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SUMMARY:WDS Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Monthly | Every Second Tuesday\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. WDS Book Club \nDiscover 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. \nJourney through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures of historic New England homes. Step through the page and into new worlds to encounter witch trials and colonial intrigue\, unsolved Victorian murders that inspired literary classics\, and gripping tales of resistance against slavery in George Washington’s own household. \nMeet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors. Our carefully curated monthly selections delve into the rich tapestry of American and European history\, featuring compelling works about revolutionary figures\, historic preservation\, decorative arts\, and stories that shaped our cultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned historian\, preservation enthusiast\, or simply curious about the stories behind our built heritage\, there’s a place for you in our community of learners. \nHow it Works \nBook Club meets bi-monthly at the Museum on the second Tuesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. Book Club members will receive the newest book title via email one month prior to the book club date. You may join Book Club at any point during the year. Come when you can – there is no penalty for missing a session. \nBook Club 2026 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: \n$25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to twelve in-person Book Club sessions\, as well as discounted admission to the accompanying Book Talks lecture series held on Thursdays at the Museum. \nPurchase Book Club “Library Card”: https://www.simpletix.com/e/wds-book-club-tickets-201691 \n*Book Club funds support educational and interpretive programming at the Museum. Book Club Library Card fee is for the year\, regardless of when you join and will not be prorated. Thank you for your support.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wds-book-club-2/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Clubs & Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
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SUMMARY:American Bluegrass & Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:June 5th\, 6:00pm. American Bluegrass & Square Dance \nSettle 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. \nTickets: $15 | Children under 12 FREE \nGet your tickets now! \nhttps://wdsmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-concert-square-dance/
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/american-bluegrass/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
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SUMMARY:Wethersfield 250 Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:May 23rd\, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield 250 Jubilee: Revolutionary War Encampment & Traditional Trades Fair \nWith the 5th Connecticut Regiment & Traditional Trades Artisans  \nWebb 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. \nWatch the 5th Connecticut Regiment drill and skirmish\, chat with a camp surgeon about his gruesome profession\, and see skilled artisans demonstrate the timber framing\, weaving\, and carpentry that built the nation and keep our oldest buildings standing. Hands-on workshops\, Colonial games\, delicious food\, and a vendor market with local crafts\, demonstrations and gifts all day. \nThe free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade. \n10:00am – 4:00pm. Demonstrations throughout the day will include*: \n\nColonial music\nChildren’s colonial games\nSurgeon’s table\nWoodworking\nMasonry\nTextile weaving\nOpen hearth cooking and food\nFlag displays and history programs\nWeaving and sewing\nSoldier’s tent and display of equipment\nColonial clothing and textiles\nLife of a Privateer\nButter churning\nCamp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut Regiment and its history\nSchedule (in formation)\n\n10:30am  Musket and drill demonstration \n11:00am Children’s wooden musket drill \n11:30am Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” \n12:00pm Midday nooning \n1:00pm  Demonstrations of 18th-Century battle tactics\, including musket firing and bayonet practice \n2:00pm Canon firing demonstration \n2:30pm Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” \n4:00pm Camp Closes \n*Schedule and demonstrations subject to change.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wethersfield-250-jubilee/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Entertainment,History & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Feuding Founders Collective
DESCRIPTION:May 16th\, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Feuding Founders Collective: The Untold Drama of Silas Deane\, John Jay\, and the Lees of Virginia \nThree sites. Three perspectives. Three stories of imperfect men trying to build something that had never existed before. \nThey were allies and rivals. Collaborators and critics. Sometimes all at once. This spring\, the Feuding Founders Collective launches at WDS — a multi-site series that strips the marble off the men who built the republic and asks what their struggles with polarization\, loyalty\, and public reputation can teach us about our own. Wethersfield kicks things off May 16\, with events at partner sites in New York and Virginia to follow. Stay tuned. \nTickets on sale March 2026. Learn more: https://wdsmuseum.org/event/feuding-founders-collective/
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/feuding-founders-collective/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Arts & Attractions,History & Tours,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Collecting
DESCRIPTION:May 14th\, 7:00pm. The Art of Collecting \nLECTURE | With Ned Lazaro at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum \nWhat drives someone to seek out a two-hundred-year-old sampler—and what does that impulse tell us about who we are? Join textile historian Ned Lazaro\, Associate Curator of Textiles and Costumes at The Wadsworth Atheneum and former curator of textiles at Historic Deerfield for a moderated discussion on the history of collecting schoolgirl samplers and other forms of needlepoint in the United States.  \nFor tickets or more information: https://www.simpletix.com/e/lecture-the-art-of-collecting-tickets-260319
