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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LECTURE | Victorian-Era Colonial Revival: Late 19th Century Furniture of New York Cabinetmakers Matthew Meier & Ernest Hagen
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LECTURE \nJoin us for an exclusive virtual lecture* with Grant S. Quertermous\, Curator & Director of Collections at the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation\, as he delves into the history and craftsmanship of a remarkable 1892 Meier & Hagen mirror from the Webb Deane Stevens Museum’s collection\, and the evolution of Meier & Hagen furniture. \nThe mirror was produced by Meier & Hagen in 1892 and is on display in our new exhibition: Out of The Attic: A Century of Collecting. \nThursday May 22nd\, 7:00 pm \nMembers: $10 \nNon-Members: $15 \n*Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture. \nGrant Quertermous | Grant Quertermous is the Curator and Director of Collections for the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation (formerly Classical American Homes Preservation Trust)\, a position he has held since 2020. He previously served as Curator at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden\, a National Historic Landmark in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington\, D.C. for five years and prior to that he was the Assistant Curator at James Madison’s Montpelier for nine years during its major restoration and furnishing project. He holds an undergraduate degree in history from Murray State University and a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina. His book\, A Georgetown Life\, the Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon of Tudor Place was published by Georgetown University Press in 2020. \n  \nThis lecture is generously supported by the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation. 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/virtual-lecture-victorian-era-colonial-revival-late-19th-century-furniture-of-new-york-cabinetmakers-matthew-meier-ernest-hagen/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Antiques & Collectibles
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SUMMARY:Restoration Revealed: Craftsmen at Work
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Revealed: Craftsmen at Work \nStep into living history every Thursday at 2 PM \nWatch master craftsmen breathe new life into centuries-old treasures at WDS Museum’s weekly restoration showcase. From the skilled hands of Mount Vernon’s master carpenter Nathanial Ulfers to rising talent like American College of Building Arts intern Ryan\, witness traditional trades that built America. \nSee history unfold before your eyes: \n\nAn 18th-century loom taking shape timber by timber\nHistoric interiors restored with period-authentic techniques\nThe iconic 1752 Joseph Webb House receiving its new cedar-shake roof\n\nThis isn’t just observation—it’s immersion. Chat directly with our artisans about time-honored methods passed down through generations. Discover the secrets behind mortise-and-tenon joinery\, hand-split shingles\, and authentic colonial finishes that have weathered nearly three centuries. \nEvery Thursday brings something new. Check our social media Thursday mornings to preview the day’s projects\, or simply drop by to be surprised. Whether you’re a history buff\, DIY enthusiast\, or curious about American craftsmanship\, you’ll leave with newfound appreciation for the skills that shaped our nation. \nNo tickets required—just curiosity and a respect for the craft. \nRestoration Revealed: Where the past meets the present\, one careful stroke at a time. \nMade possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/restoration-revealed-craftsmen-at-work/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Workshop,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Preservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Out of the Attic: Inventing Antiques in Twentieth-Century New England
DESCRIPTION:LECTURE \nWhat transforms a discarded object into a treasured antique? Join acclaimed historian and independent scholar Briann Greenfield as she reveals how Connecticut and New England didn’t just collect antiques—they invented the very idea of what makes something “antique.” Through a century of transformation\, she traces how everyday objects evolved from dusty attic finds to coveted museum pieces. Greenfield uncovers the fascinating stories of collectors\, dealers\, and curators who shaped American material culture\, showing how personal passion and cultural values created the antique market we know today. \n*This event is available in person and via Zoom. \nIn-person at 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT or on Zoom. Zoom details will be shared via email in advance of the lecture. \nTickets: $15 | $10 Members \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/out-of-the-attic-inventing-antiques-in-twentieth-century-new-england/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Coming Home: The Story of a Tulip and Sunflower Chest With Pat Kane
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets \nRenowned decorative arts scholar Pat Kane reveals the remarkable story of Connecticut’s Wethersfield chest tradition in this specialized lecture. Explore the intersection of artistry\, craftsmanship\, and cultural identity through these colonial masterpieces that represent some of America’s finest early furniture making. Kane’s expertise illuminates how these functional objects reflect broader patterns of settlement\, trade\, and artistic expression in the Connecticut River Valley\, making them invaluable windows into colonial American life and\naesthetics. \nTickets: General Admission $15| Members $10 | Jenrette Society & Students $5 \nBio | Patricia E. Kane\, Friends of American Arts Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Yale University Art Gallery\, has been at Yale since receiving her M.A. from the University of Delaware\, Winterthur Program in Early American Culture in 1968. The topic of her Master’s thesis was the seventeenth-century joined furniture of Hartford County.  She received her Ph.D. in art history from Yale in 1987. She oversees collections of American decorative arts and design that range from the seventeenth century to the present.  Since 2002 she has directed the Rhode Island Furniture Archive at the Yale University Art Gallery that documents furniture making in Rhode Island from 1650 to 1830. The results of this research are disseminated through a website\, https://americandecorativearts.yale.edu/ \, hosted by Jstor\, and Art and Industry in Early America: Rhode Island Furniture 1650–1830\, a publication for a 2016 exhibition at the Art Gallery. In addition to ongoing research on early Rhode Island furniture\, she has collaborated with scientists at Yale to identify the different species of mahogany used in early American furniture. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-masterworks-in-wood-understanding-wethersfields-furniture-legacy-with-pat-kane/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Antiques & Collectibles,Preservation
