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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT | Scott Allan: An Evening of Spirit Messages
DESCRIPTION:An evening of Spirit Messages with Scott Allan \nThursday\, October 2\, 6-8:30 pm \nJoin us in the Webb Barn to look through the veil and receive messages from the other side. Scott Allan has seen grief from both sides. As a funeral director\, he helped families say goodbye. Now as an evidential medium featured on “Dark Echoes\,” he helps them reconnect. Expect real stories\, authentic moments\, and unexpected humor that makes the evening both moving and surprisingly enjoyable. \nWhat’s Included: \nMediumship Demonstration: Scott brings through heartfelt\, evidential messages from loved ones in Spirit.\nBook Signing & Sale: Pick up a signed copy of In the Presence of Light (with a foreword by Joseph P. Shiel III).\nVIP Meet & Greet/Q&A: VIP guests enjoy an exclusive post-event Q&A and time to connect personally with Scott.\nDoor Prizes & Surprises: A little extra magic for lucky guests! \nTickets: \nGeneral Admission: $40 (includes event and book signing)\nMembers: $35  (includes event and book signing)\nVIP Experience: $60 (includes upfront priority seating at the event\, book signing\, and exclusive post-event Q&A with Scott with special VIP Door Prizes! (Hint… someone will win a free reading!) \nPlease Note: \nNot everyone is guaranteed a personal reading\, but Scott aims to deliver as many messages as possible.\nEvent is for ages 16+.\nDoors open at 6:30 PM; seating is first-come\, first-served (except for VIP upfront priority seating).
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/special-event-scott-allan-an-evening-of-spirit-messages/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Lecture,Members,Special Event,Spiritual and Spooky
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SUMMARY:Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tours with Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last Flowers & Flavor event of the summer. Start 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 tea overlooking the garden. Scratch your horticultural itch\, or just enjoy a whimsical morning among flowers and friends. \nTickets: $55 |  $45 members \nNote: Each event is limited to 16 guests. To book a private tour and tea for your friends and family\, contact events@wdsmuseum.org.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/flowers-flavor-garden-tours-with-high-tea-3/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T203000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Out of the Attic: Inventing Antiques in Twentieth-Century New England
DESCRIPTION:LECTURE \nWhat transforms a discarded object into a treasured antique? Join acclaimed historian and independent scholar Briann Greenfield as she reveals how Connecticut and New England didn’t just collect antiques—they invented the very idea of what makes something “antique.” Through a century of transformation\, she traces how everyday objects evolved from dusty attic finds to coveted museum pieces. Greenfield uncovers the fascinating stories of collectors\, dealers\, and curators who shaped American material culture\, showing how personal passion and cultural values created the antique market we know today. \n*This event is available in person and via Zoom. \nIn-person at 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT or on Zoom. Zoom details will be shared via email in advance of the lecture. \nTickets: $15 | $10 Members \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/out-of-the-attic-inventing-antiques-in-twentieth-century-new-england/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
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SUMMARY:Traditional Trades Fair
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of master craftspeople and discover the time-honored skills that built America. On Saturday\, July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm\, Webb Deane Stevens Museum opens its doors to showcase the traditional trades that keep our historic treasures alive. \nWatch skilled artisans demonstrate timber framing\, roofing techniques\, and master carpentry as they work on our own preservation projects\, including the major roof replacement currently underway on the historic Webb House. Experience the artistry of women’s traditional work through textile demonstrations\, weaving\, and historic loom operations. Learn the meticulous craft of paint stripping and restoration that reveals centuries of hidden history. \nThis hands-on day welcomes everyone—whether you’re a preservation enthusiast\, restoring your own historic home\, or simply fascinated by traditional craftsmanship. Bring the whole family to witness skills passed down through generations\, where visual beauty and uncompromising quality were not just ideals\, but the standard. \nSaturday\, July 26 | 10 am – 4 pm\nWebb Barn\, Old Wethersfield\nDemonstrations\, workshops\, and family-friendly activities \nTickets: $10 | $8 Members \nExperience the dedication and artistry that preservation requires\, and discover why these traditional trades remain essential to protecting our architectural heritage. \nMade possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-preservation-traditional-trades-day/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Workshop,Kids Free,Colonial History,Preservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T203000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Concert & Square Dance: Audrey Mae