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/the-art-of-collecting/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Attractions,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tea
DESCRIPTION:May 10th\, 10:00am – 11:30am Mother’s Day Tea \nTreat the special women in your life to an elegant Mother’s Day filled with flowers and flavor at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. \nEnjoy music and a morning stroll through our gardens with WDS Head Gardener Peter Winne\, then share tea\, cake\, and conversation overlooking our beautiful grounds. Whether you’re celebrating a mother\, grandmother\, daughter\, or dear friend\, this is a gracious way to honor the women you hold dear. \nFor tickets or more info:\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/tea-mother-s-day-tea-tickets-260313
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/mothers-day-tea/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Gardens & Plants,History & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20260223T164358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164419Z
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SUMMARY:American Contemporary Dances
DESCRIPTION:May 8th\, 7:00pm & May 9th\, 2:00pm. American Contemporary Dances \nPERFORMANCE | Premiere \nSomething new is happening at WDS! This May\, the Webb Deane Stevens Museum presents its first commissioned dance performance — an evening of contemporary dance in-the-round by The Hartford Dance Collective. \nRooted in themes of empowerment and inspired by America’s 250th anniversary\, these works bring women’s voices into a space where questions of identity\, purpose\, and collective future have always lived. \nMember Ticket Pre-sale Begins Feb 20th – 27th!\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/performance-american-contemporary-dances-tickets-260240
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/american-contemporary-dances/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Dancing,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20260223T164358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164419Z
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SUMMARY:American Contemporary Dances
DESCRIPTION:May 8th\, 7:00pm & May 9th\, 2:00pm. American Contemporary Dances \nPERFORMANCE | Premiere \nSomething new is happening at WDS! This May\, the Webb Deane Stevens Museum presents its first commissioned dance performance — an evening of contemporary dance in-the-round by The Hartford Dance Collective. \nRooted in themes of empowerment and inspired by America’s 250th anniversary\, these works bring women’s voices into a space where questions of identity\, purpose\, and collective future have always lived. \nMember Ticket Pre-sale Begins Feb 20th – 27th!\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/performance-american-contemporary-dances-tickets-260240
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/american-contemporary-dances/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Dancing,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20260323T174909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T175424Z
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SUMMARY:WDS Opens for the Season
DESCRIPTION:May 1st\, 10:00am. Webb Deane Stevens Museum Season Opening \nThe doors are open—come explore the houses\, exhibitions\, the gardens\, and active preservation projects\nonsite. Museum admission included guided tours and exhibitions. \nMuseum Hours: Wednesday-Sunday\, 10:00am – 4:00pm.\nHistoric House Tours: 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm \nFor more visit https://wdsmuseum.org.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wds-opens-for-the-season/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Learning & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20250909T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170519Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
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SUMMARY:WDS Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Monthly | Every Second Tuesday\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. WDS Book Club \nDiscover 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. \nJourney through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures of historic New England homes. Step through the page and into new worlds to encounter witch trials and colonial intrigue\, unsolved Victorian murders that inspired literary classics\, and gripping tales of resistance against slavery in George Washington’s own household. \nMeet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors. Our carefully curated monthly selections delve into the rich tapestry of American and European history\, featuring compelling works about revolutionary figures\, historic preservation\, decorative arts\, and stories that shaped our cultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned historian\, preservation enthusiast\, or simply curious about the stories behind our built heritage\, there’s a place for you in our community of learners. \nHow it Works \nBook Club meets bi-monthly at the Museum on the second Tuesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. Book Club members will receive the newest book title via email one month prior to the book club date. You may join Book Club at any point during the year. Come when you can – there is no penalty for missing a session. \nBook Club 2026 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: \n$25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to twelve in-person Book Club sessions\, as well as discounted admission to the accompanying Book Talks lecture series held on Thursdays at the Museum. \nPurchase Book Club “Library Card”: https://www.simpletix.com/e/wds-book-club-tickets-201691 \n*Book Club funds support educational and interpretive programming at the Museum. Book Club Library Card fee is for the year\, regardless of when you join and will not be prorated. Thank you for your support.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wds-book-club-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Clubs & Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20260223T155944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T183528Z
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SUMMARY:America's Tapestry: Commemorating the Revolution Through Fiber Arts
