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The following was submitted by the Historical Society:
The Winchester Historical Society is kicking off its year-long celebration of Winchester’s 175th anniversary. This year’s programs will focus on Winchester people, architecture, and history.
All events are at the Sanborn House and Cultural Center, 15 High St., Winchester. For more information, visit the Historical Society’s website.
‘Vinson Owen: A First Family of Figure Skating’
On March 19, local historian Vincent Dixon will share the story of the Vinson Owen family with “Vinson Owen: A First Family of Figure Skating,” featuring remarks from Emilieanne Koehnlein, longtime U.S. Figure Skating judge.
A collections exhibit, including a marquette of Maribel Vinson Owen, will be on display.
Doors open on March 19 at 7 p.m. for refreshments. The program begins at 7:30 p.m.
‘Facing Change – How diversity came to Winchester’
The Winchester Historical Society continues its year-long celebration of Winchester’s 175 anniversary with a two-part series about Winchester people presented by Winchester historian and archivist Ellen Knight.
Part one will be presented on Winchester’s anniversary, April 30, when Knight will discuss the changing population of Winchester since its inception.
Doors open on April 30 at 7 p.m. for refreshments. The program begins at 7:30 p.m.
This program will also be livestreamed via WinCAM.
‘Winchester Women’s History’
On May 14, historian Ellen Knight will present part two of a two-part series about Winchester people. Knight will highlight notable Winchester women over the years.
Doors open on May 14 at 7 p.m. for refreshments. The program begins at 7:30 p.m.
This program will also be livestreamed via WinCAM.
