The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is delighted to present an exhibit featuring work by local artist Ido Michaeli. Town Stories: West Hartford is a unique project that fuses art, community, and history. Town Stories: West Hartford is a collection of postcards, featuring present-time West Hartford houses and local landmarks. This project aims to capture the essence of contemporary West Hartford and will be exhibited at the Noah Webster House in October 2023, and preserved in the West Hartford Historical Society permanent collection.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. The opening reception is free to the public. The exhibit will remain open until January 2024.
This project aims to create a living time capsule of West Hartford, utilizing architectural illustrations and the cherished memories of town residents. West Hartford residents are warmly invited to send a postcard to the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, featuring a painting of their house or a beloved local landmark, crafted by the artist Ido Michaeli. Accompanying this visual representation, residents are invited to share a brief story — delving into the recent history of the dwelling, recounting a cherished memory within its walls, or sharing an intriguing fact about current residents. The postcards will be collected by the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society and permanently preserved as part of their collection. This inclusive project extends an open invitation to the entire community, inviting their active participation in the collection efforts of the West Hartford Historical Society. It seeks to embrace the diverse tapestry of the town and commemorate its story through collaborative and communal participation and documenting the contemporary history of West Hartford, its residents, and their homes.
Every town has a story. Help tell the story of West Hartford with our architectural portraits and your cherished memories. Join us on this ride of art, community, and history. By participating in this project, you’ll be writing the town’s current history and contributing to a legacy that future generations can look back on!
