Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield Police Cadet Car Show
October 11, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Wethersfield Police Cadet Car Show
This show benefits the Wethersfield police cadets. $10 show car entry fee. Spectators are free. Enjoy DJ Andy, raffles, Chris’ Doghouse and much more. Held at Cove Park, 60 State St., Wethersfield, CT. Next to DMV. Raindate 10/25/26
American Contemporary Dances
May 8th, 7:00pm & May 9th, 2:00pm. American Contemporary Dances
PERFORMANCE | Premiere
Something new is happening at WDS! This May, the Webb Deane Stevens Museum presents its first commissioned dance performance — an evening of contemporary dance in-the-round by The Hartford Dance Collective.
Rooted in themes of empowerment and inspired by America’s 250th anniversary, these works bring women’s voices into a space where questions of identity, purpose, and collective future have always lived.
Member Ticket Pre-sale Begins Feb 20th – 27th!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/performance-american-contemporary-dances-tickets-260240
American Contemporary Dances
May 8th, 7:00pm & May 9th, 2:00pm. American Contemporary Dances
PERFORMANCE | Premiere
Something new is happening at WDS! This May, the Webb Deane Stevens Museum presents its first commissioned dance performance — an evening of contemporary dance in-the-round by The Hartford Dance Collective.
Rooted in themes of empowerment and inspired by America’s 250th anniversary, these works bring women’s voices into a space where questions of identity, purpose, and collective future have always lived.
Member Ticket Pre-sale Begins Feb 20th – 27th!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/performance-american-contemporary-dances-tickets-260240
Wethersfield 250 Jubilee
May 23rd, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield 250 Jubilee: Revolutionary War Encampment & Traditional Trades Fair
With the 5th Connecticut Regiment & Traditional Trades Artisans
Webb Deane Stevens beloved Revolutionary War Encampment joins forces with the Traditional Trades Fair for a free, family-friendly day marking America’s 250th on the museum grounds.
Watch the 5th Connecticut Regiment drill and skirmish, chat with a camp surgeon about his gruesome profession, and see skilled artisans demonstrate the timber framing, weaving, and carpentry that built the nation and keep our oldest buildings standing. Hands-on workshops, Colonial games, delicious food, and a vendor market with local crafts, demonstrations and gifts all day.
The free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade.
10:00am – 4:00pm. Demonstrations throughout the day will include*:
- Colonial music
- Children’s colonial games
- Surgeon’s table
- Woodworking
- Masonry
- Textile weaving
- Open hearth cooking and food
- Flag displays and history programs
- Weaving and sewing
- Soldier’s tent and display of equipment
- Colonial clothing and textiles
- Life of a Privateer
- Butter churning
- Camp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut Regiment and its history
- Schedule (in formation)
10:30am Musket and drill demonstration
11:00am Children’s wooden musket drill
11:30am Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride”
12:00pm Midday nooning
1:00pm Demonstrations of 18th-Century battle tactics, including musket firing and bayonet practice
2:00pm Canon firing demonstration
2:30pm Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride”
4:00pm Camp Closes
*Schedule and demonstrations subject to change.
19th Century Vintage Base Ball
August 1st, 11:00am. 19th Century Vintage Base Ball
What’s more American than Baseball? How about Base Ball the way it was ment to be played! Come see the Red Onions vs. Westfield Wheelmen at the Wethersfield Cove.
Parking available at DMV 60 State Street.
