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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: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:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get you moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead a free movement class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nJan 24 \nFeb 21 \nMar 21 \nApr 11 \nMay 16 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nClass + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-3/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Open-Level Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nDate: February 21 \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nMarch 21 \nApr 11 \nMay 9 \nTickets: \nClass Only: $20 \nClass + Historic House Tour: $38 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-4/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Open-Level Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nDate: March 21 \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nUpcoming Dates:  \nApr 11 \nMay 9 \nTickets: $20 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-5/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CLASS | Saturday Morning Arts: Open-Level Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nDate: April 11 \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nUpcoming Date: May 9 \nTickets: $20 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-6/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Members,Special Event,Dance,Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
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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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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:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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CREATED:20260428T145137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T145452Z
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SUMMARY:Members Exhibition Preview
DESCRIPTION:Member Exhibition Preview\nThursday\, April 30\, 6:00 PM \nRSVP to Renee Dumouchel rdumouchel@wdsmuseum.org \nWine & light refreshments will be served \nThis May\, we open our doors to two new exhibitions that\, together\, mark a first in the museum’s history: the entire exhibition space is dedicated to women. Join us for a private preview of American Girlhood: Needlework\, Memory\, and the Making of a Nation and Remember the Ladies: Women of the Revolution. These two exhibitions speak a common language about women whose activities and influence during the early years of American nationhood may come as a surprise to visitors who thought they knew the story of our country’s founding. \n  \n\n\n6:15 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks\, Executive Director Brenton Grom \n\nAmerican Girlhood Introduction\, Guest Curator Emily Whitted \n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM | Exhibition Tour \n\n\nAmerican Girlhood: Needlework\, Memory\, and the Making of a Nation \nRemember the Ladies: Women of the Revolution \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/members-exhibition-preview/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE | American Contemporary Dances with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nJoin us in the intimate Webb barn for the Museum’s first commissioned dance performance! Experience dance in-the-round\, featuring new and established works by The Hartford Dance Collective. Rooted in themes of female empowerment\, the dances explore strength\, resilience\, and self-expression through bold physicality and nuanced storytelling. Inspired by America’s 250th anniversary\, the Collective enriches the story of our nation’s founding by amplifying women’s voices and experiences. Surrounded by history and audience alike\, the dancers invite viewers into a shared space where past and present converge—where the courage to claim one’s voice echoes the spirit of those who shaped a new nation within these very walls. \nAbout This Commission In commissioning this work\, the Museum celebrates both a milestone and a continuation: bringing contemporary artists into dialogue with a site where questions of identity\, purpose\, and collective future have always lived. \nPERFORMANCE | Friday\, May 8\, 7:30 PM \n\n6:00 PM | VIP Ticketholders Pre-Performance Talkback with Hartford Dance Collective\n6:45 PM | Doors open\n6:45-7:30 PM | Cash bar available\, furnished by Vino Crudo\n7:30 PM | Performance in-the-round\n\nTICKETS | $18 / $25 / $30 / $45 \nStudents (16-22) | $18 \nMembers | $25 \nGeneral Admission | $30 \nInner Circle VIP | $45 \n\n\n\nPremiere seating: first two rows\nPre-performance talk-back with dancers and choreographers of Hartford Dance Collective\nEarly-admission\nReserved Parking\nAccess to one open rehearsal on May 1 at the HDC studios\n\n\n\nHartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective bridges the gap between dance and community by curating unique and accessible performances led by female identifying choreographers and offering open adult movement classes that foster artistic expression\, connection\, and inclusivity. \nSince July 2017\, the Hartford Dance Collective has curated performances in unique settings\, featuring female choreographers from across the nation. We have shared dance at the Connecticut Convention Center\, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art\, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza\, ShapeShifter Lab\, Real Art Ways\, TheaterWorks