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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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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: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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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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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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SUMMARY:SPECIAL TOUR | Homes for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tour Tickets\nExperience the magic of Old Wethersfield during the most festive time of the year. \nThe National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut invites you to step inside beautifully decorated private homes\, lavish inns\, and the Webb Deane Stevens historic houses—exclusively featuring seasonal designs by internationally renowned decorators. Enjoy this rare chance to experience Old Wethersfield’s elegant interiors decked in holiday style. Warm up between houses with hot beverages and treats in the museum’s Holcombe Education Center in the heart of Old Wethersfield. \nStaying all day? Add a boxed lunch from Heirloom Market for a mid-tour repast overlooking our gardens. Purchase the Tour + Boxed Lunch ticket\, or the Boxed Lunch add-on if you have already purchased your tour ticket.  \nPreview Party: December 5\, 5:00 – 8:30 PM \nHoliday House Tour: December 6\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n  \nTickets\nHouse Tour\, December 6: $70 | $75 day-of \nGeneral admission includes open-house access to all homes. \nConsider becoming a Benefactor or Patron to increase your impact!  \nPatron: $250 \nOne (1) ticket to December 5 Preview Party + one (1) ticket to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials. \nBenefactor: $500 \nTwo (2) tickets to December 5 Preview Party + two (2) tickets to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials. \nProceeds advance the NSCDA-CT’s mission of preservation and education at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. \n  \nDesigners \nMichael Zipp Interiors is a full service interior design firm located in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley.  Founded in 2020\, we approach each and every project through a unique lens\, responding to the individual desires and needs of the client.  Preservation and respect of historic architecture are at the forefront of our practice. Michael Zipp is a 2025 recipient of the Frederic Magazine It List award and his own Upstate NY home is featured in the Autumn 2025 issue of Frederic Magazine. \nJames Coviello is an interior designer known for his distinctive work in vintage\, historic\, and period-style interiors. He is currently working on projects in Litchfield\, Connecticut; Lenox\, Massachusetts; NYC and The Lake District in the United Kingdom. \nHis design perspective—rooted in a deep appreciation for architectural history and curated\, character-driven spaces—is showcased on Instagram @james_coviello\, where he shares images of his Hudson Valley home\, Brooklyn Heights apartment\, and a range of historic private houses and museums. In addition to his interiors practice\, James sources and sells 19th-century furnishings and decorative objects. He also offers an eponymous product line of soaps\, candles\, and glassware available through select retailers and at jamescoviello.com. \nReliv Design curates inspired spaces across hospitality\, residential\, and commercial projects. Guided by a passion for creating spaces with soul\, we emphasize a collaborative and enjoyable design process. From color\, material\, and finish selections to specialty painting and full-scale projects\, we bring creativity and care to every size and style of work. \nReliv Design proudly represents Wise Owl Paints and maintains a retail space within Cottonwood & Church in idyllic Old Wethersfield. As a resident of OW and member of OSWA\, we are extremely proud of where we live\, raise a family and thrive as a community. \nJackie Home & Beauty  is a long-awaited project inspired by owner Victoria Oliviera’s aunt Jackie\, who embodied the definition of ‘influencer’ before social media made its debut. She was a lover of all things style\, design and beauty.  She owned a small women’s clothing boutique in West Hartford\, Artichoke\, where I had the pleasure of working and learning from her. Jackie Home & Beauty is a curated space with home and skincare products from around the world to share with you\, in honor of Jackie.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/special-tour-homes-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Colonial History,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