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Concert & Square Dance: Audrey Mae\nGet ready to clap\, stomp\, and swing your partner! Join us for a lively evening of Americana in two acts. Begin with a soulful seated concert featuring the spirited bluegrass sounds of Audrey Mae\, then stay as we clear the floor for a lively square dance where professional caller Liz Slade will guide you through every step with live accompaniment from the band. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! \nPack a picnic to enjoy before the festivities\, or grab delicious fare from Ani’s Table + Marketplace on-site. 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\, July 25th\, 6:00-8:30 pm\nWebb Barn\, Wethersfield \nDon’t worry if you’ve never barn 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 features the duet harmonies of bluegrass veterans Peter Winne and Joe Delillo accompanied by the tasteful stylings of banjo player Joe Lemeris and fiddle & mandolin player Sam McDougle. Despite being a generation apart\, Winne and Delillo evoke brother harmony groups such as The Stanley Brothers\, The Blue Sky Boys\, The Everly Brothers\, and yes\, even The Beatles. Named after Delillo’s mother\, an Alabama belle named Audrey Mae\, the band delivers a brand of bluegrass that is at times high octane and at other times just plain … lonesome. \n  \nLiz Slade | Long time dance caller\, fiddler and educator\, Liz Slade is  known for her warm welcoming manner\, her clear instruction and the ways that she  makes the vibrance of community dance accessible to beginners and experienced dancers alike. \nSteeped in the fiddle and dance traditions of southern old time music and New England contra dance\, Liz began her calling career in the late 1970s when she began collecting dances in small communities in southwestern Virginia and northern North Carolina. Since that time\, she  has called for community dances\, ongoing dance series and at folk festivals throughout the US. \nAt present\, Liz is especially interested in the use of traditional dance to build community and to offer everyone the delight of dancing to wonderful live music and the pleasure of being together.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-barn-dance-audreymae/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:concert,Performance,Kids Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T113000
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SUMMARY:Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tours with High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Start 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. Scratch your horticultural itch\, or just enjoy a whimsical morning among flowers and friends. \nTickets: $55; $45 members \nNote: Each event is limited to 15 guests. To book a private tour and tea for your friends and family\, contact events@wdsmuseum.org.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/flowers-flavor-garden-tours-with-high-tea-2/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Members,Tea &...,Colonial History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
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SUMMARY:Restoration Revealed: Craftsmen at Work
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Revealed: Craftsmen at Work \nStep into living history every Thursday at 2 PM \nWatch master craftsmen breathe new life into centuries-old treasures at WDS Museum’s weekly restoration showcase. From the skilled hands of Mount Vernon’s master carpenter Nathanial Ulfers to rising talent like American College of Building Arts intern Ryan\, witness traditional trades that built America. \nSee history unfold before your eyes: \n\nAn 18th-century loom taking shape timber by timber\nHistoric interiors restored with period-authentic techniques\nThe iconic 1752 Joseph Webb House receiving its new cedar-shake roof\n\nThis isn’t just observation—it’s immersion. Chat directly with our artisans about time-honored methods passed down through generations. Discover the secrets behind mortise-and-tenon joinery\, hand-split shingles\, and authentic colonial finishes that have weathered nearly three centuries. \nEvery Thursday brings something new. Check our social media Thursday mornings to preview the day’s projects\, or simply drop by to be surprised. Whether you’re a history buff\, DIY enthusiast\, or curious about American craftsmanship\, you’ll leave with newfound appreciation for the skills that shaped our nation. \nNo tickets required—just curiosity and a respect for the craft. \nRestoration Revealed: Where the past meets the present\, one careful stroke at a time. \nMade possible with the generous support of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/restoration-revealed-craftsmen-at-work/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Workshop,Antiques & Collectibles,Colonial History,Preservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T113000
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SUMMARY:Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tours with High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Start 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. Scratch your horticultural itch\, or just enjoy a whimsical morning among flowers and friends. \nTickets: $55; $45 members \nNote: Each event is limited to 15 guests. To book a private tour and tea for your friends and family\, contact events@wdsmuseum.org.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/flowers-flavor-garden-tours-with-high-tea/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Tea &...
