A guided tour of both homes and the Palisado Green is available by calling the Windsor Historical Society at 860-688-3813. Open April through October, Tues.–Sat., 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Built in 1740, this was the home of Oliver Ellsworth, a member of the Continental Congress, envoy to France after the Revolutionary War, framer of the United States Constitution, third chief justice of the Supreme Court and author of the Judiciary Act, which forms the basis for our present-day federal judiciary system.

Open May 15 through October 15. Tues., Wed. and Sat. from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This town green comprises part of the site of the stockade built during the Pequot War of 1637 and contains the Founders Monument that lists the names of the Windsor settlers who come from England in 1630 on the ship Mary and John.

Built in 1794, this is the fourth building for the First Church. Established by The Reverend John Warham and his followers, First Church is the oldest continually worshipping congregation in America, having been “gathered” in England in 1630. The ancient burial ground next to the church contains the gravesites of some of Windsor’s earliest settlers.

Located on a slight elevation above a bend of the Farmington River, the Loomis family homestead dates from 1640, making it one of the oldest houses in Connecticut. Its historical prestige and close ties with the early colonial life of Windsor have made it a symbol of the enduring virtures of those who founded this country.