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SUMMARY:PREVIEW PARTY | Homes for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Preview Party Tickets\nPreview Party: December 5\, 5:00-8:30 PM\nStep into the past and experience the holidays by candlelight’s soft glow. \nThis intimate evening preview begins in our stately Silas Deane House with seasonal bites and festive drinks. Enjoy merry music by the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers\, who will fill the halls with the bright sounds of the season. Then travel through time by candlelight on an exclusive tour of our three historic houses\, masterfully decorated for the season by renowned designers. You’ll have space to linger\, ask questions\, and savor every carefully curated detail before the public ever sets foot inside. It’s a rare chance to experience our homes at their most magical — intimate\, elegant\, and entirely yours for the evening. \nTickets\nPreview Party\, December 5: $125 \nPatron: $250 \nOne (1) ticket to December 5 Preview Party + one (1) ticket to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials. \nBenefactor: $500 \nTwo (2) tickets to December 5 Preview Party + two (2) tickets to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials. \nProceeds advance the NSCDA-CT’s mission of preservation and education at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. \nDesigners \nMichael Zipp Interiors is a full service interior design firm located in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley.  Founded in 2020\, we approach each and every project through a unique lens\, responding to the individual desires and needs of the client.  Preservation and respect of historic architecture are at the forefront of our practice. Michael Zipp is a 2025 recipient of the Frederic Magazine It List award and his own Upstate NY home is featured in the Autumn 2025 issue of Frederic Magazine. \nJames Coviello is an interior designer known for his distinctive work in vintage\, historic\, and period-style interiors. He is currently working on projects in Litchfield\, Connecticut; Lenox\, Massachusetts; NYC and The Lake District in the United Kingdom. \nHis design perspective—rooted in a deep appreciation for architectural history and curated\, character-driven spaces—is showcased on Instagram @james_coviello\, where he shares images of his Hudson Valley home\, Brooklyn Heights apartment\, and a range of historic private houses and museums. In addition to his interiors practice\, James sources and sells 19th-century furnishings and decorative objects. He also offers an eponymous product line of soaps\, candles\, and glassware available through select retailers and at jamescoviello.com. \nReliv Design curates inspired spaces across hospitality\, residential\, and commercial projects. Guided by a passion for creating spaces with soul\, we emphasize a collaborative and enjoyable design process. From color\, material\, and finish selections to specialty painting and full-scale projects\, we bring creativity and care to every size and style of work. \nReliv Design proudly represents Wise Owl Paints and maintains a retail space within Cottonwood & Church in idyllic Old Wethersfield. As a resident of OW and member of OSWA\, we are extremely proud of where we live\, raise a family and thrive as a community. \nJackie Home & Beauty  is a long-awaited project inspired by owner Victoria Oliviera’s aunt Jackie\, who embodied the definition of ‘influencer’ before social media made its debut. She was a lover of all things style\, design and beauty.  She owned a small women’s clothing boutique in West Hartford\, Artichoke\, where I had the pleasure of working and learning from her. Jackie Home & Beauty is a curated space with home and skincare products from around the world to share with you\, in honor of Jackie.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/preview-party-homes-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Colonial History,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Thanksgiving Dinner - "A Taste of Time"
DESCRIPTION:Come share a table\, a toast\, and a tradition at our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the historic Webb Barn\, supporting the preservation and education mission of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum.  \nThanksgiving Tickets \nA beloved Wethersfield tradition\, our Thanksgiving Dinner invites you to enjoy “A Taste of Time\,” celebrating five centuries of American fare. A VIP reception transports you back to our founding years\, featuring a champagne toast and 17th-century kickshaw. Travel forward through the centuries as you join fellow revelers for a family-style feast inspired by 18th-century traditions and culminating in present day culinary classics. Savor heritage recipes from the earliest days of our nation through to contemporary New England cuisine. \nThe Host Committee also invites you to special pre-meal champagne reception in the Silas Deane House at 1 p.m. at the Patron level and above. Guests will be able to mingle with Brenton Grom\, the Museum’s new Executive Director\, and Tita Hyland\, President of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut and enjoy period music performed by harpist Linda Traue\, a member of the 5th Connecticut Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors. \nVIP Reception and 17th-century kickshaw: 1 PM \n“A Taste of Time” Thanksgiving Feast: 2 PM \nMENU \nFirst Course | 1700-1800s \nPlated | Oysters Rockefeller on a Bed of Greens \nFor Sharing | Smoked Trout Pate with Rustic Dark Breads \nSecond Course | 