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SUMMARY:TEA | Veterans Day Afternoon Tea  
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Day Afternoon Tea TICKETS\n\n\nVeterans Day Afternoon Tea   \nAt a site where Washington himself once walked\, join us for an elegant afternoon tea honoring the men and women who have carried the spirit of that revolutionary generation forward.   \nTickets: $65 | $55 Members | $40 Veterans and Active-Duty Military 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/tea-veterans-day-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Tea &...,Special Event
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Thanksgiving Tickets \n  \nCome share a table\, a toast\, and a tradition! \n \nJoin us for our Annual “Taste of Time” Thanksgiving Dinner\nSunday\, November 15\, 2:00 PM \n1:00 p.m. VIP RECEPTION\n2:00 p.m. HERITAGE DINNER \n \nA 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. \nWhether 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. \nThe 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. \n\n\nDINNER MENU \nFirst Course (1700–1800s) \nOysters Rockefeller on a Bed of Greens \nSmoked Trout Pate with Rustic Dark Breads \nSecond Course (1900s) \nBrined & Roasted Turkey Breast \nCoq au Vin with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions \nFresh Cranberry Relish \nRoasted Cippolini Onions \nChestnut & Sage Pork Stuffing \nThird Course (2000s) \nBeef Short Rib with Celery Root Puree \nLocal Heirloom Squashes \nDessert \nPumpkin Bread Pudding with Crème Fraiche & Caramel Sauce \nMenu catered by Ani’s Table & Marketplace \n** 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. \n \n\nTICKETS \nPurchase your ticket before sales end on November 9! \n\n\nHeritage Dinner \n\n\nWDS Member: $115\nFriend: $130 \n\n\nVIP Reception + Heritage Dinner \n\n\nPatron: $250 (admits 1) \n\n\nFounder: $500 (admits 2) \n\n\nHost Committee: $1\,000 (admits 2) \n\n\nAvoid fees at checkout! \nWe use Zeffy for booking special events because it saves you from fees. \nAt checkout: \n\nScroll to “Summary”\nClick the fee drop-down and select “Other”\nEnter $0 in the contribution box\n\nNeed help? Email info@wdsmusuem.org or call 860-529-0612 x108. \n\n\nYour Support\nYour 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. \n  \nTHANKS TO OUR GRACIOUS SUPPORTERS: \nLead Sponsor:\nEssex Financial \nPreservation Partner:\nConnecticut Roofcrafters \nHost Committee:\nDon & Pam Peterson (Honorary Chairs)\nDouglas & Alice R.M. Hyland\, Loftus & Charbra Jestin\, Lee Kuckro\, John Kulesza\, Thomas Miano \nFounders:\nAnapol Family Charitable Fund\, Brenton Grom\, Dorothy Lupariello \nHarvest Sponsor:\nPeoplesBank \nFriend Sponsor:\nJennifer Ahern \nIn-Kind Support:\nAnderson 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 \n  \nSPONSOR “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 \n  \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/special-event-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Colonial History,Preservation,Special Event
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP | Winter Decor with Foraged Plants  
DESCRIPTION:Head Gardener Peter Winne demonstrate how to transform seasonal greens\, berries\, and dried flowers into stunning natural holiday décor. \nTickets: $25 | $20 Members | Children 6-12 FREE \nPeter Winne | Hartford-based horticulturist Peter Winne designs and cares for gardens in public parks and on unique and historic residential properties in Connecticut and New York. He is Head Gardener for the Amy Cogswell Colonial Revival Garden at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. He founded Peter Winne Gardens in 2021 after four years as Head Gardener at Elizabeth Park\, home of the nation’s oldest public rose garden. Pete apprenticed under rosarian Stephen Scanniello\, curator of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at New York Botanical Garden\, and has received additional mentoring from Michael Shoup of the Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham\, Texas and Gregg Lowery of The Friends of Vintage Roses in Sebastopol\, California. He holds a BA in Urban Planning from Vassar College\, an MA from the Gallatin School at NYU\, and a Landscape Design Certificate from Naugatuck Valley Community College. Prior to going into horticulture full-time\, he performed in the US and Europe as a touring bluegrass musician. He currently lives in his hometown of Hartford where he still occasionally performs.  
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/workshop-winter-decor-with-foraged-plants/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Garden Program,Holiday Program
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SUMMARY:Holiday Evening Tours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Evening Tours TICKETS\n  \nEnjoy the magic of the holiday season after-hours in our three historic houses. You’ll discover how the roots of modern holiday traditions have grown over hundreds of years in a guided nighttime tour. Decorated trees abound throughout the museum’s period rooms with nods to the past as well as the future. Each tour begins in the old Webb House kitchen with cider and holiday treats! \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and host 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+. \nNSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. \n\n**Pre-registration is required | Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-evening-tours-december-4/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Evening Tours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Evening Tours TICKETS\n  \nEnjoy the magic of the holiday season after-hours in our three historic houses. You’ll discover how the roots of modern holiday traditions have grown over hundreds of years in a guided nighttime tour. Decorated trees abound throughout the museum’s period rooms with nods to the past as well as the future. Each tour begins in the old Webb House kitchen with cider and holiday treats! \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and host 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+. \nNSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. \n\n**Pre-registration is required | Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-evening-tours-december-5/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Evening Tours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Evening Tours TICKETS\n  \nEnjoy the magic of the holiday season after-hours in our three historic houses. You’ll discover how the roots of modern holiday traditions have grown over hundreds of years in a guided nighttime tour. Decorated trees abound throughout the museum’s period rooms with nods to the past as well as the future. Each tour begins in the old Webb House kitchen with cider and holiday treats! \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and host 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+. \nNSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. \n\n**Pre-registration is required | Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-evening-tours-december-11/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Evening Tours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Evening Tours TICKETS\n  \nEnjoy the magic of the holiday season after-hours in our three historic houses. You’ll discover how the roots of modern holiday traditions have grown over hundreds of years in a guided nighttime tour. Decorated trees abound throughout the museum’s period rooms with nods to the past as well as the future. Each tour begins in the old Webb House kitchen with cider and holiday treats! \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and host 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+. \nNSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. \n\n**Pre-registration is required | Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-evening-tours-december-12/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Evening Tours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Evening Tours TICKETS\n  \nEnjoy the magic of the holiday season after-hours in our three historic houses. You’ll discover how the roots of modern holiday traditions have grown over hundreds of years in a guided nighttime tour. Decorated trees abound throughout the museum’s period rooms with nods to the past as well as the future. Each tour begins in the old Webb House kitchen with cider and holiday treats! \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and host 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+. \nNSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. \n\n**Pre-registration is required | Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-evening-tours-december-18/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T180000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Evening Tours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Evening Tours TICKETS\n  \nEnjoy the magic of the holiday season after-hours in our three historic houses. You’ll discover how the roots of modern holiday traditions have grown over hundreds of years in a guided nighttime tour. Decorated trees abound throughout the museum’s period rooms with nods to the past as well as the future. Each tour begins in the old Webb House kitchen with cider and holiday treats! \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and host 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+. \nNSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. \n\n**Pre-registration is required | Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-evening-tours-december-19/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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