Windham, CT Celebrates America's 250th

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Windham, CT Celebrates America's 250th America Turns 250 in 2026! Welcome to the official “Windham, CT Celebrates America’s 250th” page!

This page will inform residents, visitors, and stakeholders about Windham, CT's upcoming America’s 250th events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities!

10/08/2026

SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8th, at EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater, 896 Main Street, Willimantic - 7:00pm movie start time (6pm doors)!

Join blues legend James Montgomery as he celebrates the live and work of his late younger brother, Jefferey Montgomery, with a screening of the documentary film "America You Kill Me' followed by a very special concert featuring:

James Montgomery - voice/harmonica
Christine "The Beehive Queen" Ohlman - vocals
Dr. David "Lefty" Foster - voice
Cliff Goodwin - guitar
John Ryder - bass

Tickets are available at https://riverroomwilli.com or walk-up.

Join us!

🎉 Three great reasons to visit downtown Willimantic this week! 🎉Whether you're looking for family fun, one of Connecticu...
07/15/2026

🎉 Three great reasons to visit downtown Willimantic this week! 🎉

Whether you're looking for family fun, one of Connecticut's favorite downtown festivals, or a night of dancing, Willimantic has got you covered!

🎩 Wednesday, July 15 (6pm at Shaboo Stage)

Matt Matthews Magic Show (FREE!)
Bring the whole family to the Shaboo Stage for an evening of incredible illusions, laughs, and interactive entertainment as part of the Leo J. & Rose Pageau Trust Summer Series.

🎶 Thursday, July 16 (6-9pm Main Street, Willimantic)

Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Street Fest (FREE!)

🇺🇸 Check out Bev York doing Declaration Trivia and photo ops (usually in front of The Willimantic Public Library)!🇺🇸

Main Street comes alive with 140+ vendors, 30+ food trucks, live music on multiple stages, a b**r garden, family activities, and thousands of visitors for one of eastern Connecticut's biggest monthly celebrations!

💃 Friday, July 17 (7:30pm The River Room - Willimantic)

Latin Dance Social #5 ( Tickets: https://riverroomwilli.com )
Keep the fun going at The River Room with live music by Bentetu, complimentary snacks, a cash bar, and an evening of dancing that's perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Make it a week to remember—support local events, enjoy amazing entertainment, and experience everything downtown Willimantic has to offer!

📍 Willimantic, Connecticut

07/05/2026

The Windham Concert Band
Performs Lee Greenwood’s “Proud To Be An American” and “America The Beautiful” at Windham 250 Event on July 4th!

07/05/2026

Grammy award-winner, Zaccai Curtis, and his Quartet absolutely LIT UP the Shaboo Stage in Willimantic as a part of Windham, CT Celebrates America's 250th: COMMEMORATION EVENT at 1:30pm on July 4th!

Check out this great saxophone solo by alto saxophonist, Kris Allen!

Video: Kasia Dent

🍔🌭🧁 Come hungry tomorrow! 🇺🇸Food vendors will be ready to serve when the gates open at 12:30pm for Windham, CT Celebrate...
07/04/2026

🍔🌭🧁 Come hungry tomorrow! 🇺🇸

Food vendors will be ready to serve when the gates open at 12:30pm for Windham, CT Celebrates America’s 250th at Jillson Park / Shaboo Stage!

Featuring:

Lizzies Curbside Catering
El Guanajuato Restaurante
Leo's Hotdog Cart
A Cupcake for Later
First Congregational Church of Willimantic, UCC
Lemonique

Bring the family, grab something delicious, and settle in for an afternoon of live music, living history, community celebration, and patriotic fun!

📍 Jillson Park / Shaboo Stage
🕧 Gates & food trucks open: 12:30pm
🎶 Program begins: 1:30pm
🔗 More info: linktr.ee/windhamAM250

🇺🇸 Windham, CT Celebrates America’s 250th merch is HERE! 🇺🇸Celebrate America’s 250th — Windham style — with commemorativ...
07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Windham, CT Celebrates America’s 250th merch is HERE! 🇺🇸

Celebrate America’s 250th — Windham style — with commemorative items featuring our special frog-themed Windham America 250 design! The official WindhamCTCreations Etsy shop includes T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more, all made to help you show your hometown pride during this historic celebration.

🎆 Shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WindhamCTCreations/

Wear it. Gift it. Save it as a piece of Windham history!

Celebrate Our Past. Inspire Our Future. 🇺🇸🐸

🚨 JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! 🚨Windham, CT is about to make history — and you do not want to hear about this after the fact!This S...
07/03/2026

🚨 JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! 🚨

Windham, CT is about to make history — and you do not want to hear about this after the fact!

This Saturday, July 4th, Jillson Park comes alive for Windham, CT Celebrates America’s 250th with historical actors, living history, food trucks, live music, family fun, and a huge community celebration unlike anything Windham has seen before!

🎭 Meet historical actors
🎶 Hear incredible live music
🍔 Grab food from local food trucks
🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th right here in Windham
✨ Bring the kids, bring the family, bring your friends — just don’t miss it!

📍 Jillson Park / Shaboo Stage
🗓 Saturday, July 4th
⏰ Gates open at 12:30 PM
🎤 Show starts at 1:30 PM

After the Boom Box Parade, head straight to Jillson Park and be part of the celebration everyone will be talking about.
Two days. One huge celebration. Be there. 🇺🇸🎆

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