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History & Tours

Beloved ‘Witch of Blackbird Pond’ Site Open for Tours

Beloved ‘Witch of Blackbird Pond’ Site Open for Tours For the first time, the Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum will open the beloved Buttolph-Williams House (BWH) for public tours for the month of October – November in Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 4 months ago September 17, 2020
History & Tours

WDS Receives COVID-19 Relief

WDS Receives COVID-19 Relief Grant from Connecticut Humanities Connecticut Humanities has awarded the Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum a $10,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant. The grant funds will be used to defray financial losses incurred during the museum’s Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 5 months ago August 18, 2020
History & Tours

WHS Virtual Summer Program 2020: Intro to Black History in Wethersfield

The Wethersfield Historical Society is proud to kick off the first in a series of their Virtual Summer Program 2020 with an Intro to Black History in Wethersfield. Museum Educator Gillie Johnson introduces a performance Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 5 months ago August 17, 2020
History & Tours

Wethersfield Historical Society Properties to Open on July 4th

Wethersfield Historical Society Properties to Open on July 4th! The Hurlbut Dunham House and Cove Warehouse will be open on Saturday July 4th from 2 to 5 pm for tours! Admission is always FREE! Please Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 7 months ago July 2, 2020
History & Tours

WDS Reopens with Modified Schedule, Big Plans

WDS Reopens with Modified Schedule, Big Plans The Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum held a successful “soft” reopening on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 after an extended closure due to COVID-19. WDS staff are diligently following state guidelines Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 7 months ago July 2, 2020
History & Tours

Celebrate Three Centuries of Christmas at WDS

December 7 – December 29. Celebrate Three Centuries of Christmas at WDS Each year, using armloads of greenery and native plants and authentic decorations from days of yore, the Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum’s “Three Centuries of Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 1 year ago December 1, 2019
History & Tours

The 6th Annual Heritage Weekend

MAY 25, 9:00AM – 4:00PM. 6TH ANNUAL HERITAGE WEEKEND Starting with a Memorial Day parade the weekend is filled with history, family fun, and more! More info as it comes (see list below)… 9:00AM. MEMORIAL Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 2 years ago May 15, 2019
Arts & Attractions

WDS Open for the Season!

Starting April and going through November the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum is open for the season. see blow for dates and availabilities. See website for more details! April Open weekends only. Special tours by appointment. Saturday, 10 Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 2 years ago April 24, 2019
History & Tours

Webb-Deane-Stevens Winter Newsletter

Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum 2019 Winter Newsletter News, events, and more from the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum! For the newsletter see link below! https://webb-deane-stevens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Museum-Newsletter-Winter-2019.pdf

By Jesse Smith, 2 years ago March 11, 2019
Three Centuries of Christmas at Webb-Deane-Stevens
History & Tours

Celebrate Three Centuries of Christmas

DECEMBER 1ST – JANUARY 6TH, CELEBRATE THREE CENTURIES OF CHRISTMAS AT WDS Each year, using armloads of greenery and native plants, and authentic decorations from days of yore, the Webb-Deane-Stevens (WDS) Museum’s “Three Centuries of Read more…

By Jesse Smith, 2 years ago November 19, 2018
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