You don’t have to believe the country is falling apart [...]
Discover how one prominent New England woman's look at her family history was entangled with gender, nationalism, race, memory, and the Colonial Revival. Historian MaryKate Smolenski examines how and why loyalism to the Crown, which divided families and communities during the American Revolution, was edited out of the picture in the 1920s.
Calling all bookworms, history buffs, preservationists and culture mavens! Join us for our NEW year-long book club, accompanied by a lecture series with acclaimed authors.
Join us for our first high tea of the season, where we'll learn about hosting customs from our founding females and their Modern-day counterparts.
Meet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors.
Victoria 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.
Join WDS Head Gardener Peter Winne for a colorful conversation on how to treat your garden with care to prepare it for the coming Spring.
Learn the art of topiary with expert Anthony Bellomo of The Orangerie. Don't miss this unique opportunity to bring timeless elegance to your garden.
Join us for our Member's Preview of the new exhibition Out of the Attic: A Century of Collecting
Join 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.
Travel 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.
The 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.