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T203000
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SUMMARY:Concert | Locomotion
DESCRIPTION:Summer Concert Series in the Barn: Locomotion\nGet ready to rock this summer at WDS! Join us for an electrifying evening on the lawn\, featuring the unforgettable sounds of Locomotion. This vibrant rock performance promises an exhilarating blend of classic tunes and modern hits\, all set against the rustic charm of our historic barn. Whether you’re a lifelong rock enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre\, Locomotion’s dynamic energy and musical prowess will captivate and entertain audiences of all ages. Don’t miss out on this unique concert experience that combines the best of rock music with a truly memorable setting. \nAni’s Table and Marketplace will be onsite selling fine fares including scratch-prepared foods. And our friends from Main Street Creamery will roll in with your favorite ice cream delights. Bring your blankets and chairs\, and celebrate the spirit of summer at WDS.  \nTickets: $10 | Children under 12 FREE \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/concert-locomotion/
CATEGORIES:concert,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
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SUMMARY:CT Historic Garden Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us and 15 other CT Historic Sites to celebrate the 21st annual CT Historic Gardens Day! \nEnjoy yoga on the lawn with our friends at Soulshine Yoga\, complimentary refreshments\, guided tours of our Amy Cogswell Colonial Revival Garden\, and a free garden talk with Webb Dean Stevens’ Head Gardener Peter Winne at 1 pm. \nSave $1 off the price of regular museum admission for exhibitions and guided historic house tours of the Webb\, Deane\, and Stevens Houses. Together\, the houses represent a series of significant milestones in the military\, political\, social\, and economic history that saw America’s transformation from a series of colonies into a concerted nation. Admission includes access to two new exhibitions: Out of the Attic: A Century of Collecting\, which showcases a dazzling array of pieces\, some of them family heirlooms\, that allow us to ask: “What is a collection” and “why is a gathering of objects significant?” and How to Build a Georgian House: Preservation in Action\, which offers a fascinating step-by-step explanation of 18th-century construction techniques through architectural fragments and interpretive panels. And remember to use your Passport – bring your CT’s Historic Gardens brochure (or pick one up at any of the member gardens)\, have it initialed at three locations\, and you’ll receive a free packet of notecards featuring the works of the CHG Day Poster Art Contest winners. \n10 am: Yoga on the Lawn with Soulshine. Register Today: https://momence.com/s/117284868 \n1 pm: FREE Garden Talk with Head Gardener Peter Winne \n10 am – 4 pm: House Tours (reduced admission)\, guided tours of the garden\, and complimentary refreshments.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/ct-historic-garden-days/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:CT Open House
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT | Connecticut Open House Day \nSaturday\, June 14\, 2024\, 10 am. – 4 pm. \nThe 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.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/ct-open-house/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT| Revolutionary War Encampment
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT | Revolutionary War Encampment \nSaturday\, May 24\, 2025\, 10 am – 4 pm \nA family favorite returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum Saturday\, May 24! 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. \nThe free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade. \n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Demonstrations throughout the day will include: \n\nColonial music\nChildren’s colonial games\nSurgeon’s table\nWoodworking\nOpen hearth cooking and food\nFlag displays and history programs\nWeaving and sewing\nSoldier’s tent and display of equipment\nColonial clothing and textiles\nLife of a Privateer\nButter churning\nCamp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut Regiment and its history\n\nSchedule \n10:30 am  Musket and drill demonstration \n11:00 am  Children’s wooden musket drill \n11:30 am Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride”  \n12:00 pm Midday nooning \n1:00 pm  Demonstrations of 18th-Century battle tactics\, including musket firing and bayonet practice \n2:00 pm Canon firing demonstration \n2:30 pm Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” \n4:00 pm Camp Closes
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/free-event-revolutionary-war-encampment/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Performance,Kids Free,Colonial History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LECTURE | Victorian-Era Colonial Revival: Late 19th Century Furniture of New York Cabinetmakers Matthew Meier & Ernest Hagen
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LECTURE \nJoin 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 from the Webb Deane Stevens Museum’s collection\, and the evolution of Meier & Hagen furniture. \nThe mirror was produced by Meier & Hagen in 1892 and is on display in our new exhibition: Out of The Attic: A Century of Collecting. \nThursday May 22nd\, 7:00 pm \nMembers: $10 \nNon-Members: $15 \n*Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture. \nGrant Quertermous | Grant Quertermous is the Curator and Director of Collections for the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation (formerly Classical American Homes Preservation Trust)\, a position he has held since 2020. He previously served as Curator at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden\, a National Historic Landmark in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington\, D.C. for five years and prior to that he was the Assistant Curator at James Madison’s Montpelier for nine years during its major restoration and furnishing project. He holds an undergraduate degree in history from Murray State University and a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina. His book\, A Georgetown Life\, the Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon of Tudor Place was published by Georgetown University Press in 2020. \n  \nThis lecture is generously supported by the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation. 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/virtual-lecture-victorian-era-colonial-revival-late-19th-century-furniture-of-new-york-cabinetmakers-matthew-meier-ernest-hagen/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Antiques & Collectibles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000