Hartford\, Dunkin Park\, Parkville Market\, & multiple breweries around the Connecticut\, to name a few; and we aim to continue to share the art form with a wide range of demographics. Along with many small programs that we present throughout the year\, \nThe Hartford Dance Collective curates the annual Hartford Dance Festival in Elizabeth Park with 25 performing groups\, which is the largest free dance festival in Connecticut. Our studio space in Hartford\, Connecticut\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary and the opportunity for us to bring professional dancers to Hartford including dancers from Pilobolus\, David Dorfman Dance\, the Limon Company\, the Radio City Rockettes\, Doug Varone and Dancers\, the Merce Cunningham Trust\, and the Brooklynettes\, to name a few. We hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. Our professional and inspiring studio hosts open adult movement classes for the community featuring the Collective’s Resident Artists and Guest Instructors. A perfect place for a dancer to train\, a former dancer to reignite their love for movement\, or a member of the community looking to practice dance movement as a form of exercise\, art\, or meditation. Movement allows us to escape\, which drives our commitment to curating experiences that allow for discovery and connection. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/americancontemporarydance/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Members,Special Event,Dance,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013652Z
CREATED:20250911T115552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T013652Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective [New Date TBA]
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n  \nMay 9 Dance Class has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.  \nDance with us! Join us one Saturday a month at 10 am to awaken your creativity and get moving. Each month\, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead an open-level dance class designed to build curiosity\, strength\, range of motion and confidence in your own  movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Move your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. \nDate: May 9 \nTickets: $20 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/class-saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-7/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop,Members,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030457Z
CREATED:20260212T013758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T030457Z
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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE | American Contemporary Dances with The Hartford Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n  \nJoin us in the intimate Webb barn for the Museum’s first commissioned dance performance! Experience dance in-the-round\, featuring new and established works by The Hartford Dance Collective. Rooted in themes of female empowerment\, the dances explore strength\, resilience\, and self-expression through bold physicality and nuanced storytelling. Inspired by America’s 250th anniversary\, the Collective enriches the story of our nation’s founding by amplifying women’s voices and experiences. Surrounded by history and audience alike\, the dancers invite viewers into a shared space where past and present converge—where the courage to claim one’s voice echoes the spirit of those who shaped a new nation within these very walls. \nAbout This Commission In commissioning this work\, the Museum celebrates both a milestone and a continuation: bringing contemporary artists into dialogue with a site where questions of identity\, purpose\, and collective future have always lived. \nPERFORMANCE | Saturday\, May 9\, 2 PM \n\n12:30 PM | VIP Ticket Holders Pre-Performance talkback with Hartford Dance Collective\n1:15 PM | Doors open\n1:15-2:00 PM | Cash Bar\, furnished by Vino Crudo\n2:00 PM | Performance in-the-round\n\nTICKETS | $18 / $25 / $30 / $45 \nStudents (16-22) | $18 \nMembers | $25 \nGeneral Admission | $30 \nInner Circle VIP | $45 \n\n\n\nPremiere seating: first two rows\nPre-performance talk-back with dancers and choreographers of Hartford Dance Collective\nEarly-admission\nReserved Parking\nAccess to one open rehearsal on May 1 at the HDC studios\n\n\n\nHartford Dance Collective | The Hartford Dance Collective bridges the gap between dance and community by curating unique and accessible performances led by female identifying choreographers and offering open adult movement classes that foster artistic expression\, connection\, and inclusivity. \nSince July 2017\, the Hartford Dance Collective has curated performances in unique settings\, featuring female choreographers from across the nation. We have shared dance at the Connecticut Convention Center\, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art\, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza\, ShapeShifter Lab\, Real Art Ways\, TheaterWorks Hartford\, Dunkin Park\, Parkville Market\, & multiple breweries around the Connecticut\, to name a few; and we aim to continue to share the art form with a wide range of demographics. Along with many small programs that we present throughout the year\, \nThe Hartford Dance Collective curates the annual Hartford Dance Festival in Elizabeth Park with 25 performing groups\, which is the largest free dance festival in Connecticut. Our studio space in Hartford\, Connecticut\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary and the opportunity for us to bring professional dancers to Hartford including dancers from Pilobolus\, David Dorfman Dance\, the Limon Company\, the Radio City Rockettes\, Doug Varone and Dancers\, the Merce Cunningham Trust\, and the Brooklynettes\, to name a few. We hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. Our professional and inspiring studio hosts open adult movement classes for the community featuring the Collective’s Resident Artists and Guest Instructors. A perfect place for a dancer to train\, a former dancer to reignite their love for movement\, or a member of the community looking to practice dance movement as a form of exercise\, art\, or meditation. Movement allows us to escape\, which drives our commitment to curating experiences that allow for discovery and connection. