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SUMMARY:CONCERT | American Bluegrass & Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:American Bluegrass & Square Dance\nPurchase Tickets\nTwo American traditions\, one summer evening. First\, a seated concert with Audrey Mae—a Connecticut bluegrass quartet whose close harmonies and acoustic drive draw from the brother duet tradition. Then the floor opens up for a live-music square dance led by caller Liz Slade\, who has been guiding first-timers through their first do-si-do for over forty years—no experience necessary. \nAni’s Table + Marketplace will be on-site with dinner\, or pack a picnic and settle in on the grounds before the music starts. Whether you love to dance or prefer to appreciate exceptional musicianship\, this lively evening combines outstanding entertainment with the charm of our historic setting. \nTickets $15 | Children under 12 free\nFriday\, June 5\, 6:00-8:30 pm\nWebb Barn\, Wethersfield \nDon’t worry if you’ve never square danced before—Liz  will teach you everything you need to know. Join your neighbors for an evening that celebrates both our musical heritage and community spirit. \n\nAudrey Mae | Audrey Mae is Peter Winne and Joe Delillo on close two-part harmony\, with Joe Lemeris on banjo and Sam McDougle on fiddle and mandolin. A generation apart in age\, Winne and Delillo draw from the great brother duet tradition—the Stanley Brothers\, the Blue Sky Boys\, the Everly Brothers—while sounding entirely like themselves. Named for Delillo’s mother\, an Alabama belle\, the band moves between high-octane drive and something quieter and more lonesome\, sometimes within the same song. \nLiz Slade | Caller\, fiddler\, and educator Liz Slade has spent more than four decades drawing people into community dance. Rooted in the old-time traditions of the Virginia and Carolina mountains and the contra dance world of New England\, she’s known for her warmth\, her clarity\, and her ability to make beginners and seasoned dancers feel equally at home.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-concert-square-dance/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:concert,Performance,Kids Free
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SUMMARY:WDS BOOK CLUB | The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis month we’re reading:  \nThe Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding\nBy Joseph Ellis\n(Available on audible) \nTuesday\, June 9\, 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-the-great-contradiction-the-tragic-side-of-the-american-founding/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Members,Book Club
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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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SUMMARY:CT Historic Garden Days
DESCRIPTION:Roots & Rhythms Tickets | Yoga in Bloom Tickets \nJoin us and 15 other CT Historic Sites to celebrate the 22nd annual CT Historic Gardens Day! \n\nSpend a perfect Sunday wandering our Colonial Revival Garden. Chat with a Garden Angel about our blooms\, join a scavenger hunt\, channel your inner artist with rock painting\, enjoy complimentary refreshments in the barn\, take a morning yoga class on the lawn\, or attend a lecture with head gardener Peter Winne on the surprising relationship between music and plants. All garden activities are FREE. 50% discount on Museum admission. Yoga and lecture are ticketed events.   \nTicketed events \nYoga in Bloom: $25 \nRoots & Rhythms: A Garden Talk with Peter Winne $15 | $10 Members | Children under 12 FREE \nA perfect Sunday to slow down\, wander the grounds\, and discover why these gardens have been cultivated with care for over a\ncentury. \n\nSchedule \n10:00 AM | Yoga on the Lawn with Soulshine Yoga. \n11:30 AM | Lecture: Roots & Rhythms: A Garden Talk with Peter Winne \n10:00 AM-2:00 PM | House Tours (50% off admission)\, garden chats with our Garden Angels\, rock painting\, scavenger hunts\, and complimentary refreshments.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/ct-historic-garden-days-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Roots & Rhythms (New Date TBD)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. Contact rdumouchel@wdsmuseum.org to be notified when a new date is chosen.  \nRoots & Rhythms: A Garden Talk with Pete Winne Sunday\, June 28 | 11:30 AM | Webb Barn \nWhat does tending a garden have in common with playing a folk song? More than you might think. Join WDS head gardener Pete Winne for a one-of-a-kind presentation weaving together the art of horticulture and the art of musical expression—illustrated live with folk music. Part lecture\, part performance\, entirely unexpected. \nTickets: $15 | Children under 12 FREE \nOffered in celebration of Connecticut Historic Gardens Day. \nAbout Peter 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 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/lecture-performance-the-harmony-of-plants-with-peter-winne/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
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