By Mrs. Sue Fitts
Apple trees and their products, cider and brandy, were frequently mentioned among the farm products of early Windsor, circa 1695. The Rev. Edward’s orchard appears from his book to have been very productive. It was located on the high, sandy land east of his house where today the countryside is covered with woods. Stunted descendants of these old colonial orchards are still found among the trees. In later years, the high well-drained soil of the Wapping hills was used for planting orchards. Perhaps the most famous location is Orchard Hill, located in the northeast section of the Town. These orchards still flourish after many years.
Please note that despite possible inaccuracies, we will include the description of each quilt square as published in the 1995 revised and corrected second edition booklet. This second edition was published in celebration of South Windsor’s “sesquicentennial” anniversary, 1845-1995, and was dedicated to the memory of Gail Woodard, who passed away in 1994. The revised edition was compiled by Charles E. Woodward in September, 1995, with the assitance of Doris Burgdorf who provided many historical corrections.