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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T200000
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SUMMARY:WDS BOOK CLUB | Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This month we’re reading:  \nRebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution\nBy Eric Jay Dolin \n(Available on Audible) \nTuesday\, December 8\, 6 pm | In Person and Virtual \nModerated by TR Revella-Hamilton\, WDS Director of Preservation & Collections \nMeet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors. Our carefully curated monthly selections delve into the rich tapestry of American and European history\, featuring compelling works about revolutionary figures\, historic preservation\, decorative arts\, and stories that shaped our cultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned historian\, preservation enthusiast\, or simply curious about the stories behind our built heritage\, there’s a place for you in our community of learners. \nJOIN BOOK CLUB \n\nHow it Works: Book Club meets bimonthly at the Museum and via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each designated month\, unless otherwise noted. Book Club members will receive the newest book title via email two months prior to the book club date. You may join Book Club at any point during the year. Come when you can – there is no penalty for missing a session. \nBook Club 2026 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: $25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to in-person and virtual Book Club sessions\, as well as discounted admission to the accompanying Book Talks lecture series held on Thursdays at the Museum.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/wds-book-club-rebels-at-sea-privateering-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T210000
DTSTAMP:20261104T052924Z
CREATED:20260622T105104Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T210000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T190000
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SUMMARY:CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT | Musick's Recreation: At-Home Musick-Making in Colonial New England
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n  \nCHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT | Musick’s Recreation: At-Home Musick-Making in Colonial New England \nSaturday\, March 6\, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM \nBefore recorded sound\, music happened at home—played and sung by families\, friends\, and neighbors gathered in close quarters. This concert brings that tradition to our Waterman Room\, overlooking the garden\, with a performance by Lyracle\, an acclaimed ensemble specializing in historically informed vocal and viol music\, featuring mezzo-soprano Ashley Mulcahy and viola da gambist James Perretta. \nTogether they perform English songs and instrumental works that would have been familiar in colonial and early federal New England parlors\, connecting local history to the sound of the era. It’s a rare chance to hear chamber music the way it was designed to be experienced: in a small\, resonant room\, with the performers close enough to feel the music. \nTickets: $25 | $18 Members \n  \n\nAbout the Performers \nAshley Mulcahy\, mezzo-soprano\, is a graduate of the Voxtet program at the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music and has performed with Bach Collegium Japan\, the Boston Early Music Festival\, the Handel and Haydn Society\, and the Newberry Consort\, among others. \nJames Perretta\, viola da gamba\, is a Boston-based performer\, arranger\, and teacher who has appeared with the Boston Camerata and Nota Bene and twice participated in the Silkroad Ensemble’s Global Musicians Workshop. \nTogether\, Mulcahy and Perretta founded the ensemble Lyracle in 2018. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lyracle/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:concert,Performance,Members,Colonial History,America 250
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