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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:LECTURE | Portraits of Patriots with Historian Damien Cregeau
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets \nLECTURE | Portraits of Patriots with Historian Damien Cregeau \nThursday\, June 25 \, 7:00 PM \nOne man painted the Revolution. Another held the Bible at Washington’s inauguration. And both have deep Connecticut roots. \nJoin us for Portraits of Patriots\, a richly illustrated presentation tracing six extraordinary lives from the American Revolution—beginning with Colonel John Trumbull\, who left the battlefield to become the young republic’s defining visual chronicler. Through Trumbull’s paintings and the work of his gifted sister Faith Trumbull Huntington\, Cregeau brings an entire family into focus: soldiers\, artists\, and survivors bound together by war and ambition. \nAt the center of it all: Samuel Webb of Wethersfield. Aide-de-camp to both Generals Putnam and Washington. Veteran of Bunker Hill. The man who held the Bible as George Washington took the oath of office in 1789. \n\nMeet the Author | Purchase a copy of Portraits of Patriots on-site and get your book personally signed. \n\n\n\n\nTickets: $15 |$12.50 Virtual | $10 Members \n*This lecture will be offered in person and via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture. \nDamien Cregeau | Damien Cregeau earned his B.A. in history from Hillsdale College and M.A. in history from Colorado State. He is a nationally-recognized scholar of the American Revolution who has spoken throughout the U.S. from Boston to Washington\, D.C. to Chicago. He received the History Award and medal from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2021 in recognition of his scholarly research and many important contributions to the public’s appreciation for early American history. His talk on Alexander Hamilton is available to watch on C-SPAN. He has been published in numerous journals and magazines\, including Military History Quarterly\, ten features in the Journal of the American Revolution\, and Financial History magazine. He published his first book\, Portraits of Patriots\, in 2025.  He and his wife\, Pam\, a psychologist\, own two homes in Connecticut built in 1765—the Private Samuel Hanmer House in Wethersfield and the General Jedediah Huntington House in Norwich.  \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-portraits-of-patriots/
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members,Colonial History,America 250
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