Take a trip to the heart of Litchfield County, Connecticut and experience the colors of fall while you enjoy the sights and sounds of Winchester Center Day on Saturday, October 15. 

Winchester Center is a quaint New England community, complete with tree-lined roads and a town green surrounded by the Congregational Church, Grange Hall and historic homes. A number of local organizations have each planned events as part of this special community day.  

The Winchester Center Congregational Church, established in 1768, will host an open house from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, complete with a Bake Sale.

Winchester Grange will be hosting a Tag Sale at the Grange Hall from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Formed January 2, 1888, the Grange is one of the largest Community Granges east of the Mississippi River in membership, and is extremely active in the Winchester Center community, holding numerous programs and events year-round.

The Winchester Center Historical Association will have it's museum open throughout the day, with many historical items on display, and will have their new calendars and notecards available for purchase.  While visiting the museum, be sure to note the old chimney which marks the home of the first settler, Caleb Beach, in 1750.  The Historical Association is a volunteer organization with members working to promote awareness of the area's rich history.

The Winchester Center Volunteer Fire Department will also be participating by having its firetrucks on display for viewing on the Green.

The small village of Winchester Center lies about 4 miles southwest of Winsted, or approximately 6 miles northeast of Torrington, at the intersection of Route 263 and Newfield Road. For more information about the event, please contact Pam Wright at 860-921-6459.