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/performance-american-contemporary-dance-with-the-hartford-dance-collective-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Members,Special Event,Dance,America 250
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000
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SUMMARY:TEA | Mother's Day Tea
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n  \nTreat the special women in your life to an elegant Mother’s Day filled with flowers and flavor. Enjoy music and a morning stroll through our gardens with WDS Head Gardener Pete Winne\, learning about the blooms and blossoms that shine in early Spring. Then share tea\, cake\, and conversation overlooking the beautiful grounds. Whether you’re celebrating a mother\, grandmother\, daughter\, or dear friend\, this is a gracious way to honor the women who you hold dear. \nMother’s Day Tea Menu* \nSavory Bites \nEgg Tartlett (DF\, GF) \nSmoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches \nCucumber & Cheddar Finger Sandwiches \nCoronation Chicken Tea Sandwich \n  \nSweet Treats \nAssorted Scones with Cream & Jam \nFruit Tart \nFlourless Chocolate Torte (GF) \nBakewell Tart \n  \nBeverages \nBlackberry Iced Tea \nStrawberry Lemonade \nSelection of Hot Tea \n*Menu subject to change. Please share allergens and food sensitivities to rdumouchel@wdsmuseum.org \n  \nNote: Each event is limited to 20 guests. To book a private tour and tea for your friends and family\, contact events@wdsmuseum.org.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/tea-mothers-day-tea/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Members,Tea &...,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175353Z
CREATED:20260220T051902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T175353Z
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SUMMARY:FEUDING FOUNDERS COLLECTIVE | Wethersfield Symposium: The Making of Silas Deane
DESCRIPTION:Walk the rooms where history unfolded. Then hear from the historians who know them best. \nSCHEDULE \n10:00 AM | Welcome & Orientation \n10:30 AM | Tour: Webb and Deane Houses \n12:00 PM | Lunch in the Webb Barn \n1:00 PM | Historian Roundtable \n3:00 PM | Walk to Wethersfield Cove Warehouse with the Wethersfield Historical Society \nRoundtable also available via Zoom—$8 \n\nTICKETS  \nFull Day + Lunch: $55 | $50 Members \nHouse Tours & Roundtable Discussion: $20 In Person | $15 Members \nVirtual Roundtable Discussion: $8 \nMember pricing available to members of all four partner institutions. \nPurchase Tickets \n\nAbout the Symposium \nWe tend to remember the founders as marble men — monumental\, unified\, certain. The truth is messier and more interesting. The Feuding Founders Collective is a multi-site public history initiative that humanizes Silas Deane\, John Jay\, and the Lee brothers of Virginia—men who were in conversation\, in collaboration\, and sometimes in conflict with one another. \nMeet the men behind America’s founding in this daylong exploration of Deane and his relationship to John Jay and the Lee brothers. Tour the Webb and Deane Houses\, then join a roundtable featuring historians from Jay Heritage Center (NY)\, Menokin & Stratford Hall (VA)\, and the Webb Deane Stevens Museum (CT). This is the first in a three-part series across three states. \nHow does a man of middling origins rise to become America’s first diplomat—then plummet to disgrace? How did the Lee brothers leverage Virginia’s planter aristocracy into political influence? How did Jay’s legal prowess place him at the center of revolutionary diplomacy? This is a day for people who want the real story—not the tidy one. \nBegin with a guided tour of the Webb and Deane Houses—stand in the rooms where political debates unfolded and military strategy was weighed. Share a meal in the Webb Barn. Hear from historians representing each partner institution as they build a more layered\, more human portrait of Jay\, the Lees\, and Deane—their relationships to power and to one another. The day closes at the Wethersfield Cove Warehouse\, the very waterfront where Deane built the merchant trade that launched everything. \nIn an era of weaponized media and public takedowns\, these 250-year-old stories feel less like history and more like a mirror. \n\nAttend All Three \nEach roundtable discussion will be livestreamed on Zoom. Attend all events onsite\, online\, or a combination! \nWebb Deane Stevens Museum | The Making of Silas Deane—May 16\, Wethersfield\, CT\nJay Heritage Center | John Jay\, Diplomat and Spymaster—September 26\, Rye\, NY [Register your interest with an email to Suzanne Clary: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com]\nStratford Hall & Menokin | The Lee—Deane Conflict and the Political “Bloodbath” of 1778—November 8\, Stratford\, Virginia \n\n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/founders/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Trips,Colonial History,Special Event,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T050758Z
