Historic Wethersfield

Wethersfield, CT

Coming Home: The Story of a Tulip and Sunflower Chest

November 20th, 7:00pm. Coming Home: The Story of a Tulip and Sunflower Chest

Lecture with Pat Kane

Renowned decorative arts scholar Pat Kane reveals the remarkable story of Connecticut’s Wethersfield chest tradition in this specialized lecture. Explore the intersection of artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural identity through these colonial masterpieces that represent some of America’s finest early furniture making. Kane’s expertise illuminates how these functional objects reflect broader patterns of settlement, trade, and artistic expression in the Connecticut River Valley, making them invaluable windows into colonial American life and aesthetics.

Tickets: General Admission $15| Members $10 | Jenrette Society & Students $5

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The Ruin of All Witches

October 23rd, 12:00pm – 1:30pm. The Ruin of All Witches: Fear, Fury & False Accusations

Virtual lecture with Dr. Malcolm Gaskill

Description: Distinguished historian Dr. Malcolm Gaskill presents groundbreaking research into the social and cultural forces behind witchcraft accusations in early America. This virtual lecture examines how fear, community tensions, and economic pressures culminated in devastating witch trials that destroyed lives and communities. Dr. Gaskill’s scholarship illuminates the human stories behind these dark chapters, offering crucial insights into how societies can turn against their most vulnerable members.

Tickets: Members $10 | General Admission $15 | Book Club Members Free

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