Travel between Hartford and Wethersfield the way people did in the 18th century—on the Connecticut River! Thanks to a partnership with the City of Hartford, Town of Wethersfield, and Slipaway Tours, you can catch a water taxi as part of your Friday evening plans.
On a waning crescent evening, Karen Riccio demystifies the Major and Minor Arcana in a workshop that keeps the practice both grounded and genuinely magical. Learn the fundamentals of tarot reading, then ask your questions as Karen interprets cards in real time, providing insight into what may come to pass.
Meet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors.
Forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody traces America's dramatic shift from dangerous variolation to revolutionary vaccination, revealing a founding-era debate about trust, authority, and what it meant to be American that feels strikingly familiar today. Now held at 6:00 PM.
Oct 18 | A guided journey into the spookier parts of our past...
Oct 24 | An up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns. This event is SOLD OUT. Contact info@wdsmuseum.org to be put on a waiting list.
Oct 31 | A guided journey into the spookier parts of our past...
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.
Join our small-group journey to Virginia’s Northern Neck, where George Washington’s early world meets the landscapes that shaped the Revolution. Tour seven houses along the Rappahannock, some rarely open to the public, enjoy lunches and dinners in historic river towns, and a stay at Stratford Hall. Nov 5-8, 2026
Onsite at Stratford and Menokin in Virginia | Richard Henry, Francis Lightfoot, William, and Arthur Lee helped drive the push for independence — then clashed with Silas Deane and John Jay over how to see it through. Join the Feuding Founders Collective at Stratford Hall and Menokin for a day of roundtable discussion and historic tours.
At 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.
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. A beloved Wethersfield tradition, our Thanksgiving Dinner invites you to enjoy "A Taste of Time," celebrating five centuries of American fare.