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SUMMARY:Member Preview | Out of The Attic: A Century of Collecting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our WDS Member Exhibition Preview \nApril 30\, 5:30-7:30 pm | Wine and light refreshments will be served. \nWhat is a collection? How does it come to be? And what can we learn about the past\, passion\, and perspective of those who built it over time. \nFrom teapots and portrait miniatures to furniture and a monumental canvas of founder Elizabeth Colt\, a dazzling array of treasures from the Museum’s permanent collection are resurfacing for public view\, some for the first time in a generation. Together they track the legacy of the Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames and show how the Society and Museum have evolved over more than a hundred years of collecting\, preserving\, and interpreting American history and decorative arts. \n5:30 pm | Welcome and Opening Remarks with Executive Director Brenton Grom \n6:00 pm | Exhibition Tour – Out of the Attic: A Century of Collecting \nRSVP: Renee Dumouchel at rdumouchel@wdsmuseum.org
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/member-preview-out-of-the-attic-a-century-of-collecting/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T143000
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP | Topiary Workshop with Anthony Bellomo of the Orangerie
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of topiary with expert Anthony Bellomo of Orangerie. Join us on April 5th at 1:00 PM for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover time-honored techniques for creating and maintaining elegant topiary forms that have defined formal gardens for centuries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the world of ornamental pruning\, Anthony will guide you through the fundamentals of this classic garden art. A selection of topiary will be available on-site for purchase after the event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to bring timeless elegance to your garden. \nFollow: @anthony.bellomo @orangeriegarden \nwww.orangeriegarden.com \nPurchase Tickets  | $15 General Admission | $10 Members | $5 Students \n  \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/workshop-topiary-workshop-with-anthony-bellomo-of-the-orangerie/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
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SUMMARY:GARDEN TALK | Waking Up Your Garden from Winter with Peter Winne
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to thoughtfully and properly wake up your garden from winter and set yourself up for a season of beautiful and healthy blooms. 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. Weather permitting\, the talk will end with a short hands-on pruning demonstration outside in the Amy Cogswell Garden. \nPeter 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 is Head Gardener for the Amy Cogswell Colonial Revival Garden at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. 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.  \nTickets: $20 | $15 Members \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/garden-talk-waking-up-your-garden-from-win-tickets-206531
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/garden-talk-waking-up-your-garden-from-winter-with-peter-winne/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL BOOK TALK | Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect with author Victoria Kastner
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LECTURE: Join us from the comfort of your home. This is a VIRTUAL event. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.\nThis event is part of our Book Talk series\, where we hear from acclaimed authors who discuss their books in their own words. Get a glimpse into their work and process\, and stick around for a lively Q&A.  \nVictoria 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. Drawing from her groundbreaking new biography\, Kastner reveals the extraordinary woman behind 700 architectural masterpieces\, including the legendary Hearst Castle\, and paints an intimate portrait of one of America’s most prolific architects. \nJoin us for an illuminating talk as Kastner shares how she drew upon previously unpublished interviews\, letters\, and Morgan’s personal diaries to weave a captivating tale about courage\, vision\, and resilience that reveals in fascinating detail how Morgan’s friendship with William Randolph Hearst\, struggles with familial dementia\, and devotion to architecture changed the California coast\, and the field of architecture itself. \nTickets: $15 General | $10 Book Club and Museum Members | $5 Students \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/virtual-book-talk-julia-morgan-an-intimate-tickets-206516 \nVictoria Kastner served as the official historian for Hearst Castle in San Simeon\, California for over 30 years. She has authored several definitive books about the castle\, including “Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House” and “Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.” Her work combines meticulous historical research with architectural and social history analysis\, drawing on her unprecedented access to original documents and architectural plans during her tenure. In addition to her scholarly pursuits\, Kastner is a former commercial baker and a longtime vocalist. Her current research interests have expanded to include the musical compositions and singing career of Fred Astaire. \n\nJOIN BOOK CLUB | This program is part of the WDS Book Club Book Talk series. If you would like to join our Book Club\, you can sign up here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/wds-book-club-tickets-201691
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/virtual-book-talk-julia-morgan-an-intimate-biography-of-the-trailblazing-architect-with-author-victoria-kastner/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual Event\, Zoom link provided
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
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SUMMARY:WDS BOOK CLUB | Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect
DESCRIPTION:This month we’re reading:  \nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect by Victoria Kastner \nTuesday\, March 11\, 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 monthly at the Museum on the second Tuesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. 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 2025 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: $25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to twelve in-person 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-julia-morgan-an-intimate-biography-of-the-trailblazing-architect/
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T113000
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SUMMARY:TEA &... | High Tea and The First Ladies - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION: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. [This event has been postponed. Please check back for a new date.]
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/tea-high-tea-and-the-first-ladies/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Tea &...
