The First Church, a member of the United Church of Christ, has been in continual service for 370 years, since the landing of the Mary and John that sailed from Plymouth, England in 1630. It is the oldest religious community in the state and one of the oldest Christian congregations in the U.S. The Meeting House is the fourth such, built over 270 years ago, with many capital renovations. The adjoining cemetery dates to the 1600s. Tours available by appointment
Location:
75 Palisado Ave, Windsor Connecticut 06095
Telephone
860-688-7229 Fax 860-688-9408
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Worcester) American Antiquarian Society
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum
(Springfield) Basketball Hall of Fame
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02/21 Coming to The Windsor area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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