With insight into local politics from current and former elected officials, you won’t want to miss this timely conversation on Black political representation in Windsor. Join us and friends from both sides of the political aisle on Wednesday, November 1, from noon to 1:30 PM to break bread and discuss Windsor’s political history, just in time for election day.

This upcoming session of Windsor Historical Society’s popular Exploring Windsor’s Black History Lunch Conversations will focus on the changing nature of Black political representation in Windsor over recent decades. In a town comprised of 52% people of color, why does our town council not represent this demographic more fully? How has this changed over the years? Why has Windsor never had a Black mayor? What might the future bring?

Bring your own lunch or enjoy the light snacks provided at the museum. Free, with advanced registration at windsorhistoricalsociety.org.

The Windsor Historical Society, founded in 1921, invites visitors to explore the people, places, and events that have shaped Windsor for over four centuries. The Society’s museum and research library is located at 96 Palisado Avenue (Route 159) and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM, with house tours at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. General admission to the library and historic houses is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students, and free to children under 12 and WHS members. Visitors are free to browse the museum store and exhibit galleries at no charge, thanks to generous support of the Town of Windsor.

Visit us on the web at windsorhistoricalsociety.org for directions and more information about programs or volunteer opportunities. Want to know more about Windsor history? Just enter your email in the box at the bottom of our home page, and make sure to “like” the Society’s Facebook page and follow us on Twitter (@windsorct1633) for regular updates and insights.