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Tour Tickets \nExperience Christmas in our historic houses\, beautifully lit in the evenings for two weekends in December. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor both historic and contemporary\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. \nFeel the tingle and excitement of this most wonderful time of the year as you explore rooms transformed by interior designers and decorators showcasing both traditional and fanciful decor. \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of fabulous holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and hostess gifts. \nTours will be held at 6\, 7\, and 8 PM on each date. Groups are limited to 12. Tours include walking and stair climbing\, and are appropriate for adults and children 13+. NSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. Don’t delay\, as tickets are sure to sell out! Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Tour Tickets \nExperience Christmas in our historic houses\, beautifully lit in the evenings for two weekends in December. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor both historic and contemporary\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. \nFeel the tingle and excitement of this most wonderful time of the year as you explore rooms transformed by interior designers and decorators showcasing both traditional and fanciful decor. \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of fabulous holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and hostess gifts. \nTours will be held at 6\, 7\, and 8 P.M. on each date. Groups are limited to 12. Tours include walking and stair climbing\, and are appropriate for adults and children 13+. NSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. Don’t delay\, as tickets are sure to sell out! Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-4/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden Women of Delftware
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden Women of Delftware\nWDS Book Talk with Genevieve Wheeler Brown \nThursday\, March 12\, 7:00 PM \nThis lecture is offered in person and via ZOOM. Please purchase virtual tickets prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the lecture to ensure you receive the link.  \nPurchase Tickets\n  \nWhen over seventy-five pieces of rare Delftware were discovered in a historic Manhattan townhouse\, decorative art expert Genevieve Wheeler Brown recognized these exquisite ceramics held secrets overlooked for centuries. Join us for an illustrated journey through the hidden history of this beloved art form and the remarkable women who shaped it. \nThrough vivid images of 17th and 18th century treasures—puzzle jugs\, flower pyramids\, Persian blue teapots\, and ornate tiles—Brown reveals the stories of female factory owners like Barbara Rotteveel\, who founded “The Three Bells” in 1671\, and royal patron Queen Mary II\, whose passion for blue and white ceramics sparked a decorative revolution. Discover how pioneering American collectors Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II laid the groundwork for women in museums while preserving decorative arts for future generations. \nPart art history\, part detective story\, this presentation celebrates the artistry and forceful female lives behind one of the world’s most coveted ceramics. \nTickets: $15 | $12.50 Virtual | $10 Members \nThis lecture will be offered in person and via Zoom. \n*Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture. \nAbout the Author: As a decorative art advisor and writer with over thirty years in the art world\, including a decade with Christie’s in New York and London\, Genevieve Wheeler Brown has been actively involved in the community of Delftware. She has also participated on the Antiques Roadshow as an appraiser with an eye out for overlooked “treasure.” In her role\, she has held innumerable objects\, from fake Stradivari violins to gold-mounted Faberge eggs\, considering their value but also the stories they can tell. Beyond Blue and White has been named an NPR Here & Now Editors’ Pick!\, The Art Newspaper‘s Book Bag Selection and recently received glowing reviews by the Magazine ANTIQUES and The Wall Street Journal. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-beyond-blue-and-white-the-hidden-women-of-delftware/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Book Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | America's Tapestry: Fiber Arts & The Revolution
DESCRIPTION:LECTURE | America’s Tapestry: Fiber Arts & The Revolution with Stefan Romero of America’s Tapestry\, a collaborative community embroidery project \nThursday\, April 9\, 7 PM \nBuy Tickets \nJoin WDS and America’s Tapestry to learn about the prominent role needle art is playing in our nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. America’s Tapestry founder and director Stefan Romero will discuss the creation of this collaborative community embroidery project\, highlighting lesser-known stories from the American Revolution. Get a deep dive on everything from panel design to the stories of those who are working on bringing these incredible embroideries to life. From finding inspiration in the Scottish Borders to grassroots organizing in the United States\, hear the story of how this ambitious project came to life. \nTickets: $15 |$12.50 Virtual | $10 Members \nThis lecture will be offered in person and via Zoom. \n*Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture. \n  \nStefan Romero | Director and Founder of America’s Tapestry Stefan Romero is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious College of Fine Arts\, where he specialized in the dress and textiles of Colonial America. As a Fulbright Scholar\, Stefan deepened his understanding of the discipline through his Masters Degree at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. In collaboration with William & Mary (VA)\, Seton Hill University (PA)\, and a number of carefully selected historical and craft organizations\, Stefan is creating a unique exhibition: “America’s Tapestry”. To learn more about America’s Tapestry\, please visit www.americastapestry.com.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-250-americas-tapestry-fiber-arts-the-revolution/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Webb Barn Sale
DESCRIPTION:WEBB BARN SALE \nSaturday\, April 18 & Sunday\, April 19 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | Rain or Shine! \nOne person’s heirloom is another’s greatest find. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut (NSCDA-CT) returns with their beloved biennial sale — a community favorite fundraiser in support of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. \nBrowse an extraordinary array of donated goods: fine silver\, tableware\, art\, jewelry\, linens\, rugs\, small furniture\, kitchenware\, collectibles\, toys\, garden items\, holiday décor\, and so much more. Every purchase directly supports the preservation and programming of one of Connecticut’s most cherished historic landmarks. \nCome early for first pick—and come ready to discover something wonderful. \nAdmission: $5 per adult | Children under 18 free \nPayment: Cash\, check\, and credit cards accepted at the door \nParking: Free parking is available behind the Webb Barn on the museum campus\, on Main Street\, at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street)\, and at the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department lot (171 Main Street).