1900s  \nHoney Glazed Roasted Quail \nBrined & Roasted Turkey Breast \nFresh Cranberry Relish \nRoasted Chippolini Onions \nChesnut & Sage Pork Stuffing \nThird Course | 2000s \nBeef Short Rib with Celery Root Puree \nLocal Heirloom Squashes \nDessert |1600s \nIndian Corn Pudding & Parmesean Ice Cream \nMenu catered by Ani’s Table & Marketplace \nWines furnished by Vino Crudo \n  \nTICKETS \n https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wds-museum-thanksgiving-dinner-a-taste-of-time \n\n\n“Taste of Time” Heritage Dinner \n\n\nFriend: $125 | $115 Member \n\n\nVIP Reception & Dinner \n\n\nPatron: $250 (admits 1) \n\n\nFounder: $500 (admits 1) \n\n\nHost Committee: $1\,000 (admits 2) \n\n\nYour Support: Your ticket helps us preserve and protect 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 to today. Thank you. \nSPONSOR “A TASTE of TIME”: Gain visibility for your brand and message while supporting the preservation and education mission of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. To learn more about sponsorship\, contanct Renee Dumouchel at rdumouchel@wdsmuseum.org or visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wds-museum-thanksgiving-dinner-a-taste-of-time-sponsorship \n  \n\nWe are incredibly grateful to our Host Committee and our Sponsors for their warmth and generosity. \nCornucopia Sponsor: Essex Financial \nHeritage Sponsor: Young Pharmaceuticals\, Inc. \nHarvest Sponsor: Lee G. Kuckro \nHearth Sponsor: Accounting Resources\, Inc. \n  \nMedia Sponsors: \nWethersfield Life \nRare Reminder\, Inc. \nHOST COMMITTEE \n\n\nDouglas Hyland\, Honorary Chair \n\n\nAlice Hyland \n\n\nAnn Burton \nMarian Kellner & Tim McLaughlin \nLee G. Kuckro \n\n\nJohn Kulesza \n\n\nThomas Miano \n\n\nDonald & Pamela Peterson \n\n\nIn-kind Support Provided By: \nAnderson Farms | Castor & Poly Boutique | Cottonwood + Church | D&D Market | Glastonbury Hills Country Club | Hartford Symphony Orchestra| Heirloom Market | Minuteman Press | Reliv Design | The Fresh Market | The Town of Wethersfield
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/special-event-thanksgiving-dinner-a-taste-of-time/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Colonial History,Preservation,Special Event
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL TOURS | Witches & Tombstones Tours (SOLD OUT\, Buy Spooktacular Tickets Now!)
DESCRIPTION:Oct 25 tours are sold out. We have NEW tour times on October 26. Purchase tickets\, or join our expanded Halloween Spooktacular Witches and Tombstones tour on Oct 31! \nAn up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal\, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday\, October 25th and November 1st. \nStart at the Isaac Stevens House as an attendee at an early-nineteenth-century wake and learn about mourning practices\, how illnesses were treated\, and how the living dealt with fears of being buried alive. Then visit Wethersfield’s Ancient Burying Ground. See the graves\, hear stories of those who met their end during Connecticut’s first mass murder\, and learn how gravestones warned the living of their own impending peril. The final stop on the tour is the Buttolph-Williams House (ca. 1711)\, the setting for the Newbery-winning children’s novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. Hear stories about the notorious Wethersfield Witch Trials\, which preceded the Salem Witch Trials by 30 years. The Buttolph-Williams House is a property of Connecticut Landmarks operated by the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. \nTour times: 10:30 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, and 2:30 p.m. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE: Members $35 per person; Non-members $40 per person. \nTours are limited to groups of 16\, so reserve your tickets before they sell out! (October 25th Tour Times are Sold Out) \n*Please note: The Witches & Tombstones tour includes climbing stairs and walking on uneven ground. It is not recommended for youth under age 12.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/2786/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Colonial History,Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LECTURE | The Ruin of All Witches: Fear\, Fury & False Accusations With Dr. Malcolm Gaskill
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LECTURE | The Ruin of All Witches: Fear\, Fury & False Accusations With Dr. Malcolm Gaskill \nThursday\, October 23\, 12 pm \nThis is a virtual lecture. Zoom link will be provided in advance of the event.  \nWDS Director of Preservation & Collections TR Hamilton and distinguished historian Dr. Malcolm Gaskill moderate a group discussion looking at the process through which Dr. Gaskill came to write his 2022 work “A Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World”.  