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Historic Wethersfield

Wethersfield, CT

Sammy’s After Dark

June 25th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Sammy’s After Dark

Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce and Sammy’s Buyrite Liqours for an evening of wine & beer tasting, light bites, and a whole lot of fun! Tickets $35 if purchased before May 29th, after tickets go up to $45. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Veterans Improvement Fund.

For more visit www.wethersfieldchamber.com/events/eventscalendar.

Freedom Tribute: Honoring our Veterans and First Responders

July 23rd – 26th, open 24 hrs, Freedom Tribute: Celebrating 250th Birthday, Honoring our Veterans and First Responders

Please visit as Wethersfield honors our veterans on the lawn between the Hurlbut-Dunham house and the Keeney Memorial Center at 200 Main Street, Wethersfield CT.

Tribute:
85 A-Frames (24 x 72) with 170 (24 x 60) Printed Panels
Each panel is 2’ wide
Total length 170’
Each frame is 6’ tall

Color Panels:
VIETNAM = 100 panels on 50 A Frames. List of all 58,300 names (100’ long)
GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR (GWOT): 44 panels on 22 A-Frames reflecting logo & explanation for Iraq & Afghanistan Warrior Tribute Casualty names. Timelines, Medals of Honor, Kabul Airport Bombing & Vets Creed, Logo & Summary for 9-11, Flight 11, Flight 175, Flight 77, Flight 93, NEW MEMORIAL & TOWER CASUALTIES (first responders own panel) 36’

Cost of Freedom: 26 panels on 13 A-Frames, WW1, WW11, Korean, Vietnam, Cold War, USS Pueblo, Iran Hostage, El Salvador, USMC Beirut, Granada Invasion, Desert Storm / Desert Shield, Somalia, Khobar Towers Bombing, USS Cole Attack, Fort Hood Attack, Bengazi & PTSD

3rd Annual 1781 Cars on Main

September 19th, 11:00am – 3:00pm. 3rd Annual 1781 Cars on Main

Join 1781 Cars on Main for a car show to benefit The Detective Robert ‘Bobby’ Garten Memorial Fund! On Main Street and in the First Church Parking lot, there will be food trucks, raffles, cars, and a lot more. Free for spectators.

Email 1781carsonmain@gmail.com or visit www.1781carsonmain.com/ for more!

A Civil War Soldier

July 18th, 10:00am. A Civil War Soldier

Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged

Hear poignant stories of Civil War soldiers laid to rest at Cedar Hill on this new tour of the historic cemetery. Beverly Lucas will share the stories of men who died in service as well as those who made it safely home. The tour offers a moving glimpse into courage, loss, survival, and remembrance.

Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

May 23rd, 9:00am. Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Come join Wethersfield in the heart of the historic district to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, America250 style! More info to come…

Memorial Day Parade in Old Wethersfield and Memorial Day Ceremony immediately following in the Village Cemetery.

The parade will step off at 9:00 a.m. and will head west on State Street to Nott Street then to Garden Street. It will then proceed down Garden Street, cross over Church Street and turn left onto Main Street. The Reviewing Stand will be at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street. The parade will end at Hartford Avenue. The Memorial Day Parade Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Main Street and Marsh Street on the grass in front of First Church of Christ.

Organizations interested in marching in the parade may make a request to do so by going to the parade’s website at https://www.wethersfieldct.gov/286/Memorial-Day-Parade click on “Marchers Application Form” on the main page.

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11th, 11:00am. Veterans Day Ceremony

Join the Wethersfield Veterans Day Committee, friends, neighbors, and vets for a ceremony to honor all who served for our nation! Ceremony takes place at the Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Road.

For more information please contact Wethersfield Parks and Recreation at 860 721-2890.

1781 Cars on Main

September 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm. 2nd Annual 1781 Cars on Main

Join 1781 Cars on Main for a car show to benefit The Detective Robert ‘Bobby’ Garten Memorial Fund! On Main Street and in the First Church Parking lot, there will be food trucks, raffles, cars, and a lot more. Free for spectators, $20 show car, $50 VIP car (limited spaces). Registration is required. Email 1781carsonmain@gmail.com or visit www.1781carsonmain.com/ for more!

American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute Wall

September 10th, 4:00pm – September 14th, 3:00pm. American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute Wall at Cove Park

The Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce is hosting The American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute Wall. It will be arriving on Wednesday, September 10th through Sunday, September 14th at Cove Park, Wethersfield (near DMV).

The Wall is approximately 360′ and the replica of the Washington DC wall.

Please visit as we honor our veterans from World War 1 though the latest conflicts along with a tribute to those lost in 9/11. See Schedule below (subject to change).

September 10th

-Set Up wall

September 11th

– MC Renee Dinino
– Sean Cattanach

September 12th

– Honor Guard to place POW/MIA wreath

September 13th

– Black Hawk landing
– National Guard vehicles

– Mutts Mending Mankind (support dogs)

– Candle light vigil

September 14th

– Guard Riders Silent Ride and Flag lines
– Families presented with yellow rose and flags