We hope everyone enjoyed our first foray into the world of print! Town Day, to be held on June 7 this year, will have some focus on the 175th Anniversary and the history of Winchester. Therefore, Winchester News is sponsoring a trolley tour covering some Winchester history that should dovetail
Winchester has been the home of many people who have won acclaim in their professional lives or participated with distinction in historic events. Below is a list of such individuals by category. Please contact the Archival Center for suggestions for further inclusions. AERONAUTICS/AVIATION Jay Bayard Benton, aeronaut Paul Collins,
When the first British colonists arrived in New England during the 17th century, the native inhabitants of the area now incorporated into the Town of Winchester were members of the Massachusett tribe. The original colonists were Puritans led by Gov. John Winthrop. The first colonial town to which Winchester territory
The new art show being hung at the Winchester Public Library this week might be an annual event, but this year it comes with a twist. “We wanted to honor the 175th anniversary of Winchester,” said Trish Gannon, a Winchester Artist Network member and participating artist. Gannon also serves on
Although industry was the making of the village of South Woburn and early town of Winchester, the time came when it was ousted from the town center and other parts of town. Along the river, in the place of factories, the town created parks. The first landscaped public area in
From Colonial times onward, the Aberjona River, running through town from Woburn down to the Mystic Lakes, offered a source of power for mills to operate in the area which became Winchester. The first industries were those essential to colonists, grist mills, sawmills, and a dye works. As the leather
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 will be held at the Sanborn House and Cultural Center, 15 High St., Winchester. For more information, visit the Historical Society’
Happy 175th, Winchester! It’s our pleasure as Winchester’s newest media outlet to celebrate our community as its birthday comes around. As many of you may know, Winchester News was born out of the Communications Study Committee, which was formed by the town in order to find out how
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: From May 1 to May 31, the Winchester Public Library will host the WAN group exhibit, incorporating the celebration of Winchester’s 175th anniversary as a central theme for the show. Over the next few weeks, you are encouraged to consider
Call it serendipity that paved the way for the organ extravaganza coming to First Congregational Church on March 21. Rev. Jane Ring Frank said they chose the date for a concert some time ago when they were setting the Ripley Concert Series Calendar. Frank said because she works with the
It may not be as exciting as celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next July, but Winchester’s historic community is looking forward to celebrating the town’s 175th birthday over the coming months. “There’s more attention given to the round numbers than
