Come share a table, a toast, and a tradition!
Join us for our Annual “Taste of Time” Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 15, 2:00 PM
1:00 p.m. VIP RECEPTION
2:00 p.m. HERITAGE DINNER
A beloved annual tradition returns! Travel through the centuries as you savor heritage recipes from the earliest days of the American colonies, following each century down to the present.
Whether you’re an old friend or a newcomer, you’ll find yourself welcomed with open arms here in Connecticut’s first and largest historic district.
The Host Committee also invites you to a special pre-meal champagne reception in the Silas Deane House at 1:00 PM at the Patron level and above. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from our founding years and period music performed by harpist Linda Traue, a member of the 5th Connecticut Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors.
DINNER MENU
First Course (1700–1800s)
Oysters Rockefeller on a Bed of Greens
Smoked Trout Pate with Rustic Dark Breads
Second Course (1900s)
Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast
Coq au Vin with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
Fresh Cranberry Relish
Roasted Cippolini Onions
Chestnut & Sage Pork Stuffing
Third Course (2000s)
Beef Short Rib with Celery Root Puree
Local Heirloom Squashes
Dessert
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Crème Fraiche & Caramel Sauce
Menu catered by Ani’s Table & Marketplace
** A vegetarian-compatible option is available. Please contact Abbie Cowan, Administrative Assistant at acowan@wdsmuseum.org or call (860) 529-0612 x 108 by November 9, 2026, to request the vegetarian option.
TICKETS
Purchase your ticket before sales end on November 9!
Heritage Dinner
WDS Member: $115
Friend: $130
VIP Reception + Heritage Dinner
Patron: $250 (admits 1)
Founder: $500 (admits 2)
Host Committee: $1,000 (admits 2)
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Need help? Email info@wdsmusuem.org or call 860-529-0612 x108.
Your Support
Your ticket helps us preserve and teach people about the landmark homes that are the hallmark of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. With your support, we can continue to connect our founding ideals to our present, build upon and interpret our unique collections, and inspire meaningful conversations about the past and its relevance today. Thank you.
THANKS TO OUR GRACIOUS SUPPORTERS:
Lead Sponsor:
Essex Financial
Preservation Partner:
Connecticut Roofcrafters
Host Committee:
Don & Pam Peterson (Honorary Chairs)
Douglas & Alice R.M. Hyland, Loftus & Charbra Jestin, Lee Kuckro, John Kulesza, Rudy & Beth Montgelas, Thomas Miano & Arleta Kordylewska
Founders:
Brenton Grom, Dorothy Lupariello
Harvest Sponsors:
Anapol Family Charitable Fund
KW Wealth Mangement Group
Harris Beach Murtha
Hearth Sponsor:
PeoplesBank
Friend Sponsor:
Jennifer Ahern
In-Kind Support:
Anderson Farm, Castor & Poly Boutique, Cottonwood + Church, CT Rental Center, D&D Market, Do’s & Dye Salon, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Just2Gals Mobile Bartending, The Town of Wethersfield
SPONSOR “A TASTE of TIME”: Gain visibility for your brand while supporting the mission of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. To learn more about sponsorship, call the Museum at 860.529.0612 x106 or visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wds-museum-thanksgiving-dinner-a-taste-of-time-sponsorship