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
CREATED:20250130T221511Z
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SUMMARY:WDS BOOK CLUB: | The Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Monthly | Every Second Tuesday\, 6 pm\nModerated by TR Revella-Hamilton\, WDS Director of Preservation & Collections\nFeb 11 | We’re reading The Bookshop: A History of the American Book Store by Evan Friss \nDiscover hidden stories of America’s past\, cultural heritage\, and architectural treasures with our new WDS book club\, led by Director of Preservation & Collections TR Revella-Hamilton. \nJourney through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures of historic New England homes. Step through the page and into new worlds to encounter witch trials and colonial intrigue\, unsolved Victorian murders that inspired literary classics\, and gripping tales of resistance against slavery in George Washington’s own household. \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. \nHow it Works \nBook Club meets monthly at the Museum on the second Tuesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. Book Club members will receive the newest book title via email one month 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 2025 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: \n$25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to twelve in-person Book Club sessions\, as well as discounted admission to the accompanying Book Talks lecture series held on Thursdays at the Museum. \n*Book Club funds support educational and interpretive programming at the Museum. Book Club Library Card fee is for the year\, regardless of when you join and will not be prorated. Thank you for your support.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/wds-book-club/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
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SUMMARY:The Loyalist Legacy: Martha Codman Karolik's Ancestry\, Collecting\, and Nationalism
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMartha Codman Karolik (1858-1948) is best known for her and her husband’s significant donations to the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston. Prior to her marriage\, Codman’s early collecting focused on her ancestors; she was deeply interested in her family history and also joined lineage-based societies\, including NSCDA. Codman was intrigued by one particular ancestor: Katherine Greene Amory (1731-1777)\, a Revolutionary-era loyalist from Boston. Codman owned several Amory objects\, including portraits by John Singleton Copley. In 1923\, Martha published Amory’s journal\, but deliberately edited the publication to create a family narrative that omitted loyalism. \nCodman left a legacy\, through print and material culture\, that misrepresents the complexity of the Revolution\, but also reflected Martha’s twentieth-century interests. Martha’s story\, and the one she told about her family\, is entangled in the history of gender\, nationalism\, race\, the Colonial Revival\, and memory. Examining Codman’s narrative reveals how our understanding of eighteenth-century history and artifacts were shaped by later eras. \nBIO \nMaryKate Smolenski is a PhD candidate in American Studies at Boston University. She studies the memory of the American Revolution through print and material culture\, and is particularly interested in how descendants of Revolutionary-era loyalists remember their ancestors. Smolenski has previously worked with several museums and historical societies\, including the Newport Historical Society\, History Cambridge\, and the GWU Museum and Textile Museum. Prior to starting her PhD\, she completed a two-year fellowship at the Preservation Society of Newport County where she re-interpreted an eighteenth-century historic house museum\, Hunter House. \n  \nVIRTUAL LECTURE: 6:30 pm \nJoin us from the comfort of your home. This is a VIRTUAL event. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event. \n  \nThis program is part of Common Ground in a Fractured Nation: Dialogues on the Past and Future of American Democracy\, a new series that uses Historic Wethersfield’s distinctive colonial past to help people see and empathize with one another as we approach America’s 250th anniversary.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/the-loyalist-legacy-martha-codman-karoliks-ancestry-collecting-and-nationalism/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE | Other People's Stuff: How the Spectacle of House Museums Can Bring Us Together and Teach Us Empathy
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to believe the country is falling apart to notice Americans struggling to come together. Last year the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory report on our “epidemic of loneliness\,” a dark flip side to the loud and impassioned public dialogue that has become a hallmark of 21st-century life. Meanwhile\, we give less than ever to charity\, belong to fewer organizations\, and distance ourselves from the categories and etiquette that once defined individuals’ relationships to a larger community. We want to be seen and heard\, and yet we sometimes lack the tools and patience to see and hear one another. \nFrom the neuroscience of spatial experience to the awe inspired by thinking across expanses of time\, house museums hold powerful means to opening our minds. If we treat them as laboratories rather than as repositories of information\, they can teach us to look closely at the residue of the past and use multiple kinds of intelligence to grasp the complexity of the human relationships intertwined with it. A century ago\, old rooms and their furnishings were part of a bold new strategy in museums to lift up society by drawing attention to the objects that surround us. This lecture\, adapted from an address last winter at the Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum\, focuses on the ways in which our national treasures in Historic Wethersfield can help us observe\, listen\, and relate to one another with the same curiosity and respect we accord to people of the past.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-other-peoples-stuff-how-the-spectacle-of-house-museums-can-bring-us-together-and-teach-us-empathy/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Learning Series,Lecture,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
