Visit the museum on select Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and enjoy live demonstrations from our experienced team of museum educators. Each demonstration will focus on a unique aspect of early American work and play. Stop by and learn about the trades and activities of life on the Webster farm!

This program is included in museum admission. Enjoy FREE general admission for children 12 and under for this event!

For more information, please email [email protected].

Thank you to our 2024-2025 Sponsor, the Rotary Club of West Hartford!

September 20, 2025 – The Golden Age of Piracy

You may have speculated that famous pirates the likes of Captain Kidd and Blackbeard have visited Connecticut’s coastline, but did you know that our very own Noah Webster wrote a book on the dangers of piracy? Stop by to learn all about pirates, read from Noah’s book on piracy and even create your own pirate flag.