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/webb-barn-sale-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Webb Barn\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Free,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
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SUMMARY:Webb Barn Sale
DESCRIPTION:WEBB BARN SALE \nSaturday\, April 18 & Sunday\, April 19 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | Rain or Shine! \nOne person’s heirloom is another’s greatest find. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut (NSCDA-CT) returns with their beloved biennial sale — a community favorite fundraiser in support of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. \nBrowse an extraordinary array of donated goods: fine silver\, tableware\, art\, jewelry\, linens\, rugs\, small furniture\, kitchenware\, collectibles\, toys\, garden items\, holiday décor\, and so much more. Every purchase directly supports the preservation and programming of one of Connecticut’s most cherished historic landmarks. \nCome early for first pick—and come ready to discover something wonderful. \nAdmission: $5 per adult | Children under 18 free \nPayment: Cash\, check\, and credit cards accepted at the door \nParking: Free parking is available behind the Webb Barn on the museum campus\, on Main Street\, at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street)\, and at the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department lot (171 Main Street).
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/webb-barn-sale-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Webb Barn\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Free,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | The Art of Collecting
DESCRIPTION:LECTURE | The Art of Collecting with Ned Lazaro \nThursday\, May 14\, 7:00 PM \nPurchase Tickets \nWhat drives someone to seek out a two-hundred-year-old sampler—and what does that impulse tell us about who we are? Join textile historian Ned Lazaro\, Associate Curator of Textiles and Costumes at The Wadsworth Atheneum and former curator of textiles at Historic Deerfield for a moderated discussion on the history of collecting schoolgirl samplers and other forms of needlepoint in the United States. From early needlework to printed broadsides\, discover how these rescued objects shaped our understanding of material culture—and why they still matter. \nTickets: $15 |$12.50 Virtual | $10 Members \nThis lecture will be offered in person and via Zoom. \n*Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture to Members and Virtual ticket holders. \n  \nNed Lazaro | David E. (Ned) Lazaro is the Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford\, Connecticut. He manages a collection of roughly 7\,500 items\, including costumes and textiles ranging from Egyptian artifacts to contemporary fashion. Lazaro specializes in interpreting fashion history\, including 18th-to-20th-century deportment. 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-art-of-collecting/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Civic Stitches: Early American Needlework and National Identity 
DESCRIPTION:LECTURE | Civic Stitches: Early American Needlework and National Identity  with Emily Whitted\, Guest-Curator\, American Girlhood: Needlework\, Memory\, and The Making of a Nation  \n\nThursday\, September 10\, 6:00 PM \nPurchase Tickets\nThis companion lecture to the exhibition American Girlhood by guest curator Emily Whitted will explore the larger history of needlework as part of early American education for girls. In the aftermath of the American Revolution\, female education was a critical space for civic development\, and needlework was one educational medium in which girls processed their own identities within the new nation. This lecture will connect needlework within the exhibition with pieces from other public collections\, and broadly trace the rich lives of early American girls engaged in crafting a nation.  \nTickets: $15 |$12.50 Virtual | $10 Members \n*This lecture will be offered in person and via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture. \nAbout the Curator | Emily Whitted is a PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the guest curator of American Girlhood: Needlework\, Memory\, and the Making of a Nation. Her research broadly explores the history of textiles\, women’s history\, and material culture in early America. Her current and past work includes projects with the New Bedford Whaling Museum\, the National Park Service and National Council on Public History\, the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle\, and the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation. She also holds an M.A. in American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program at the University of Delaware. 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-americas-tapestry-fiber-arts-the-revolution/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,America 250
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