Gaskill’s work utilizes previously unexplored sources to examine 17th-century New England witchcraft trials through the lens of one specific Connecticut River Valley community in 1651. Attendees are encouraged to participate and come ready with questions. \nTickets: Members $10 | General Admission $15 | Book Club Members Free \n  \nBio | Malcolm Gaskill is Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia\, specializing in the social and cultural history of 17th-century England and America\, particularly the history of witchcraft. \nHe is the author of six books\, including Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans\, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth-Century English Tragedy and Hellish Nell: Last of Britain’s Witches\, a biography of the spiritualist medium Helen Duncan\, the last woman imprisoned under the Witchcraft Act in 1944. \nHis most recent book is The Ruin of all Witches: Life and Death in the New World\, the story of a witch-panic in a New England frontier town\, published by Penguin\, Allen Lane. \nHe is also interested in war and memory in the twentieth century\, about which he has written about for the TLS and London Review of Books. This is also a key theme of Hellish Nell\, a revised edition of which is underway.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/virtual-lecture-the-ruin-of-all-witches-fear-fury-false-accusations-with-dr-malcolm-gaskill/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual Event\, Zoom link provided
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Colonial History,Spiritual and Spooky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
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SUMMARY:Traditional Trades Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWatch 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. \nThis 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. \nSaturday\, July 26 | 10 am – 4 pm\nWebb Barn\, Old Wethersfield\nDemonstrations\, workshops\, and family-friendly activities \nTickets: $10 | $8 Members \nExperience the dedication and artistry that preservation requires\, and discover why these traditional trades remain essential to protecting our architectural heritage. \nMade possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-preservation-traditional-trades-day/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Workshop,Kids Free,Colonial History,Preservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112409
CREATED:20250618T025919Z
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SUMMARY:Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tours with High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Start your Sunday off with florals\, flavor\, and flair. Join our Head Gardener Peter Winne for an intimate tour of our colonial revival gardens\, followed by “high tea” in the garden. Scratch your horticultural itch\, or just enjoy a whimsical morning among flowers and friends. \nTickets: $55; $45 members \nNote: Each event is limited to 15 guests. To book a private tour and tea for your friends and family\, contact events@wdsmuseum.org.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/flowers-flavor-garden-tours-with-high-tea-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Members,Tea &...,Colonial History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112409
CREATED:20250618T033404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181921Z
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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:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112409
CREATED:20250514T011244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T011244Z
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT| Revolutionary War Encampment
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT | Revolutionary War Encampment \nSaturday\, May 24\, 2025\, 10 am – 4 pm \nA family favorite returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum Saturday\, May 24! Travel back in time and experience our Annual Revolutionary War Encampment\, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a fun\, educational immersion in the Colonial era\, including period music\, open hearth cooking demonstrations\, children’s colonial games\, traditional craft-making\, speak with a surgeon\, musket demonstrations\, camp tours with the 5th Connecticut Regiment\, and so much more. \nThe free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade. \n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Demonstrations throughout the day will include: \n\nColonial music\nChildren’s colonial games\nSurgeon’s table\nWoodworking\nOpen hearth cooking and food\nFlag displays and history programs\nWeaving and sewing\nSoldier’s tent and display of equipment\nColonial clothing and textiles\nLife of a Privateer\nButter churning\nCamp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut Regiment and its history\n\nSchedule \n10:30 am  Musket and drill demonstration \n11:00 am  Children’s wooden musket drill \n11:30 am Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride”  \n12:00 pm Midday nooning \n1:00 pm  Demonstrations of 18th-Century battle tactics\, including musket firing and bayonet practice \n2:00 pm Canon firing demonstration \n2:30 pm Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” \n4:00 pm Camp Closes
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/free-event-revolutionary-war-encampment/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Kids Free,Colonial History
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