2026 Red Onion Base Ball Schedule:
- HOME 5-2-26 the Atlantics come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 5-16-26 Woodstock Hilltoppers come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 6-6-26 Hamden 9 and the Providence Grays come to Wethersfield vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 6-20-26 Red Onion go to Suffield Ct to play the Wheelmen
- AWAY 6-27-26 Special Ct Base Ball Day at Fort Trumbull in New London, called Ct Day
- AWAY 7-25-26 We go to Woodstock Hilltoppers for two underhand games
- HOME 8-1-26 Westfield Wheelmen come to Wethersfield Vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 9-26-26 Red Onion will be going to Suffield Ct to take on the Wheelmen of Westfield
More dates to come…
19th Century Vintage Base Ball
June 6th, 11:00am. 19th Century Vintage Base Ball
What’s more American than Baseball? How about Base Ball the way it was ment to be played! Come see the Red Onions for a double header vs. Hamden 9 and the Providence Grays at the Wethersfield Cove.
Parking available at DMV 60 State Street.
2026 Red Onion Base Ball Schedule:
- HOME 5-2-26 the Atlantics come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 5-16-26 Woodstock Hilltoppers come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 6-6-26 Hamden 9 and the Providence Grays come to Wethersfield vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 6-20-26 Red Onion go to Suffield Ct to play the Wheelmen
- AWAY 6-27-26 Special Ct Base Ball Day at Fort Trumbull in New London, called Ct Day
- AWAY 7-25-26 We go to Woodstock Hilltoppers for two underhand games
- HOME 8-1-26 Westfield Wheelmen come to Wethersfield Vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 9-26-26 Red Onion will be going to Suffield Ct to take on the Wheelmen of Westfield
More dates to come…
19th Century Vintage Base Ball
May 16th, 11:00am. 19th Century Vintage Base Ball
What’s more American than Baseball? How about Base Ball the way it was ment to be played! Come see the Red Onions for a double header vs. the Woodstock Hilltoppers at the Wethersfield Cove.
Parking available at DMV 60 State Street.
2026 Red Onion Base Ball Schedule:
- HOME 5-2-26 the Atlantics come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 5-16-26 Woodstock Hilltoppers come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 6-6-26 Hamden 9 and the Providence Grays come to Wethersfield vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 6-20-26 Red Onion go to Suffield Ct to play the Wheelmen
- AWAY 6-27-26 Special Ct Base Ball Day at Fort Trumbull in New London, called Ct Day
- AWAY 7-25-26 We go to Woodstock Hilltoppers for two underhand games
- HOME 8-1-26 Westfield Wheelmen come to Wethersfield Vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 9-26-26 Red Onion will be going to Suffield Ct to take on the Wheelmen of Westfield
19th Century Vintage Base Ball
May 2nd, 11:00am. 19th Century Vintage Base Ball
What’s more American than Baseball? How about Base Ball the way it was ment to be played! Come see the Red Onions for a double header vs. the Atlantics at the Wethersfield Cove.
Parking available at DMV 60 State Street.
2026 Red Onion Base Ball Schedule:
- HOME 5-2-26 the Atlantics come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 5-16-26 Woodstock Hilltoppers come to Wethersfield for two games (underhand)
- HOME 6-6-26 Hamden 9 and the Providence Grays come to Wethersfield vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 6-20-26 Red Onion go to Suffield Ct to play the Wheelmen
- AWAY 6-27-26 Special Ct Base Ball Day at Fort Trumbull in New London, called Ct Day
- AWAY GAME 7-25-26 We go to Woodstock Hilltoppers for two underhand games
- HOME 8-1-26 Westfield Wheelmen come to Wethersfield Vs the Red Onion
- AWAY 9-26-26 Red Onion will be going to Suffield Ct to take on the Wheelmen of Westfield
Poetry Open Mic
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Poetry Open Mic
Come to Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for a night of great poetry. Grab a drink or a bit to eat and hear some poetry from friends, neighbors, and other local artists!
Hosted by Eileen Albrizio at Heirloom Market 263 Main Street, Wethersfield CT.
Poetry Open Mic
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Poetry Open Mic
Come to Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for a night of great poetry. Grab a drink or a bit to eat and hear some poetry from friends, neighbors, and other local artists!
Hosted by Eileen Albrizio at Heirloom Market 263 Main Street, Wethersfield CT.
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