Back East Brewery & Kitchen

Think you know everything? Test your knowledge at Windsor Historical Society’s annual Shad Derby Trivia Contest on Thursday, April 23rd, 6-8 p.m. at Back East Brewing Company, 1296 Blue Hills Avenue in Bloomfield. 
Teams of up to 6 members can compete across five rounds of questions ranging from pop culture to Connecticut history to fish! Do you know how many species of shad there are? Or what the Connecticut state bird is? Learn and level up your team. 
 
Prizes will be awarded for contest winners, best team name, and round winners. New this year is a competition for best shad costume (yes, you read that right!) and the contestant serving the best fish look will walk away with a beautiful crown.
Join us for a night of friends, laughter, and a fight to the top. A good time is guaranteed for all! Pre-registration suggested, but drop-ins and onlookers welcome! Sign up at <a href="https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/</a>. $10 per person or $50 for a team of 6. 
For more information, visit <a href="mailto:WindsorHistoricalSociety.org">WindsorHistoricalSociety.org</a>
or email <a href="mailto:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org">info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org</a>.

Local Event: Shad Trivia Contest!

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Shad Trivia Contest!

Think you know everything? Test your knowledge at Windsor Historical Society’s annual Shad Derby Trivia Contest on Thursday,...

Windsor Historical Society

Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a historical setting! Learn about Windsor’s people and their stories while “doing” history! Daily program themes build an understanding of Windsor’s diverse history from earliest times to the present day.
Monday, August 3, Colonial Connections. Students will learn about 1600s Connecticut through crafts and play. They will learn to weave, make a sparkling shad, and compete in colonial games.
Tuesday, August 4, 1776 Sensations. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In honor of the American Revolution, students will set up a soldier’s tent, discover the music of the fife and drum, and learn the beautiful science of cartography.
Wednesday, August 5, Boats and Bridges. The early 1800s were defined by a transportation revolution. Trains, bridges, and the Windsor Locks Canal system forever changed how people and products came to Windsor. Students will learn how to work the canals, build a boat that floats, and a rail that won’t fail.
Thursday, August 6, Impressions and Imagination. Connecticut has an important place in art history. Circa 1900, American Impressionism found its heart in our tiny state. It was also the home of the creator of the Crayola crayon. Students will honor this history by creating their own Impressionist masterpiece and crafting with crayons.
Friday, August 7, Modernizing Moments. Radio, television, and movies all found their form in the early 1900s. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Historical Society’s collection, explore the science behind these technologies, and refresh themselves with a signature soda.
Registration required by July 24th. $45 for one day or $175 for the week

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