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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Witches and Tombstones Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a special Halloween night as we descend into the witching hour. Our Halloween Spooktacular is an immersive experience that will transport you through our haunted history. \nA Spirit Guide – arisen for one night only – will escort you to the Isaac Stevens house where you will meet our weeping widow and discover the macabre funerary practices of the 19th century – an unfortunate regular occurrence for the Stevens family. As you follow your Spirit Guide\, you will pass through the Ancient Burial Ground where they will delight you with tales of some of Wethersfield’s longest serving ghouls. \nAt the Buttolph-Williams House you will partake in the trial of an accused witch and witness first-hand the hysteria that overtook 17 th -century Connecticut Puritans and led neighbors to condemn neighbors to the hangman’s noose. Your final stop on this journey through haunted history is the Silas Deane House. Unfortunately\, you will have arrived just a bit too late for poor Mrs. Deane\, but her ghost may tell you of the dark history of 18 th -century medicine that sealed her fate. If you dare to linger\, your obliging guide will invite you to toast her soul with a spirited drink in the old house. The only tour to be given after dark\, this extended Witches and Tombstones tour will haunt you long after you’ve departed. \nTickets: $55 \nTours: Friday\, October 31\, 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Each tour is limited to 20 souls. \nYou must be 18 years or older to participate in this tour.  Valid I.D. is required for all attendees. \nPlease note that this program lasts approximately 1.5 hours and requires the ability to walk some\ndistances over unpaved and uneven ground as well as standing for periods of time.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/special-event-witches-and-tombstones-spooktacular/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Holiday Program,Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL TOURS | Witches & Tombstones Tours (SOLD OUT - Buy Spooktacular Tickets Now!)
DESCRIPTION:November 1 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 date is 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/special-tours-witches-tombstones-tours/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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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
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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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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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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/
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 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/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Special Event
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