Webb Deane Stevens Museum

Traditional Trades Fair
2025-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | WDS Museum, 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT, 06109
Step into the world of master craftspeople and discover the time-honored skills that built America. On Saturday, July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm, Webb Deane Stevens Museum opens its doors to showcase the traditional trades that keep our historic treasures alive.
Watch skilled artisans demonstrate timber framing, roofing techniques, and master carpentry as they work on our own preservation projects, including the major roof replacement currently underway on the historic Webb House. Experience the artistry of women’s traditional work through textile demonstrations, weaving, and historic loom operations. Learn the meticulous craft of paint stripping and restoration that reveals centuries of hidden history.
This hands-on day welcomes everyone—whether you’re a preservation enthusiast, restoring your own historic home, or simply fascinated by traditional craftsmanship. Bring the whole family to witness skills passed down through generations, where visual beauty and uncompromising quality were not just ideals, but the standard.
Saturday, July 26 | 10 am – 4 pm
Webb Barn, Old Wethersfield
Demonstrations, workshops, and family-friendly activities
Tickets: $10 | $8 Members
Experience the dedication and artistry that preservation requires, and discover why these traditional trades remain essential to protecting our architectural heritage.
Made possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
