Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
Mikey’s Place Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll
October 18th, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Mikey’s Place 27th Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll
Join the Daversa family along with neighbors and friends for the Annul Mikey’s Place 5K, Walk & Roll! Mikey’s Place annual 5K to support Mikey’s Place & Wethersfield Dollars for Scholars.
In loving memory of Michael James Daversa.
Mikey’s Place
Garden Street.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Website: www.mikeysplace.org
Email: ddavfamily26@gmail.com
Ancient Burying Ground Tour
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 or check payable to Wethersfield Historical Society) is requested from non-members. Current Wethersfield Historical Society Members receive free admission. This tour may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather. Pre-registration is not required.
2026 Scheduled Tours:
- May 23, 10:00am – 11:30am Cancelled
- June 20, 10:00am – 11:30am
- September 5, 10:00am – 11:30am
- October 24, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
*Meet at the red barn in the First Church parking lot.
Ancient Burying Ground Tour
September 5th, 10:00am – 11:30am. Ancient Burying Ground Tour
Volunteer Research Librarian Martha Smart conducts the penultimate tour of the Ancient Burying Gound for 2026. This tour features a new stop at the grave of Estelle Trebert Griswold on the 45th anniversary of her death. She is noted for the 1965 Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut, which overturned the state’s anti-birth control statute on the grounds of a married couple’s right to privacy.
Tours gather at the red barn in the First Church parking lot. In the event of rain, the tour will be given on Saturday, September 27. Tours last about an hour and a half. Admission is $10 for the general public and free to current WHS members. Due to the outdoor nature of the tour, only cash will be accepted.
2026 Scheduled Tours:
- May 23, 10:00am – 11:30am Cancelled
- June 20, 10:00am – 11:30am
- September 5, 10:00am – 11:30am
- October 24, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
*Meet at the red barn in the First Church parking lot.
Ancient Burying Ground Tour
June 20th, 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 or check payable to Wethersfield Historical Society) is requested from non-members. Current Wethersfield Historical Society Members receive free admission. This tour may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather. Pre-registration is not required.
2026 Scheduled Tours:
- May 23, 10:00am – 11:30am Cancelled
- June 20, 10:00am – 11:30am
- September 5, 10:00am – 11:30am
- October 24, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
*Meet at the red barn in the First Church parking lot.
Spring Tree Walking Tour
May 31st, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Spring Tree Walking Tour
Join Arborist John Kehoe on this walk sponsored by the Wethersfield Village Improvement Association. Meet by the exit driveway of First Church parking lot and together head down Main Street towards the Cove. Explore the wide collection of older and newer trees, their co-existing habits, and urban issues with Mr. Kehoe.
The tour will include some private gardens. People can leave tour whenever they need to. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water bottle. This event is rain or shine! Free, and open to the public!
For questions and further information email wethvia@gmail.com
May Mondays in the Meadows
May 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 5:30pm. May Mondays in the Meadows
Join Bike Walk Wethersfield for a leisurely afternoon ride of approximately 4-5 miles exploring the Great Meadows via Old Wethersfield. We’ll be celebrating National Bicycle Month with this Monday series. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Center, 200 Main Street.
Helmets and a working bicycle will be required.
Please Note: BWW is not liable for any injuries that may occur while attending our events. By attending our events, you acknowledge that you accept full responsibility of your person and belongings as well as any guests you may bring, waiving any right to hold the group and its members responsible.
May Mondays in the Meadows
May 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 5:30pm. May Mondays in the Meadows
Join Bike Walk Wethersfield for a leisurely afternoon ride of approximately 4-5 miles exploring the Great Meadows via Old Wethersfield. We’ll be celebrating National Bicycle Month with this Monday series. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Center, 200 Main Street.
Helmets and a working bicycle will be required.
Please Note: BWW is not liable for any injuries that may occur while attending our events. By attending our events, you acknowledge that you accept full responsibility of your person and belongings as well as any guests you may bring, waiving any right to hold the group and its members responsible.
May Mondays in the Meadows
May 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 5:30pm. May Mondays in the Meadows
Join Bike Walk Wethersfield for a leisurely afternoon ride of approximately 4-5 miles exploring the Great Meadows via Old Wethersfield. We’ll be celebrating National Bicycle Month with this Monday series. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Center, 200 Main Street.
Helmets and a working bicycle will be required.
Please Note: BWW is not liable for any injuries that may occur while attending our events. By attending our events, you acknowledge that you accept full responsibility of your person and belongings as well as any guests you may bring, waiving any right to hold the group and its members responsible.
May Mondays in the Meadows
May 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 5:30pm. May Mondays in the Meadows
Join Bike Walk Wethersfield for a leisurely afternoon ride of approximately 4-5 miles exploring the Great Meadows via Old Wethersfield. We’ll be celebrating National Bicycle Month with this Monday series. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Center, 200 Main Street.
Helmets and a working bicycle will be required.
Please Note: BWW is not liable for any injuries that may occur while attending our events. By attending our events, you acknowledge that you accept full responsibility of your person and belongings as well as any guests you may bring, waiving any right to hold the group and its members responsible.
CT Trails Day Paddle
June 7th, CT Trails Day Paddle
Great Meadows Conservation Trust, in collaboration with Connecticut River Conservancy, will be holding two paddles at Wethersfield Cove on Connecticut Trails Day Weekend. The paddles will be on Sunday, June 7.
A beginner paddle around the cove with paddle instruction and a limited number of kayaks available, and an intermediate paddle on the CT River from the cove to Hartford. Pr-registration is required for both paddles.
Registration required:
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