October 31st, 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Witches and Tombstones Spooktacular Each tour is limited to 20 souls Join the Webb Deane Stevens Museum on a special Halloween night as we descend into the witching hour. Our Halloween Spooktacular is an immersive experience that will transport you through our haunted history. A Spirit Guide – arisen for one night […]
October 25th & November 1st. Witches and Tombstones Tours An up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal with the Webb Deane Steven Museum. Start at the Isaac Stevens House as an attendee at an early-nineteenth-century wake and learn about mourning practices, how illnesses were treated, and how the living dealt with fears of being […]
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 […]
November 16th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Thanksgiving Dinner – “A Taste of Time” Come share a table, a toast, and a tradition at our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the historic Webb Barn, supporting the preservation and education mission of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. A beloved Wethersfield tradition, WDS Thanksgiving Dinner invites you to enjoy “A […]
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 […]
November 21st, 7:00pm. Alternative Tragic Americana: An Evening with Singer-Songwriter Anna May Experience the ethereal artistry of Connecticut-born singer-songwriter Anna May in an intimate salon-style concert. Anna’s lyrical sensibility is steeped in wisdom and whimsy that explores both estrangement and connection, drawing inspiration from artists like Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, and Billie Holiday. Her tender, […]
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 […]
December 5th, 5:00pm - 8:30pm. Homes for the Holidays Preview Party What could be cozier than Connecticut’s largest and oldest historic district dressed up for the holidays? Get a sneak peek at the magic before the official tours begin. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut invites you […]
December 6th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Homes for the Holidays House Tour What could be cozier than Connecticut’s largest and oldest historic district dressed up for the holidays? The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Connecticut invites you to tour private houses and the historic homes of the Webb Deane […]
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 […]