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT | Wethersfield 250 Jubilee: Revolutionary War Encampment & Traditional Trades Fair
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT| Wethersfield 250 Jubilee: Revolutionary War Encampment & Traditional Trades Fair \nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nJoin us for a free\, family-friendly day that celebrates our Colonial heritage and the traditional trades that built America. \nThis year\, our beloved Revolutionary War Encampment joins forces with the Traditional Trades Fair for a full day marking America’s 250th anniversary on the museum grounds. Watch the 5th Connecticut Regiment set up camp with musket demonstrations\, a battle skirmish with invading British Marines\, open hearth cooking\, and a children’s march with wooden muskets. Listen to traditional Colonial music and speak with a camp surgeon about his gruesome profession. Try your hand at centuries-old games like graces\, or eavesdrop on military maneuvers. \nAlongside the encampment\, skilled artisans demonstrate timber framing\, weaving\, carpentry\, and historic restoration—the craftsmanship that built the nation and keeps our oldest buildings standing. Witness live preservation projects\, try hands-on workshops\, shop our vendor market for everything from tools to keepsakes\, and discover centuries-old skills through family-friendly demonstrations\, Colonial games\, and activities. Whether you’re interested in history\, restoration\, or simply love beautiful craftsmanship\, this immersive experience showcases the dedication and artistry behind preserving our architectural heritage. \nBring the whole family for hands-on workshops\, Colonial games\, food vendors\, and a day spent surrounded by the sights\, sounds\, and skills of the founding era. \nThe free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade. \nSchedule* \nAll Day        Scavenger Hunt | Start at Wethersfield Historical Society \nQuiet Space | Rotary Room\, Wethersfield Historical Society \n\n\nExhibitions \n\n\nAmerican Girlhood and Remember the Ladies | WDS Museum \nLegendary People\, Ordinary Lives | Wethersfield Historical Society \nCrafts & Traditional Trades | Webb Barn \n\n\n10:00 AM  Ancient Burying Ground Tour | Meet by the First Church parking lot \n10:30 AM  Musket and Drill Demonstration \n\n\nDeclaration of Independence Reading | Steps of the Hurlbut-Dunham House \n\n\n11:00 AM   Children’s wooden musket drill \n12:00 PM   Midday nooning \n12:45 PM    People of the Revolution \n1:00 PM      Tours of Cove Warehouse [until 4:00 PM] \n1:30 PM     Soldiers Drill \n2:00 PM   Skirmish with Redcoats \n2:30 PM   Declaration of Independence Reading | Steps of the Hurlbut-Dunham House \n4:00 PM  Camp Closes \n*Schedule and demonstrations subject to change. \n  \nDemonstrations throughout the day will include*: \n\nColonial music\nChildren’s colonial games\nSurgeon’s table\nWoodworking\nMasonry\nTextile weaving\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
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/free-event-wethersfield-250-jubilee-revolutionary-war-encampment-traditional-trades-fair/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Kids Free,Colonial History,Preservation,Special Event,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134115Z
CREATED:20260604T133720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T134115Z
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SUMMARY:CT Open House Day
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT | Connecticut Open House Day \nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\, 10 am. – 4 pm. \nThe Webb Dean Stevens Museum will celebrate the annual Connecticut Open House Day with reduced Museum admission all day and free self-guided tours of the first floor of the Deane house from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nExperience living history on a guided tour of our three historic homes\, relax in our tranquil garden\, and enjoy treasures both antique and modern in our thoughtfully curated gift shop. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/ct-open-house-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Special Event,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175912Z
CREATED:20260312T115143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T175912Z
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SUMMARY:FEUDING FOUNDERS COLLECTIVE | Jay Heritage Center\, NY: John Jay\, Diplomat and Spymaster
DESCRIPTION:Register your interest with an email to Suzanne Clary: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com \nThis event takes place at Jay Heritage Center in Rye\, NY. Attend the full day in person\, or purchase a virtual ticket for the roundtable discussion.  \nWe tend to remember the founders as marble men — monumental\, unified\, certain. The truth is messier and more interesting. The Feuding Founders Collective is a multi-site public history initiative that humanizes Silas Deane\, John Jay\, and the Lee brothers of Virginia — men who were in conversation\, in collaboration\, and sometimes in conflict with one another. \nPresented in partnership with Jay Heritage Center (NY)\, Friends of John Jay Homestead\, and Menokin and Stratford Hall (VA)\, this series destabilizes the one-dimensional portraits we’ve inherited and invites audiences to sit with the full complexity of these lives: the ambition and the insecurity\, the idealism and the grudges\, the smear campaigns and the shared cause. \nIn an era of weaponized media and public takedowns\, these 250-year-old stories feel less like history and more like a mirror — and understanding how the founders navigated political polarization\, character assassination\, and the tension between principle and self-interest may be one of the most useful things the past can offer us right now. Three sites. Three perspectives. Not a story of heroes and villains\, but of imperfect people trying to build something that had never existed before. \nRye Symposium: John Jay\, Diplomat and Spymaster \nHow did our earliest American diplomats accomplish their secret and very delicate assignments abroad? The Jay Heritage Center symposium will focus on the interactions of John Jay\, Silas Deane and the Lee brothers\, Arthur and William\, as illustrated by the decipherable records and cyphers that they left behind. What was the Jay-Deane code and why is John Jay credited by the CIA as being the first chief of US counterintelligence? What controversy put Jay at the center of a legal defense of Deane’s actions in France?  Learn firsthand about the security concerns that prompted the Lee brothers of Virginia to launch public accusations that Deane was a traitor. \nThis is an experience for people who want to hear our whole history. Join us and fellow history lovers for a daylong exploration of 18th century political quandaries and fragile allegiances.  Stand on the very spot where Jay looked out at the horizon during the Stamp Act and imagined a new nation and his own role in shaping it. Contemplate the contradictions he faced in seeking freedom from British rule while his family denied freedom to others who worked the land. Tour the historic Jay Estate gardens followed by lunch at the same place where Jay celebrated the end of the Revolutionary War and his negotiation of the Treaty of Paris. Then hear from scholars representing each partner site as they paint a more layered\, more human picture of Jay\, the Lees\, and Deane — their relationships to power and to one another. The program closes with a walk of the property that inspired James Fenimore Cooper’s Revolutionary War novel\, “The Spy.” \n  \n10:00 AM: Welcome and Orientation (210 Boston Post Road) at Jay Mansion  \n10:30 AM: Jay Mansion Tour  \n11:00 AM: Jay Estate Gardens and Grounds Tour  \n12:00 PM: Lunch break on the Veranda  \n1:00 PM: Round Table Discussion at the Wachenheim Center  \nHour long round table discussion plus Q&A.  Discussion will focus on the early lives and background of the Lee Brothers\, Silas Deane and John Jay.  Each site will give a brief introduction to their founding father(s) and historic site(s).   \n3:00 pm: Tour of the 18th century Lyon Farmhouse exterior and archaeological area.  \n  \nAttend All Three! \nEach roundtable discussion will be livestreamed on Zoom. Attend all events onsite\, online\, or a combination! \nWebb Deane Stevens Museum | The Making of Silas Deane:  May 16\, Connecticut \nJay Heritage Center | John Jay\, Diplomat and Spymaster: September 26\, New York \nStratford Hall & Menokin | The Lee—Deane Conflict and the Political “Bloodbath” of 1778: November 8\, Virginia
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/feuding-founders-collective-jay-heritage-center-the-untold-drama-of-silas-deane-john-jay-and-the-lees-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Jay Heritage Center\, 210 Boston Post Road\, Rye\, 10580
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Trips,Colonial History,Special Event,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T173412Z
CREATED:20260617T114028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T173412Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot\, Intuition & New Beginnings  
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets \nSPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot\, Intuition & New Beginnings with Karen Riccio of Solden Tarot \nOn a waning crescent evening\, Karen Riccio demystifies the Major and Minor Arcana in a workshop that keeps the practice both grounded and genuinely magical. \nLearn the fundamentals of tarot reading\, then watch Karen interpret cards in real time as workshop participants share questions they’re comfortable exploring with the group. You’ll see her process unfold—how she reads the cards\, draws meaning from the symbols\, and connects interpretation to lived experience. The evening closes with guided personal practice\, giving you space to work with the cards yourself. \nJoin us for an enchanting\, hands-on evening exploring the ancient art of tarot reading. \nTickets: $45 | $35 Members \nDue to the intimate and hands-on nature of this event\, it is limited to 50 souls. \n  \nBio | Karen Riccio is the creator of Solden\, a space for tarot\, mindfulness\, and soul connection. Her work weaves together tarot\, journaling\, and ritual to support mental health\, self-discovery\, and empowerment. With a warm and intuitive approach\, Karen helps others embrace both light and shadow as pathways to healing and self-trust.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/special-event-turning-the-cards-tarot-intuition-new-beginnings/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T173646Z
CREATED:20260617T122745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T173646Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL TOURS | Witches & Tombstones Tour October 24
