The Town of Winchester invites everyone to join our local VFW Post 296 and American Legion in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Please take part in one or more of tomorrow’s ceremonies and gatherings throughout Winsted as we come together to express our gratitude.
Schedule of Events:
Northwestern Regional School #7
Gather at 7:45 AM
Breakfast at 8:00 AM
Program begins at 9:00 AM
100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted
Forest View Cemetery
“11-11-11” Ceremony begins at 11:00 AM
American Legion Color Guard arrives at 10:15 AM
Refreshments to follow at VFW Post 296 — 114 Colebrook River Road
The Gilbert School
Gather at 10:30 AM
Light refreshments at 10:45 AM
Lunch at 11:45 AM
Appreciation Assembly after lunch
200 Williams Avenue, Winsted
Soldiers Monument
Public Reading of the Gettysburg Address
Begins at 2:00 PM (Color Guard arrives 1:30 PM)
84 Crown Street, Winsted
Let’s come together as one community to honor our veterans — past, present, and future — whose courage and sacrifice safeguard our freedom.
