May 16th, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Feuding Founders Collective: The Untold Drama of Silas Deane, John Jay, and the Lees of Virginia Three sites. Three perspectives. Three stories of imperfect men trying to build something that had never existed before. They were allies and rivals. Collaborators and critics. Sometimes all at once. This spring, the Feuding […]
May 23rd, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Wethersfield 250 Jubilee: Revolutionary War Encampment & Traditional Trades Fair With the 5th Connecticut Regiment & Traditional Trades Artisans Webb Deane Stevens beloved Revolutionary War Encampment joins forces with the Traditional Trades Fair for a free, family-friendly day marking America's 250th on the museum grounds. Watch the 5th Connecticut Regiment […]
June 3rd, 6:00pm. Build a Bigger Table Wethersfield You are cordially invited to the launch of "Build A Bigger Table Wethersfield," a community dinner dedicated to fostering open dialogue and authentic connection. Our Goal: In an increasingly divided world, "Build a Bigger Table" aims to bring community members together to share a meal and engage […]
June 5th, 6:00pm. American Bluegrass & Square Dance Settle in for a summer evening at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum for high-lonesome harmonies and spirited bluegrass with Audrey Mae, honoring one of America's most enduring musical traditions. Tickets: $15 | Children under 12 FREE Get your tickets now! https://wdsmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-concert-square-dance/
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 […]
June 13th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Connecticut Open House🏠 Day at WDS The Webb Deane Stevens Museum will celebrate the annual Connecticut Open House Day with reduced Museum admission all day and free self-guided tours of the first floor of the Deane house from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Experience living history on a guided tour of our […]
June 28th, 9:00am - 2:00pm. CT Historic Gardens Day Spend a perfect Sunday wandering the Webb Deane Stevens Museum's Colonial Revival Garden. Chat with Garden Angel about the blooms, join scavenger hunt, channel your inner artist with rock painting, enjoy complimentary refreshments in the Webb Barn, take a morning yoga class on the lawn, or […]
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 […]
August 20th, 6:30pm. Portraits of Patriots with Damien Cregeau Lecture; Book signing Author Damien Cregeau brings Colonel John Trumbull and five fellow Connecticut patriots to vivid life through portraiture, storytelling, and the real—ambitious, flawed, courageous—faces behind the Revolution. At the Webb Deane Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street, Wethersfield. *This lecture will be offered in-person and […]
August 23rd, 10:00am. Florals & Flavor Summer Tea Start your Sunday off with florals, flavor, and flair. Join our Head Gardener Peter Winne for an intimate tour of our colonial revival gardens, followed by tea overlooking the garden. Scratch your horticultural itch or just enjoy a whimsical morning among flowers and friends. Tickets: $65 | […]