DESCRIPTION:April 9th\, 7:00pm. America’s Tapestry: Commemorating the Revolution Through Fiber Arts  \nLECTURE | With Stefan Romero  \nDiscover the extraordinary America’s Tapestry project—a nationwide initiative creating hand-stitched panels commemorating the American Revolution\, with each state contributing its own unique narrative in thread. \nStefan Romero shares the inspiring story of how this project came to be and explores the centuries-long tradition of using fiber arts to preserve collective memory. From the Bayeux Tapestry to modern commemorative quilts\, learn how needle and thread have documented our most pivotal moments.  \nFor tickets or more information: https://www.simpletix.com/e/lecture-america-s-tapestry-fiber-arts-the-tickets-259326
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/americas-tapestry-commemorating-the-revolution-through-fiber-arts/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,History & Tours,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T233000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20260206T154037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T140222Z
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SUMMARY:A Spring Pruning Primer
DESCRIPTION:March 14th\, 10:00am – 11:30am. A Spring Pruning Primer: Roses\, Fruit Trees\, Evergreens\, Perennials\, and Grasses \nAfter a long\, cold winter\, gardeners are eager to get back outside. Kick off your 2026 gardening season by joining Head Gardener Peter Winne for a workshop focused on pruning techniques and other essential early-spring garden tasks.  \nLearn about which plants to prune now\, how much to cut back\, and the right tools for the job. The workshop will also cover strategies for waking up perennial beds and borders after winter dormancy. Plants discussed will include roses; ornamental and fruit trees; a variety of perennials and ornamental grasses; and evergreen shrubs such as hollies and boxwoods.  \nThis outdoor demonstration will take place in the museum gardens. In the event of rain\, snow\, or extreme cold\, the workshop will be rescheduled for the following Saturday\, March 21st. \nTickets: $20 | $15 Members | Children 6-12 FREE\n*This event is not suitable for children under 6. \nGet your tickets now! \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/workshop-a-spring-pruning-primer-roses-fru-tickets-258066
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/a-spring-pruning-primer/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens & Plants,Nature,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20260206T154920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155249Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden Women of Delftware
DESCRIPTION:March 12th\, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. LECTURE | Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden Women of Delftware \nWhen over seventy-five pieces of rare Delftware were discovered in a historic Manhattan townhouse\, decorative art expert Genevieve Wheeler Brown recognized these exquisite ceramics held secrets overlooked for centuries. Join us for an illustrated journey through the hidden history of this beloved art form and the remarkable women who shaped it. \nThrough vivid images of 17th and 18th century treasures—puzzle jugs\, flower pyramids\, Persian blue teapots\, and ornate tiles—Brown reveals the stories of female factory owners like Barbara Rotteveel\, who founded “The Three Bells” in 1671\, and royal patron Queen Mary II\, whose passion for blue and white ceramics sparked a decorative revolution. Discover how pioneering American collectors Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II laid the groundwork for women in museums while preserving decorative arts for future generations. \nPart art history\, part detective story\, this presentation celebrates the artistry and forceful female lives behind one of the world’s most coveted ceramics. \nhttps://wdsmuseum.org/event/lecture-beyond-blue-and-white-the-hidden-women-of-delftware/
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/beyond-blue-and-white-the-hidden-women-of-delftware/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20250909T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170519Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251223T163558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T180938Z
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SUMMARY:WDS Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Monthly | Every Second Tuesday\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. WDS Book Club \nDiscover 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. \nJourney through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures of historic New England homes. Step through the page and into new worlds to encounter witch trials and colonial intrigue\, unsolved Victorian murders that inspired literary classics\, and gripping tales of resistance against slavery in George Washington’s own household. \nMeet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors. Our carefully curated monthly selections delve into the rich tapestry of American and European history\, featuring compelling works about revolutionary figures\, historic preservation\, decorative arts\, and stories that shaped our cultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned historian\, preservation enthusiast\, or simply curious about the stories behind our built heritage\, there’s a place for you in our community of learners. \nHow it Works \nBook Club meets bi-monthly at the Museum on the second Tuesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. Book Club members will receive the newest book title via email one month prior to the book club date. You may join Book Club at any point during the year. Come when you can – there is no penalty for missing a session. \nBook Club 2026 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: \n$25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to twelve in-person Book Club sessions\, as well as discounted admission to the accompanying Book Talks lecture series held on Thursdays at the Museum. \nPurchase Book Club “Library Card”: https://www.simpletix.com/e/wds-book-club-tickets-201691 \n*Book Club funds support educational and interpretive programming at the Museum. Book Club Library Card fee is for the year\, regardless of when you join and will not be prorated. Thank you for your support.