WDS BOOK CLUB | Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect
Meet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors.
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VIRTUAL BOOK TALK | Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect with author Victoria Kastner
Zoom Virtual Event, Zoom link providedVictoria Kastner, former Hearst Castle historian and acclaimed author, probes the remarkable life of Julia Morgan - the first woman admitted to Paris's prestigious École des Beaux-Arts and California's first licensed female architect.
GARDEN TALK | Waking Up Your Garden from Winter with Peter Winne
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTJoin WDS Head Gardener Peter Winne for a colorful conversation on how to treat your garden with care to prepare it for the coming Spring.
WORKSHOP | Topiary Workshop with Anthony Bellomo of the Orangerie
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTLearn the art of topiary with expert Anthony Bellomo of The Orangerie. Don't miss this unique opportunity to bring timeless elegance to your garden.
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Member Preview | Out of The Attic: A Century of Collecting
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTJoin us for our Member's Preview of the new exhibition Out of the Attic: A Century of Collecting
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VIRTUAL LECTURE | Victorian-Era Colonial Revival: Late 19th Century Furniture of New York Cabinetmakers Matthew Meier & Ernest Hagen
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTJoin us for an exclusive virtual lecture with Grant S.Quertermous, Curator & Director of Collections at the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, as he delves into the history and craftsmanship of a remarkable 1892 Meier & Hagen mirror and the evolution of Meier & Hagen furniture.
FREE EVENT| Revolutionary War Encampment
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTTravel back in time and experience our Annual Revolutionary War Encampment, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a fun, educational immersion in the Colonial era, including period music, open hearth cooking demonstrations, children’s colonial games, traditional craft-making, speak with a surgeon, musket demonstrations, camp tours with the 5th Connecticut Regiment, and so much more.
CT Open House
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTThe Webb Dean Stevens Museum will celebrate the 20th annual Connecticut Open House Day with reduced Museum admission all day. Experience 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.
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CT Historic Garden Days
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTJoin us for CT Historic Gardens Day! Free refreshments and garden tours all day. Join us at 1 pm to hear from WDS Head Gardener Pete Winne, and enjoy reduced admission for our two new exhibitions and three historic house tours. Get a free gift when you get signatures from three participating sites on your CT Garden Days passport.
Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tours with High Tea
WDS Museum 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CTStart your Sunday off with florals, flavor, and flair.Join our Head Gardener Peter Winne for an intimate tour of our colonial revival gardens, followed by “high tea” in the garden.