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SUMMARY:Colonial Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free family fun! The Colonial Encampment\, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment\, returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum grounds on Saturday\, May 25\, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy cooking and marching demonstrations\, period music\, children’s activities\, battle skirmishes\, and much more! \nEvent Schedule (Rain or shine!) \n1030am – Musket demonstration \n11am –  Children’s march with wooden muskets \n1pm –  Battle skirmish with British Marines \n130pm –  Cannon firing demonstration \n2pm-4pm  Camp functions and exhibits \n\nColonial music\nSurgeons’ table\nOpen fire cooking\nFlag history program\nVarious other camp life exhibits\n\nBig Bear Trading Company will also be on-site throughout the day selling jewelry\, gear and goods inspired by the 17th – 19th centuries. \nPLEASE NOTE: All scheduled activities subject to change. \nRegular Museum admission applies for guided house tours and access to exhibitions in the Holcombe Education Center and Kuckro Gallery. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/colonial-encampment/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
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SUMMARY:The Landscape of Future History
DESCRIPTION:The Webb Deane Stevens Museum is pleased to present landscape architect David Rubin in conversation with Executive Director Brenton Grom. Mr. Rubin\, the founding principal of DAVID RUBIN Land Collective\, joins us in advance of receiving the Elvira Broome Doolan Medal from the Garden Club of America at its annual meeting in Hartford. His remarks will explore the firm’s ethos of “empathy-driven design\,” followed by a fireside chat with Mr. Grom about their recent collaboration at the George Read II House & Gardens in Old New Castle\, Delaware\, which resulted in a new design for the landscape that will unite many layers of history while serving as a gathering place for the community that helped shape the plan. \nDAVID RUBIN Land Collective practices landscape architecture from a mission of empathy\, problem solving on behalf of their clients\, and empowering constituencies through accessibility (which they define as an “invitation to participate”). Because of their belief that landscapes are written to be read\, they strive to manage change in historic landscapes rather than to preserve them wholesale. They “lift the bell jar” off of historic sites in an effort to ensure that contemporary society can access and value what has come before\, allowing these public treasures to be loved and understood by the 21st century. \nPlease join us for a complimentary reception at 6 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. \nNSCDA-CT and Museum Members: $20 / General Public: $25. Register HERE. \nAbout the Presenter: \nDavid A. Rubin\, PLA\, FASLA\, FAAR is the founding principal of DAVID RUBIN Land Collective\, a landscape architecture\, urban design\, and planning studio committed to practicing with an emphasis on socially purposeful design strategies. David’s visionary contribution to the field in “empathy-driven design” is a hallmark of the studio\, earning increasing renown for fusing issues of social justice in cities with excellence in the design of public spaces. Educated at Connecticut College and Harvard University\, he has taught and lectured at a number of institutions\, including Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design\, the University of Pennsylvania School of Design\, Louisiana State University\, and Southern California Institute of Architecture. David is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome\, a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects\, and recipient of the 2024 Elvira Broome Doolan medal which recognizes innovative work in landscape architecture with emphasis on city planning and civic improvement in urban areas. He was appointed by the U.S. State Department to serve on their Industry Advisory Group (IAG) to promote best practices in landscape architecture in Overseas Building Operations (OBO). His projects have received awards and honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects\, the Society of College and University Planners\, and the American Institute of Architects\, among others. \nDavid’s current work includes Grand Junction Park in Westfield\, IN\, a socially-purposeful\, environmentally-resilient\, and inclusive park focused on human engagement; the National World War I Memorial\, new comfort stations throughout the National Mall and the Tidal Basin Master Plan; Franklin Park\, and an expanse of riverfront along the Anacostia in Washington\, D.C.; multiple projects for the Fort Wayne Riverfront in Indiana; and a new plaza for Temple University in Philadelphia. His studio’s work includes diverse typologies in locations from Los Angeles to Rome\, Berlin\, Cape Town\, New York City\, Washington\, D.C.\, Detroit\, Indianapolis\, Fort Wayne\, Pittsburgh\, and Philadelphia.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/the-landscape-of-future-history/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Lecture,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
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SUMMARY:Expansion and Inspiration: Recent Acquisitions to the Winterthur Collection
DESCRIPTION:Alexandra Deutsch\, John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections at the Winterthur Museum\, Garden & Library\, will speak about recent acquisitions and the ways in which collecting there has evolved while remaining anchored in Henry Francis du Pont’s legacy. Alexandra oversees the mansion’s 175 museum rooms and adjacent galleries\, along with the world’s largest and most celebrated collection of American decorative arts. \nJoin us at 6 p.m. for a complimentary reception. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. \nNSCDA-CT and Museum Members: $15 / General Public: $20. Register HERE. \nAbout the Presenter: \nAlexandra Deutsch\, a graduate of Vassar College and the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture\, is the John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections at the Winterthur Museum. She leads Winterthur’s Collections and Interpretation Division. Prior to arriving at Winterthur in 2019\, she was Vice-President of Collections and Interpretation and Chief Curator at the Maryland Center for History and Culture\, formerly the Maryland Historical Society. \nHer tenure at the Maryland Center for History and Culture was distinguished by nationally recognized exhibitions that included In Full Glory Reflected: Maryland and the War of 1812\, Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy\, and Spectrum of Fashion. From 2010 until 2019\, she worked to establish the Fashion Archives\, now named the Barbara P. Katz Fashion Archives at the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Since arriving at Winterthur\, she has spearheaded a re-envisioning of the museum’s gallery building and led multiple exhibitions\, including Outside In: Nature-inspired Design at Winterthur (2020)\, Jacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House (2022)\, Ann Lowe\, American Couturier (2023) and is currently curating a major reinstallation of the permanent collections on view in Winterthur’s galleries. \nHer publications include Ann Lowe\, American Couturier (2023)\, Spectrum of Fashion (2019)\, Structure and Perspective: David Brewster Explores Maryland’s Social Landscape (2017) and Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (2016). She has written and lectured about diverse topics in American material culture throughout her career with a particular emphasis on women’s and fashion history.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/expansion-and-inspiration-recent-acquisitions-to-the-winterthur-collection/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Members,Antiques & Collectibles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
CREATED:20240227T163852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T150232Z
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SUMMARY:Webb Barn Sale
DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine! \nSale Dates: \nSaturday\, April 13\, 9 am-3 pm (The Sabores Mexicanos Food Truck will be on site for lunch purchases\, 12-3 pm)\nSunday\, April 14\, 9 am-1 pm (Indulge by Palazzo‘s Indulge truck will be on site for gourmet mini donut and coffee purchases\, 8:45-11 am) \nAdmission: \n$5 for adults; youth under age 18 free. Admission is payable at the door. \nThis biennial sale has historically been the biggest fundraiser in support of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut (NSCDA-CT). We are hoping for a great turnout and successful sale again this year! \nCome shop for tableware\, silver\, art\, kitchenware\, toys\, collectibles\, linens\, garden items\, holiday decor\, jewelry\, rugs\, small furniture\, and more! \nPayments: \nAccepted payments: cash\, checks\, and credit cards. \nParking: \nFree parking is available behind the Webb Barn to the rear of the Museum campus\, on the street\, in the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center lot at 200 Main\, Street\, or in the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department lot located at 171 Main Street. \n 
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/webb-barn-sale/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Members,Antiques & Collectibles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
CREATED:20240325T185046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T185046Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Informational Session and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn from an expert horticulturist? Are you curious about historic gardens? Do you enjoy giving back to the community in a meaningful way? Then we want to chat with you! The Webb Deane Stevens Museum warmly invites you to attend a free garden volunteer informational session and reception on Sunday\, April 7\, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nYou will meet our head gardener\, Peter Winne\, and learn more about the history of the Amy Cogswell Colonial Revival Garden on the campus of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in the heart of Old Wethersfield. We’ll talk about all the available opportunities to support the garden\, which sits on our beautiful 8-acre campus. You will also meet some of our current garden volunteers\, and help us celebrate Ann Foley\, our retiring garden volunteer coordinator. \nYou’ll receive a variety of perks as a garden volunteer\, including free admission to the museum for yourself and a guest\, as well as free admission to most of our community programs. \nWe hope you will join our team of dedicated garden volunteers! Please RSVP HERE by April 3.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/garden-volunteer-informational-session-and-reception/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Garden Program,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T030555
CREATED:20231229T182329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T151005Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Trip to The Winter Show and More
DESCRIPTION:TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. \nThis January 24-26\, join Executive Director Brenton Grom for a multi-generational experience during Americana Week\, New York’s annual celebration of decorative arts and design! Our VIP itinerary includes a lecture by Sarah Coffin (former Senior Curator at Cooper Hewitt)\, visits with dealers at the 70th Winter Show\, and a tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The general itinerary will be followed by a special segment for the upcoming generation\, who will join Brenton at the Winter Show’s chic Young Collectors’ Night party\, followed by drinks at Chapel Bar\, and the Taylor Swift: Storyteller exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design the next morning. \nThe Winter Show\, held at the stunning Park Avenue Armory\, is America’s premiere art\, antiques\, and design fair\, and features many of the world’s top experts in the fine and decorative arts. Learn more HERE. \nGENERAL ITINERARY (JANUARY 24-25) / \nInformation continues below for the Young Friends portion of the trip. \nWednesday\, January 24\, 2024 \n\n11:00 AM / Lunch at Inside Park at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church (included in registration fee).\n12:45 PM / Lecture by Sarah Coffin (St. Bartholomew’s Chapel)\, retired Senior Curator and Head of the Product Design and Decorative Arts Department at Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum: “Dining and Diplomacy: Tablescapes and Cuisine as Political Messengers in Empire France.”\n2:00 PM / Tour of historic St. Bartholomew’s Church with church staff\n3:00 PM / The Winter Show (Park Avenue Armory)\, including special commentary from exhibiting dealers.