October 18th, 24th & 31st, Witches & Tombstones Tour An up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday, October 24th, and October 31st. Start at the Isaac Stevens House as an attendee at an early-nineteenth-century wake and learn about mourning practices, how illnesses were treated, and […]
October 24th, 10:00am - 11:30am. Ancient Burying Ground Tour Meet Martha Smart at the red barn beside First Church’s parking lot at 10:00am. Learn about the history of those buried in the Ancient Burying Ground and Village Cemetery, the final resting place for Wethersfield residents for over 300 years. A suggested donation of $10 (cash […]
October 30th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Hallowed History Lantern Tour Admission: $20.00; Reservations Required History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of the historic cemetery. Character actors will share tantalizing true stories from some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Tickets go on sale September […]
October 18th, 24th & 31st, Witches & Tombstones Tour An up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday, October 24th, and October 31st. Start at the Isaac Stevens House as an attendee at an early-nineteenth-century wake and learn about mourning practices, how illnesses were treated, and […]
November 15th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm. WDS Annual Thanksgiving Dinner A beloved annual tradition returns: an intimate journey through centuries of American culinary heritage, from the landmark houses to a family-style feast in the Webb Barn, in support of preservation that keeps this history alive. Come share a table, a toast, and a tradition at our […]
