Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
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:
- Beginner: https://ct-trails-day-paddle-beginner.eventbrite.com
- Intermediate: https://ct-trails-day-paddle-intermediate.eventbrite.com
Old Wethersfield Book Walk
July 25th, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Old Wethersfield Book Walk
A celebration of stories, community, shopping and local flavor.
The Old Wethersfield Book Walk brings together 80+ local authors in a day filled with books, history, and family fun activities along Main Street, Old Wethersfield. Take time to stroll Main Street and explore nearby shops and award winning restaurants — there’s a story waiting on every corner.
More information coming soon!
Bike Festival Show and Swap Meet
June 7th, 8:00am – 12:00pm. Wethersfield Bike Festival Show and Swap Meet
Family games, many bikes to see. Lots of bicycles, parts, and accessories available to buy. The event is rain or shine at Hanmer School. Free general admission. $25 donation for seller spots.
Email tbrown@wethersfield.me for more info!
See Facebook event page for more.
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Hallowed History Lantern Tour
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 1st.
The Prosecution Rests
October 21st, 10:00am. The Prosecution Rests
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
From the assassination of President Garfield to the crimes that inspired the movie Arsenic and Old Lace, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas shares intriguing stories of sensational trials, tragic crimes, and even one unsolved mystery, all of which gripped the imagination of Connecticut residents.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Fall Foliage Tour
October 17th, 10:00am. Fall Foliage Tour
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Stories in Stone
October 3rd, 10:00am. Stories in Stone
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Learn about monument styles often found in 19th-century cemeteries such as Cedar Hill Cemetery. From the sarcophagus to the obelisk, Celtic cross, pyramid and more, Ann Mione highlights the origin and significance of popular monument styles. And will share information about the lot owners who selected these magnificent memorials.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill
September 16th, 10:00am. Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures on this tour of the historic cemetery.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Mystery Scavenger Hunt
September 12th, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Admission: $10.00 per person, Reservations Required
Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery. Teams of up to four people each compete in the hunt. Once teams have collected all the clues, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish, as prizes (and bragging rights) will be awarded to teams who solve the mystery the fastest.
Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Mushroom Hunt
August 22nd, 10:00am. Mushroom Hunt
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Join Joe Lenoce of Connecticut Valley Mycological Society in search of mushrooms at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Joe will discuss the basic types of fungi, where to find them, and proper methods
of collecting. Participants will then head out to search for mushrooms in the ornamental foreground.
The program concludes with Joe reviewing documentation resources while identifying any fungi collected. Appropriate shoes and basket or paper bag for collecting recommended.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
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