\nDinner and evening activities on your own.\n\nThursday\, January 25\, 2024 \n\n10 AM / The Metropolitan Museum of Art with Brenton Grom and Elizabeth Fox\, Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow at the Yale University Art Gallery. This exclusive tour through the American Winng and recently-renovated British Galleries will focus on the history of period rooms and antiques-collecting\, the future of museums\, and what all of this means for our own Webb Deane Stevens Museum. Participants from the Young Friends’ itinerary will join us n this stop.\n\nTICKETS\nNSCDA-CT & Museum Members: $300 per person. Non-Members: $350 per person. \nIncludes admission to The Winter Show\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, and lunch on January 24. Prices do not cover transportation\, lodging\, or meals not included in the itinerary. Click the registration link for information on lodging options. \nPlease note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. It is understood that participation in this event/tour releases The Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, NSCDA\, NSCDA-CT\, WDS staff and volunteers from any responsibility whatsoever for injury or death\, or loss or damage of personal property sustained in connection with an event/tour. \nYOUNG FRIENDS ITINERARY (JANUARY 25-26) \nThursday\, January 25\, 2024 \n\n10 AM / The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a multi-generational group led by Brenton Grom and Elizabeth Fox\, Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow at the Yale University Art Gallery. This exclusive tour begins in the American Wing and continues through the Afrofuturist Period Room and the British Galleries\, which reopened in 2020 following an innovative redesign by Roman and Williams\, a firm acclaimed for its work in hotels\, restaurants\, and retail spaces. We’ll talk about the history of period rooms and antiques collecting\, and what all of this means for contemporary design and the future of museums.\nLunch and afternoon activities on your own.\n6:30 PM / Young Collectors’ Night at The Winter Show (Park Avenue Armory)\, where young design enthusiasts\, collectors\, and philanthropists step out for a night of mingling\, perusing\, and extraordinary fashion. We’ll chat with some dealers along the way in about objects in their booths and meet young leaders in decorative arts and design.\nDrinks at the beautiful Chapel Bar\, a Gothic-revival Sunday School chapel designed in 1867 by James Renwick\, Jr.\, and redesigned as a bar in 2018 by Roman and Williams\, the firm responsible for the British Galleries at the Met!\n\nFriday\, January 26\, 2024 \n\n10:00 AM / Taylor Swift: Storyteller\, an exhibition of the artist’s costumes\, props\, and ephemera at the Museum of Arts and Design. Our tour will be led by MAD staff\, with additional insider commentary from Miranda Head\, Events and Rentals Manager at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, who was a member of the team making magic on Taylor’s global concert tour until she joined our team last fall!\nOptional informal lunch and visit to Roman and Williams Guild\, the flagship store of the design firm responsible for the Met British Galleries and Chapel Bar.\n\nTICKETS\n$300 per person. Includes admission to Young Collectors’ Night (a $250 value)\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Arts and Design\, as well as a complimentary 1-year Webb Deane Stevens Museum membership. Price does not include transportation\, lodging\, meals\, or drinks. Click registration link for information on lodging options.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/nyc-trip-to-the-winter-show-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Members,Trips
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. \nExperience three centuries of Christmas in our historic houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight\, on Saturday\, December 9\, and Saturday\, December 16. Delight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th\, 19th\, and early 20th centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, and enchanting period ornaments\, and discover how the roots of modern family traditions have grown over hundreds of years. \nThis nostalgic journey into holidays past will begin at The Silas Deane House\, where New Year’s Day was the primary celebration in the 18th century. At the Joseph Webb House\, learn how holiday decor and Christmas festivities began to develop into the 19th century. A cozy\, traditional New England family Christmas in the 1840s will be on display in the Isaac Stevens House. \nThe Museum Gift Shop will also be open both evenings. Shop a wide array of fabulous holiday treasures\, including books\, ornaments\, candles\, children’s toys\, handcrafted treasures\, and hostess gifts. \nTours will be held at 6\, 7\, and 8 p.m. Groups are limited to 12. Tours include walking and stair climbing. NSCDA-CT and Museum Members: $25 / General Public: $30. Don’t delay\, as tickets are sure to sell out! Pre-registration is required. Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Holiday Program
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SUMMARY:Members Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. \nJoin us on Sunday\, December 3\, for a special FREE members holiday open house from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Be among the first to see our houses decorated for the holiday season\, mingle with other museum members\, and meet our new Executive Director Brenton Grom. Enjoy beverages and light snacks\, shopping for great gift items\, and a special presentation at 1:30 p.m. from Brenton unveiling the Museum’s vision for the future. Registration is required. Not a museum member? Become part of our family today!  \n1:00 p.m. Enjoy holiday shopping\, mingling\, wine\, and savory finger foods\n1:30 p.m. Special presentation from Executive Director Brenton Grom on the future vision for the Webb Deane Stevens Museum\n2:00 p.m. Silent Toast led by the President of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut\n2:30 p.m. Walk through the decorated Joseph Webb and Isaac Stevens houses \n\nOur holiday open house is in collaboration with the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut.
URL:https://wdsmuseum.org/event/members-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:WDS Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
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