartford County
  
The mission of First Town Downtown is to position and promote Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that protects and utilizes its proud heritage as the basis for developing vibrant recreational, economic and cultural activity well into the 21st century.
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History:
Windsor, Connecticut's first community, was launched in 1633 when settlers sailed from Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts to establish themselves at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers. The Native Americans referred to this area as Matianuck.
The Reverend John Warham and 60 members of his congregation, a church organized in England in 1630, arrived two years later, and renamed the settlement Dorchester. A final name change to Windsor was decreed in 1637 by the colony's General Court.
Windsor Public Schools
Students in Windsor’s schools benefit from the school system’s excellent facilities, its progressive curriculum and its experienced and dedicated professional staff. Students and families also have access to a number of special programs and features that offer unique opportunities for learning and for family involvement. Some of these programs take place within the schools while others offer experiences beyond the school walls or even beyond the town’s boundaries.
Recreation
There are many things to see and do while visiting our Town. Windsor is home to 27 recreational sites totaling 1,155 acres. There are two public access golf courses, 21 tennis courts, and four swimming pools. Windsor's two libraries hold over 100,000 volumes of books and are connected to the internet with the latest technology. Please feel free to browse here for further information on Windsor's many historical, natural, and recreational attractions.
Points of Interest
Historic Windsor Center is rich in assets. From the Town Green that has been preserved and celebrated on the National Register of Historic Places, to the renovated Huntington House into beautiful office space and renovation of obsolete factory buildings into quality living space at First Town Condominiums which are located in the heart of Windsor's downtown. A variety of shopping abounds with the many specialty retail stores and restaurants, recreational activities, and of course, history!
The Shad Derby is a long standing tradition in Windsor, Connecticut. It is not just one festival day. No, it is a full season-long series of activities culminating in the highly anticipated Shad Derby Parade! |
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