DESCRIPTION:Oct 24 | Witches & Tombstones Tour Tickets\nWitches & Tombstones Tour **Saturday\, October 24 Tickets** SOLD OUT \nThis event is SOLD OUT. Contact info@wdsmuseum.org to be put on a waiting list.  \nAn up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal\, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday\, October 24th\, and October 31st. \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 AM\, 11:30 AM\,  12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM\, and 2:30PM. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE for SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 24 DATE: Members:  $35  | General Admission: $40 \nTours are limited to groups of 20\, so reserve your tickets before they sell 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-tour-october-24/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T173722Z
CREATED:20260617T124248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T173722Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL TOURS | Witches & Tombstones Tour October 31
DESCRIPTION:Oct 31 | Witches & Tombstones Tour Tickets\nWitches & Tombstones Tour **Saturday\, October 31 Tickets** SOLD OUT \nThis event is SOLD OUT. Contact info@wdsmuseum.org to be put on a waiting list.  \nAn up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal\, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday\, October 24th\, and October 31st. \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 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM\, and 2:30 PM. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE for SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 31 DATE: Members $35; General Admission $40 per person. \nTours are limited to groups of 20\, so reserve your tickets before they sell 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-tour-october-31/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T172459Z
CREATED:20260617T125436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T172459Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Witches and Tombstones Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:Spooktacular Tickets \nSPECIAL EVENT | Witches and Tombstones Spooktacular | Oct 31\, 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM \nJoin 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: Members: $50 | General Admission: $60 \nTours: Saturday\, 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-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Holiday Program,Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T043324Z
CREATED:20260904T023219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T043324Z
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SUMMARY:WDS TRAVEL | Four Days in Virginia's Northern Neck
DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR SPOT\nPayment via check or Zeffy. Read below for instructions on using Zeffy to pay via credit card.  \nJoin our small-group journey to Virginia’s Northern Neck\, where George Washington’s early world meets the landscapes that shaped the Revolution. This travel program extends our work at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum beyond Connecticut\, connecting preserved sites\, primary stories\, and daily life in the 18th century. \nWe begin at Fredericksburg\, on the stretch of river where Washington grew up\, and follow the Rappahannock down to Westmoreland County\, where he was born. Seven houses along the way\, four of them private and opened for us by arrangement\, welcome us in to linger among the details of fine objects and architecture. Mornings under extraordinary plaster ceilings\, lunch in river towns\, a night at Stratford Hall\, and a closing roundtable on the families who built these houses and then came apart over independence. \nOur group\, kept intimate by design\, is led throughout by TR Revella-Hamilton\, our Director of Preservation & Collections\, and Brenton Grom\, Executive Director. \nTruncated itinerary* \nThursday\, November 5—Arrival and check-in in downtown Fredericksburg. Evening open. \nFriday\, November 6—A private Georgian house on the heights\, held by one family since the 1730s. Kenmore\, for the finest eighteenth-century plasterwork in the country. Lunch downtown. Belmont\, the Gari Melchers home and studio. Dinner together in Fredericksburg. \nSaturday\, November 7—Three private houses down the river\, among them the first neo-Palladian villa raised in the colonies\, built of stone in a country that built in brick. Lunch in Tappahannock. Night at Stratford Hall. \nSunday\, November 8—Menokin\, the 1769 house of Declaration signer Francis Lightfoot Lee\, being rebuilt in structural glass. Lunch and tour at Stratford Hall. Feuding Founders roundtable. Ends 4:00 PM. \nDaytrips | Daytrip rates are available for those who wish to join us from the area. Contact TR Revella-Hamilton to discuss pricing and itinerary: trhamilton@wdsmuseum.org \n*Limited to 17. Itinerary subject to change. \nTICKETS  \nEarly Bird Rates through September 18.  \nMember Early Bird | $2\,800 \nGuest Early Bird | $2\,950 \nAfter September 18 \nMember Standard | $2\,950 \nGuest Standard | $3\,100 \nMail checks to: Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT 06109 \n\nPayment Via Zeffy \nZeffy is an online platform for accepting payments and donations. It is free to you\, and to WDS (no fees!). Follow the instructions below to avoid paying fees on your purchase. \n\nVisit Zeffy to purchase tickets for an event. \nUse this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wds-travel-virginias-northern-neck\nOnce you’ve selected your tickets and are on the payment screen\, scroll down to the bottom to “Summary”. You will see a drop-down menu with a 7-9% fee.\nClick on the down arrow in the box that shows the fee. You will see other options (example: 10%\, 15%\, 18%\, 20%\, Other).  \nScroll to the bottom of the options and choose “other”.\nA blank box with the title “contribution” will appear. Type $0.\nSelect your payment method.\nClick the button that says “buy.”\n\nNeed assistance? We’re happy to help. Please call us at 860-529-0612 x108\, and can guide you through the process.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/wds-travel-four-days-in-virginias-northern-neck/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Trips,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Preservation,Special Event,America 250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180219Z