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wds-book-club-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Clubs & Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20250909T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170519Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251113T141520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T154307Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tours by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:December 12th\, 13th & 19th\, 20th\, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Holiday Tours by Candlelight \nExperience three centuries of Christmas in the historic Webb Deane Stevens houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. \nDelight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. \nSee how holiday traditions have evolved through the centuries in one magical visit. \nGet your tickets now!\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/holiday-tours-by-candlelight-tickets-245166
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/holiday-tours-by-candlelight/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Holiday Themed
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251113T141520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T154307Z
UID:10000424-1766167200-1766178000@historicwethersfield.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tours by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:December 12th\, 13th & 19th\, 20th\, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Holiday Tours by Candlelight \nExperience three centuries of Christmas in the historic Webb Deane Stevens houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. \nDelight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. \nSee how holiday traditions have evolved through the centuries in one magical visit. \nGet your tickets now!\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/holiday-tours-by-candlelight-tickets-245166
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/holiday-tours-by-candlelight/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Holiday Themed
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251113T141520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T154307Z
UID:10000423-1765648800-1765659600@historicwethersfield.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tours by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:December 12th\, 13th & 19th\, 20th\, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Holiday Tours by Candlelight \nExperience three centuries of Christmas in the historic Webb Deane Stevens houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. \nDelight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. \nSee how holiday traditions have evolved through the centuries in one magical visit. \nGet your tickets now!\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/holiday-tours-by-candlelight-tickets-245166
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/holiday-tours-by-candlelight/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Holiday Themed
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20250909T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170519Z
UID:10000043-1765620000-1765623600@historicwethersfield.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251113T141520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T154307Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tours by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:December 12th\, 13th & 19th\, 20th\, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Holiday Tours by Candlelight \nExperience three centuries of Christmas in the historic Webb Deane Stevens houses\, beautifully lit by candlelight for two weekends in December. \nDelight in a charming array of holiday decor spanning the 18th-21st centuries\, including Christmas trees\, greenery\, handmade treasures\, antique toys\, enchanting period ornaments\, and modern holiday design. \nSee how holiday traditions have evolved through the centuries in one magical visit. \nGet your tickets now!\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/holiday-tours-by-candlelight-tickets-245166
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/holiday-tours-by-candlelight/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Holiday Themed
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251223T163558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T180938Z
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SUMMARY:WDS Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Monthly | Every Second Tuesday\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. WDS Book Club \nDiscover 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. \nJourney through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures of historic New England homes. Step through the page and into new worlds to encounter witch trials and colonial intrigue\, unsolved Victorian murders that inspired literary classics\, and gripping tales of resistance against slavery in George Washington’s own household. \nMeet fellow history enthusiasts in person as we discuss thought-provoking books by acclaimed authors. Our carefully curated monthly selections delve into the rich tapestry of American and European history\, featuring compelling works about revolutionary figures\, historic preservation\, decorative arts\, and stories that shaped our cultural landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned historian\, preservation enthusiast\, or simply curious about the stories behind our built heritage\, there’s a place for you in our community of learners. \nHow it Works \nBook Club meets bi-monthly at the Museum on the second Tuesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. Book Club members will receive the newest book title via email one month prior to the book club date. You may join Book Club at any point during the year. Come when you can – there is no penalty for missing a session. \nBook Club 2026 “Library Card” Annual Fee*: \n$25 General | $20 Museum Members | $15 Students \nYour Book Club Library Card entitles you to twelve in-person Book Club sessions\, as well as discounted admission to the accompanying Book Talks lecture series held on Thursdays at the Museum. \nPurchase Book Club “Library Card”: https://www.simpletix.com/e/wds-book-club-tickets-201691 \n*Book Club funds support educational and interpretive programming at the Museum. Book Club Library Card fee is for the year\, regardless of when you join and will not be prorated. Thank you for your support.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wds-book-club-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Clubs & Groups
