Programs at the
Noah Webster House

Event Calendar 2008*

Coming Events at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society: Call the NWH at 860-521-5362 for information.

In 2008, Noah’s 250th birthday year, the museum is looking forward to celebrating his legacy.   Throughout the year, we will offer expanded programming based on the American language, literacy, and culture.  We are working with local academics, entrepreneurs, and organizations (including the West Hartford Public Library, West Hartford Art League) to make 2008 Noah’s best birthday ever! Watch for exciting new programs throughout the year.

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Saturday, April 5, 1- 4 p.m.: KFS Colonial Games
Try some colonial favorites! Skittles, Nine Men’s Morrice, Fox and Geese, and many more! Free with paid museum admission or $3 per person.
 
Monday-Friday, April 14 -18: SUPER Spring Workshops: (Contact Jennifer Matos x14 for information)
         Monday, April 14:10 a.m.-noon: Quills and More
          Tuesday, April 15: 1-3 p.m.: Colonial Toys and Games
          Wednesday, April 16:10 a.m.-noon: Bead weaving
          Thursday, April 17: 1-3 p.m.: Hearth Cooking
          Friday, April 18:10 a.m.-noon: Basket weaving

May 3, 10 a.m.-12 noon: KFS: Scrap booking:
Kids and parents learn how to preserve their favorite memories in a fun and exciting way! Learn about layouts, themes, colors, and more. Artist and teacher Kelly Hall leads the creative class. Registration required
 
May 11, 2- 4 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea:
A light lunch of tea sandwiches and desserts will accompany a variety of teas.  After tea, Kandie Carle, the Victorian Lady, will perform a program on the fashion and society of the Gilded Age (1890s).  $20 and children are $16.  Members’ cost is $18 and $14 respectively.  This program is suggested for ages 12 and older. Reservations required
 
Wednesday, May 28, 5 p.m. Annual Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 8:30 a.m.: Noah Webster House& West Hartford Historical Society / Seniors Job Bank Golf Tournament
A Shotgun format golf tournament at the Rockledge Golf Club which will benefit the museum and the Job Bank. CALL: Tuck Miller at 860-240-1043 for information or to sign up.

Saturday, June 7, 1- 4 p.m.: Build the Noah Webster House
Kids build a replica of Noah’s house out of paper. Use your creativity! $3 per child.

Monday-Friday July 7-11 Colonial Kid’s Adventure Camp
 
Monday-Friday July 21-25 Colonial Kid’s Adventure Camp

Monday-Friday August 4-8: Colonial Crafts & Trades Workshops

Monday-Friday August 11-15 Colonial Kid’s Adventure Camp

June 14-15: Annual Tag Sale
Don’t miss the deals at this year’s Tag Sale! Sneak preview Friday, June 13. More information to come.

*Some programs are subject to change.

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Unless otherwise specified, call Sarah Mocko, Coordinator of Public Programs at (860) 521-5362 ext 21 for more information or reservations.