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    Winchester Soldiers' Monument - Winchester Soldiers' Monument

    Winchester Soldiers' Monument

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I passed through Winchester a few years ago and missed this so on my next trip through Connecticut,…read morethis had to be a stop. This striking Civil War memorial blends Gothic architectural drama with deep civic pride. Its story spans decades of community effort, artistic vision, and historical reverence. The monument is a three-story Gothic-style tower built of locally quarried ashlar granite. Designed by Robert W. Hill of Waterbury, it features a square base with inward-sloping lower walls that straighten as they rise, crowned by crenellations. A circular tourelle projects from one corner of the third level, topped by a bronze figure of a Civil War soldier holding the colors - sculpted by George E. Bissell. The tower stands 44 feet tall and was originally intended to include an iron staircase, but a contractor dispute led to a temporary wooden one instead. Over time, additions included a square entrance arch, stone retaining walls, cannons, and a decorative fountain by Hartford sculptor Andrew Coppola in the 1970s. It is a challenge getting up the hill to the park but once here, you'll appreciate the tower and the view. [Review 1142 of 2025 - 130 in Connecticut - 24695 overall]

    Magnificent and awe inspiring…read more Two days ago, I reviewed the incredible Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Arch in Hartford. It was spectacular!! Little did I imagine that 48 hours later, and just 26 miles away, I would see another mind blowing veteran's monument that defies belief. The Winchester Soldiers' Monument is set way up high on a hill in a small park on Crown Street in Winsted. The land it sits on was donated in 1888 by three local gents to establish some sort of Civil War memorial and park. And what a memorial it turned into! They built a three-story granite castle that's over 40 feet tall. And what sits atop the tower? Why an 8' tall bronze statue of a Civil War soldier wearing a jacket and a hat, with a sword on his belt, and holding a flag. The Monument was dedicated on September 11, 1890. Special trains ran out of Hartford to bring a crowd of 20,000 to be a part of what the Hartford Courant described as "Winsted's Glorious Day." The Memorial Park is used for town celebrations and Veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies. Picnics, concerts, plays, religious ceremonies, and weddings are held here. What's pretty cool is that the image of the monument is an essential component of the Winchester Town Seal and the badges of it's police force. When you stand up on the hill, with the statue behind you, you get the impression that the soldier is standing guard, on a never ending vigil to protect his town. This one will give you the chills............

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    Winchester Civil War Memorial - Winchester Civil War Memorial

    Winchester Civil War Memorial

    3.0(2 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Similar in design and execution to other Civil War memorials in the north, this one is located in…read moreEast End Park. The park had been a military parade ground a century ago, making this an apt placement. Summarized from https://chs.org/finding_aides/ransom/132.htm... The memorial was dedicated on May 30, 1905. The original donor, Charles H. Pine (1845-1915) was present. At the age of 16, he served as a drummer in the 19th Connecticut Volunteers and served for three years. The memorial is 27 feet tall and features a soldier in greatcoat and cap, leaning on his upturned rifle. It could be said he is staring off into the distance at those who did not come home from the war. The inscriptions read... 1904 For The Dead A Tribute - For The Living A Memory - For Posterity An Emblem Of Loyalty To The Flag Of Their Country. On the north side... The Gift Of Charles B. Pine In honor of the patriotism and to perpetuate the memory of these 368 brave men who went forth from this town from 1861 to 1865 and periled their all that the nation might live this monument has been erected that all who come after them may be mindful of their deeds and fail not in the day of trial to emulate their example On the column, the battles where they fought... Petersburg * Antietam * Port Hudson * Cold Harbor There is parking along the street next to the park. [Review 1692 of 2024 - 96 in Connecticut - 22715 overall]

    This simple and modest World War Two monument is located in the town green where Main Street (Route…read more44) intersects with Park Place (Route 8). The green is a busy place, with all sorts of other markers, monuments, and memorials everywhere. It's a 2-sided marker that on one side honors the 1,551 Winchester citizens that served in the Second World War. The other side honors the 39 from Winchester that were killed in the war The inscriptions read: Dedicated To Those Veterans of W W II Who Paid The Ultimate Price For Freedom In Memory Of The 1551 Men & Women From Winchester Who Served In W W II The statue was dedicated on May 29, 2000. The memorial is a lot smaller than some of the other WW II memorials I have seen. It's also a lot less flashy. It's probably exactly what most members of the Greatest Generation would have wanted.

