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Sulema DePeyster Joins Windsor Historical Society

Sulema DePeyster Joins Windsor Historical Society
Windsor Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Sulema DePeyster has accepted the position of Community History Specialist to support its community engagement efforts. A recent UCONN graduate with a BA in history, DePeyster has garnered numerous awards in the field including the Undergraduate History Excellence Award and the Sandra Rux Fellowship for outstanding work on independent history projects. She has also worked closely with Professor Fiona Vernal and the Engaged, Public, Oral, and Community Histories (EPOCH) program, including collecting oral histories of Windsor residents.

DePeyster fills a newly created position at Windsor Historical Society, designed to foster community engagement as the Society begins its second century and looks to new ways to fulfill its historical mission. “We are thrilled to have Sulema join us at this pivotal time,” says Society director Doug Shipman. “She brings enormous talent and historical perspective, having worked with some of the very best faculty at UCONN, and her prior work with Windsor history will enable her to begin making a difference here at WHS right away!”

Sulema has already worked closely with the Society’s latest oral history project focused on WAACA, the Windsor Afro-American Civic Association, and will be deeply involved with the Society’s upcoming centennial events to help residents share their personal Windsor stories. “History has always been a great passion of mine,” notes DePeyster. “This incredibly rewarding experience is what inspired me to continue my work with oral histories and with WHS.” Sulema joins a Windsor Historical Society staff of six who, in partnership with dozens of dedicated volunteers, provide historical services and programs to people throughout the region and, thanks to virtual technology, across the country. Shipman is excited about the future and hopes that people will stop by to meet Sulema or join in our upcoming events to share their stories with her as she begins her work here in Windsor!

The Windsor Historical Society invites visitors to explore the people, places, and events that have shaped Windsor for over four centuries. The Society’s museum, historic houses and research library are located at 96 Palisado Avenue (Route 159) and are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

Visit us on the web at windsorhistoricalsociety.org for directions and more information about programs or volunteer opportunities. Want to know more about Windsor history? Just enter your email in the box at the bottom of our home page, and make sure to “like” the Society’s Facebook page and follow us on Twitter (@windsorct1633) for regular updates and insights.

96 Palisado Avenue Windsor, Connecticut 06095
Phone: (860- 688-3813) Fax: (860) 687-1633 E-mail: info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org



Windsor Historical Society
Windsor Historical Society
Contact: Douglas Shipman
96 Palisado Avenue | 860-688-3813
Windsor, CT 06095
Wed - Sat. 11-4 ;other times by arrangement
http://windsorhistoricalsociety.org
dshipman@windsorhistoricalsociety.org


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Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Nov 24 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Nov 26 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Nov 30 at L.P. Wilson
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Nov 30 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Dec 1 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Dec 3 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Dec 8 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Dec 10 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Dec 10 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Dec 14 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Dec 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Dec 16 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Dec 17 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Nov 24 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Nov 26 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Nov 24 at Windsor Train Station Studios