CREATED:20260312T113657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T180219Z
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SUMMARY:FEUDING FOUNDERS COLLECTIVE | Stratford Hall & Menokin\, VA: The Lee—Deane Conflict and the Political "Bloodbath" of 1778
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place at Stratford Hall and Menokin in Virginia. Attend the full day in person\, or purchase a virtual ticket for the roundtable discussion.  \nPresented in partnership with Jay Heritage Center (NY)\, Friends of John Jay Homestead\, and Menokin and Stratford Hall (VA)\, this series destabilizes the one-dimensional portraits we’ve inherited and invites audiences to sit with the full complexity of these lives: the ambition and the insecurity\, the idealism and the grudges\, the smear campaigns and the shared cause. \nHow did a diplomatic dispute become one of the first political media storms in American history? \nJoin us at Stratford Hall in Montross\, VA for a Semiquincentennial conversation on the aftermath of the Lee—Deane Conflict. In 1776\, Silas Deane of Connecticut was sent to France to secure crucial wartime support. He came under fire when Arthur Lee\, a Virginian also posted in Europe\, accused Deane of profiteering and fraud. The matter exploded into the public sphere when Deane fired back\, charging Arthur Lee with spying for the British and sharing information with them. Virginia congressmen Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee found themselves defending their family’s reputation amid a fierce smear campaign that played out in the pages of newspapers up and down the Eastern seaboard. John Jay\, then president of Congress\, was drawn into the dispute as well\, with consequences that would shadow his diplomatic career for years. As accusations and defenses spilled from private correspondence into newspapers\, the reputations of all four men were tested before a watching public. \nThis is a day for people who want to see how the Revolution unfolded not only in congresses and courts\, but in print and in public opinion. Begin the morning with a tour of Menokin\, Francis Lightfoot Lee’s home\, before traveling to nearby Stratford Hall to walk the grounds and tour the house where the Lee brothers grew up. Share lunch and conversation\, then hear from scholars representing all four partner sites—Menokin\, Stratford Hall\, the Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, and the John Jay Historic Site—as they examine how the Deane controversy reverberated through the early republic. This Affair affected the reputations of other “feuding fathers” including Thomas Paine\, Ben Franklin\, and John Adams. It offers a window into the rough-and-tumble politics of the 1770s—and a reminder that the tensions between press\, politics\, and personal reputation are as old as the republic itself. \nSCHEDULE (subject to updates) \n10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Tour Menokin house and grounds\, Warsaw\, VA \n12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Lunch at Stratford Hall\, Montross VA \n1:00 PM-2:30 PM: Hour long round table discussion plus Q&A on the Lee—Deane Conflict with representatives from the historic homes of John Jay (NY)\, Silas Deane (CT)\, Richard Henry Lee (VA) and Francis Lightfoot Lee (VA). \n3:00-4:30 PM: Tour of Stratford Hall \n5:00-6:00 PM: Wrap-up Reception and NNK Symposium Kick off\, Stratford Hall \n6:30-7:30 PM: Talk |  NNK Symposium Keynote [add-on $10] \nPricing: \n$30 | Sun\, 11/8 Day Pass: Includes Menokin tour\, Stratford tour\, Roundtable\, Reception \n$10 | Add-on: NNK symposium keynote on 11/8 and NNK Symposium ticket for 11/9 \n$15 | Roundtable only \n$5 | Virtual admission only to Roundtable \nSpecial: $60: Pass to 11/8 Feuding Founders Symposium + Pass to 11/9 NNK Symposium \nFor more information or to register interest\, email Connie Rosemont at crosemont@menokin.org or Hunter Peal at hunterp@stratfordhall.org \n  \nAttend All Three! \nEach roundtable discussion will be livestreamed on Zoom. Attend all events onsite\, online\, or a combination! \nWebb Deane Stevens Museum | The Making of Silas Deane:  May 16\, Connecticut \nJay Heritage Center | John Jay\, Diplomat and Spymaster: September 26\, New York \nStratford Hall & Menokin | The Lee—Deane Conflict and the Political “Bloodbath” of 1778: November 8\, Virginia \n\nAbout Stratford Hall  \nStratford Hall brings together people from around the world to experience two-thousand acres of natural and human history\, preserved and presented so that we can all learn from the courageous struggles of our ancestors\, taking inspiration both from what they endured and what they accomplished. There are few places in America where people can travel down small\, rural roads to arrive at a vast site that preserves so many aspects of early-American life\, from the Great House where the influential Lee family helped to forge a new nation\, to the fields worked by enslaved Africans\, to the waters of the rivers that fueled trade\, to the ground\, which still yields secrets about the people and animals that lived before. Come experience this extraordinary place and learn about a layered history that began millions of years ago—a history that continues to educate\, inspire\, and influence Americans to the present day.  \nAbout Menokin \nThe Menokin Foundation uses the historic ruin of Francis Lightfoot Lee’s 18th-century home — and the surrounding built and natural environments — as a living laboratory for preservation and public engagement. Rather than recreating the past\, Menokin employs contemporary methods to invite visitors into an active exploration of how America was built and what that history means today. One of the most distinctive historic sites in Virginia\, Menokin reimagines what a house museum can be — and what honest\, provocative engagement with our nation’s founding ideals and realities looks like on the ground. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/feuding-founders-collective-the-untold-drama-of-silas-deane-john-jay-and-the-lees-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Trips,Colonial History,Special Event,America 250
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SUMMARY:TEA | Veterans Day Afternoon Tea  
DESCRIPTION:Veterans 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T161109Z
CREATED:20260618T130335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T161109Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Thanksgiving Tickets \nJoin us for our Annual “Taste of Time” Thanksgiving Dinner | Sunday\, November 15\, 2:00 PM \nCome 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.  \nA beloved annual tradition returns: an intimate journey through centuries of American culinary heritage\, from the landmark houses to a family-style feast in the Webb Barn\, in support of preservation that keeps this history alive.  \nTravel 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 1:00 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. \nVIP Reception and 17th-century kickshaw: 1:00 PM \n“A Taste of Time” Thanksgiving Feast: 2:00 PM \nSAMPLE MENU* \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  \n*This is a sample menu\, and is subject to change.  \nTICKETS \nA VIP reception transports you back to our founding years\, featuring a champagne toast and 17th-century kickshaw. \n\n\n“Taste of Time” Heritage Dinner \n\n\nFriend: $130 | $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\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience three centuries of Christmas in our historic houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. Discover how the roots of modern family traditions have grown over hundreds of years in an enchanting evening stroll. \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. Immerse yourself in celebrations spanning centuries and witness how holiday traditions evolved and flourished across the generations. \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. Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable. \nTickets: On Sale October 1 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-6/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets \nCandlelight Tours | 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM \nDecember 11-12 & 18-19 \nExperience the magic of Christmas in our beautifully decorated historic houses\, open during the quiet hours of the evening for two weekends in December. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. Discover how the roots of modern family traditions have grown over hundreds of years in an enchanting nighttime stroll. \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 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 PM on each date. Groups are limited to 16. Tours include walking and stair climbing\, and are appropriate for adults and children 13+. NSCDA-CT and WDS Museum members: $30 / General Public: $35. Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-7/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience three centuries of Christmas in our historic houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. Discover how the roots of modern family traditions have grown over hundreds of years in an enchanting evening stroll. \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. Immerse yourself in celebrations spanning centuries and witness how holiday traditions evolved and flourished across the generations. \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. Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable. \nTickets: On Sale October 1 \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-8/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience three centuries of Christmas in our historic houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. Discover how the roots of modern family traditions have grown over hundreds of years in an enchanting evening stroll. \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. Immerse yourself in celebrations spanning centuries and witness how holiday traditions evolved and flourished across the generations. \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. Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable. \nTickets: On Sale October 1 \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-9/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Special Event
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