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    Winchester Center Historical Marker

    Winchester Center Historical Marker

    4.0(1 review)
    4.1 mi

    This is one of those state signs in every town, village, and "used to have people living here"…read moreplace in Connecticut. Winchester Center is closest to the la as t of those categories. It's very pretty, and people do live there, but if you need a bottle of milk you're driving at least 20 minutes. Anyway, it does warrant itself a sign from the state, titled "Winchester Center, 'The Old Society'" and reads: The first ecclesiastical society of Winchester was incorporated by the central assembly of the colony of Connecticut at its May session, 1768. The following year, a small, low, steeple-roofed building was erected for a meeting house about 7/10 of a mile south of the present Winchester Center Green;a rough granite post marks the site. The first census of the colony, taken in 1756, has 24 as the population of the entire town of Winchester. The next census, taken in 1774, shows 327 whites, 12 blacks. The Congregational Church was formed October 30, 1771, with 14 members. Only five years after the erection of the first house of worship, a committee was sent from the county court at Litchfield "to pitch the stakes" for a meeting house at the 'center'. On October 11, 1785, Dr. Josiah Everett deeded to the society for the sum of 1 £, 16s and 3d "lawful money" for a certain piece of land containing 56 1/2 rods "to build a meeting house on for divine worship, and for a suitable green around the same." In 1786 a new edifice was erected on this Green. The whipping post and stocks, those indispensable pillars of New England law and order, stood nearby on the green. The post served also for the posting of public notices. The third church, Greek revival with a Doric portico and facade of matched boards, was erected in 1841. Just north of the green, land was provided by 'Squire' Issac Bronson; with the stipulation that no building was ever again to be erected on the green. Our father's built shelter for their families and stock, then the church of God, then the school house. The early records of the town do not contain any accounts of building the first public schoolhouse. However, there is no doubt such buildings were erected. The 'chapel', across Winchester road from the church, began its existence as 'the Academy' finances by a group of investors "who purchased rights payable in higher education for their children." The Winchester institute (which stood some 700 north of the center green) a commodious seminary building opened in 1858 as a boarding and day school. It was the seat of learning for such great men as Dr. Fredrick S. Dennis and Dr. William H Welch (the latter discovered "ether"); after use as a seminary it became The Hill View Inn (destroyed by fire in 1929). The center had at one time two country stores, the Bronson Bros at the north side of the Green and S&L Hurlbut on Newfield Road. The latter building was acquired in 1895 by the Winchester Grange. Fire destroyed it in 1951 and the present grange hall was its replacement. The Winchester Center cemetery, acquired Mar. 16 1773 and the Hurlbut family cemetery are on South road, about a mile south east. The Danbury Courier cemetery is on Benedict road part of the original Winchester Center Settlement. You can park across from the sign near the Grange hall, and dash across and see it. The sign itself is on a small triangle of land, and you'll undoubtedly be in the way of cars if you try to park there.

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    American Museum of Tort Law

    American Museum of Tort Law

    4.0(16 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    ORIGIN: After nearly two decades of fundraising, the vision…read moreof a local resident and nationally-known author, lawyer, and political activist, Ralph Nader, became realized with the opening of the American Museum of Tort Law in 2015. LOCATION: The museum is located in the stately former Winsted Savings Bank, which had been constructed in 1925. The museum is open 10-5 Monday through Saturday, with shorter hours on Sundays (11-4). CONCEPT: The mission of the unique museum is to "educate, inform and inspire about two things: trial by jury; and the benefits of tort law" (@american.museum.of.tort.law, 2024). EXPERIENCE: The American Museum of Tort Law looks to educate and inspire citizens about "law of wrongful injuries, including motor vehicle crashes, defective products, medical malpractice, and environmental disasters" (website). The museum has several rooms with attractive and engaging displays to support this mission, including an installation of a Corvair -- the dangerously designed car that is the subject of one of the museum founder's popular books (Unsafe at Any Speed, 1965). Complementing displays is a small shop with a curated collection of books dedicated to the history of tort law. TIP: Consider coordinating a visit with a dinner at the well-regarded Lebanese restaurant just down the road -- Noujaims -- open 5-9 Thursday through Saturday. The museum's founder is of Lebanese decent, and even authored a family cookbook in 2020 (his family ran a restaurant in town), so it's a destination that will complement a museum visit.

    I was recently looking up unique places in CT, and stumbled upon the American Museum of Tort Law in…read moreWinsted! Now I am not a lawyer, but I am interested in law, and so decided to check it out. The museum was founded by CT attorney and four-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader (who was born in Winsted) and is located in the former Winsted Savings Bank building on Main St. It is actually the first and only law museum in the country, which I found pretty cool! Admission is $10 for adults, and there's free parking in lots on either side of the building. I went this past Saturday around 3PM, and was the only person in the place. You walk in the front door to a small gift shop, and there was a nice lady working behind the desk who was very friendly. The museum is not very big, but it really explains (in the most basic terms that non-lawyers will understand) what tort law is and its history, as well as the importance of jury trials. You will learn about precedent-setting civil cases, some of the most dangerous toys ever made, and famous cases like the McDonald's hot coffee case, Ford Pinto exploding gas tanks, lawsuits against the tobacco and asbestos companies, etc. There's a also a short video that you can sit and watch related to these same topics. Another room had interactive touch screens where you can explore other famous civil cases from around the country. The main centerpiece is a 1963 red Chevy Corvair, and an accompanying display of how Ralph Nader himself investigated safety issues with the vehicle. Overall, I found the museum very interesting, and learned a lot about tort and civil law! I was able to walk through the whole place in about an hour, and I stopped to read pretty much every display they had. Keep in mind that they do close for the winter, but their current hours are Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM, and Sun 11AM-4PM. Make sure to stop by!

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    Winchester Historical Marker - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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