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251020T160024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T160147Z
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SUMMARY:Homes for the Holidays House Tour
DESCRIPTION:December 6th\, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Homes for the Holidays House Tour  \nWhat could be cozier than Connecticut’s largest and oldest historic district dressed up for the holidays? \nThe 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 Stevens Museum\, all decorated for the season! Warm up between houses with hot beverages and treats in the museum’s Holcombe Education Center in the heart of Old Wethersfield. \nTickets \nHouse Tour\, December 6: $70 | $65 Member until October 31. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homes-for-the-holidays-old-wethersfield-homes-on-tour\nGeneral admission includes open-house access to all homes.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/homes-for-the-holidays-house-tour/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Holiday Themed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T230218
CREATED:20251020T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T155241Z
UID:10000141-1764954000-1764966600@historicwethersfield.org
SUMMARY:Homes for the Holidays Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:December 5th\, 5:00pm – 8:30pm. Homes for the Holidays Preview Party \nWhat could be cozier than Connecticut’s largest and oldest historic district dressed up for the holidays? \nGet 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 to tour private houses and the historic homes of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, all decorated for the season! Share evening drinks and seasonal bites—and the WDS historic homes at their most enchanting. \nTickets \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homes-for-the-holidays-old-wethersfield-homes-on-tour \n\nPreview Party\, December 5: $125\nPatron: $250\nOne (1) ticket to December 5 Preview Party + one (1) ticket to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials. \nSponsor: $500\nTwo (2) tickets to December 5 Preview Party + two (2) tickets to December 6 Holiday House Tour. Acknowledgement in our printed materials. \n\nProceeds advance the NSCDA-CT’s mission of preservation and education at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum.
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/homes-for-the-holidays-preview-party/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Holiday Themed
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:October 11th\, 10:00am – May 16th\, 10:00am. Saturday Morning Arts: Free-Movement Dance Class  \nwith The Hartford Dance Collective \nJoin 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 of motion and confidence in your own dance movement. Classes include warm-ups\, exercises in mobility\, and dynamic choreography phrasework. If you’ve been dancing all your life\, are a former dancer\, or have never danced before\, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! \nMove your body freely in a supportive community\, surrounded by art and our beautiful Colonial Revival Garden. Want more? Stay after class for an open rehearsal and Q+A with the women of HDC. \nDates: Oct 11\, Nov 22\, Dec 13\, Jan 24\, Feb 21\, Mar 21\, Apr 25\, May 16 \nTickets: Class Only: $20 | Class + Historic House Tour: $38 | Class + Open Rehearsal: $35 \nwww.simpletix.com/e/class-saturday-morning-arts-contemporary-d-tickets-235529 \nThe Hartford Dance Collective \nThe Hartford Dance Collective aims to empower women to have a voice and an equal opportunity in dance by providing choreographic and leadership opportunities. By sharing professional contemporary dance with new audiences and providing performances in diverse locations\, they work to bridge the gap between the arts and the community. Their studio space at Parkville Sounds in Hartford\, CT\, provides creatives with a home to hone in on their movement vocabulary\, and they hold the belief that everyone can dance and everyone should. www.thedancecollective.org
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/saturday-morning-arts-free-movement-dance-class/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Singer-Songwriter Anna May
DESCRIPTION:November 21st\, 7:00pm. Alternative Tragic Americana: An Evening with Singer-Songwriter Anna May \nExperience 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\, immersive moodscapes with a western folk flare create otherworldly sounds that blur the boundaries between folk\, jazz\, and contemplative Americana. This limited-seating performance promises an unforgettable evening of haunting vocals and poetic storytelling in our historic atmosphere. \nTickets: $20 | $15 Members \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/performance-alternative-tragic-americana-a-tickets-235698
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/an-evening-with-singer-songwriter-anna-may/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert & Music,Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:Coming Home: The Story of a Tulip and Sunflower Chest
DESCRIPTION:November 20th\, 7:00pm.  Coming Home: The Story of a Tulip and Sunflower Chest  \nLecture with Pat Kane \nRenowned 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 early furniture making. Kane’s expertise illuminates how these functional objects reflect broader patterns of settlement\, trade\, and artistic expression in the Connecticut River Valley\, making them invaluable windows into colonial American life and aesthetics. \nTickets: General Admission $15| Members $10 | Jenrette Society & Students $5 \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/lecture-masterworks-in-wood-understanding-tickets-235026
URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/coming-home-the-story-of-a-tulip-and-sunflower-chest/
LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Lecture,Tags & Treasures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org
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