🇺🇸January though March 15th, Forgotten Patriots🇺🇸 The Wethersfield Historical Society's Forgotten Patriots is currently on view in the Watson Gallery of the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center through Sunday, March 15, 2026. While women, Blacks, and Native Peoples played a vital role in securing American independence from England, their contributions to this struggle have been too […]
*Brief delay, weather. Additional info coming soon!* February 1st - February 28th, Snow People on Main Come visit Main Street during the month of February to see four foot tall snow people decorated and on display in front of the historic homes and businesses. This fun program is brought to you by two elementary school […]
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Poetry Open Mic Come to Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for a night of great poetry. Grab a drink or a bit to eat and hear some poetry from friends, neighbors, and other local artists! Hosted by Eileen Albrizio at Heirloom […]
Sundays, 10:00am - 1:00pm Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed) Poses generally last for the entire open studio session and may run multiple sessions. Models are clothed, and costumed themes, such as Victorian dress and Steampunk, will be introduced. Artists provide their own supplies and media. No instruction; facilitated by artist. Fee: $15 No fee […]
Bi-Monthly | Every Second Tuesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. WDS Book Club Discover hidden stories of America’s past, cultural heritage, and architectural treasures with our new WDS book club, led by Director of Preservation & Collections TR Revella-Hamilton. Journey through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures […]
January 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th & February 14th, 15th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Extended for Three More Weekends in 2026 in Wethersfield! The very popular and festive Horse and Carriage rides will be extended starting the weekend after New Year’s (January 3rd and 4th). The Town of Wethersfield […]
Sundays, 10:00am - 1:00pm Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed) Poses generally last for the entire open studio session and may run multiple sessions. Models are clothed, and costumed themes, such as Victorian dress and Steampunk, will be introduced. Artists provide their own supplies and media. No instruction; facilitated by artist. Fee: $15 No fee […]
February 19th, 7:00 pm. Tammy Denease as Clo Pratt Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield WHS celebrates America250 by presenting The American Revolution Program Series. The series opens with historian, artist, and storyteller Tammy Denease appearing as Clo Pratt. Pratt was a Black woman living in Wethersfield during the American Revolution. You'll meet […]
February 21st–22nd, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Drawing the Portrait from Life with Scott Garder In this two-day intensive workshop, artists will learn foundational techniques for capturing a strong likeness while drawing from a live model. Day One focuses on establishing a clear linear block-in, emphasizing both the visual impression of the sitter and the underlying structure […]
October 11th, 10:00am – May 16th, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class with The Hartford Dance Collective Join WDS one Saturday a month at 10am to awaken your creativity and get you moving. Each month, a choreographer from the Hartford Dance Collective will lead a free movement class designed to build curiosity, strength, range […]
