Visit the museum on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 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 under 12 for this event!

June’s Work Day will focus on our historic garden! For more information, please email [email protected].

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Sponsor, the Rotary Club of West Hartford!

June 8, 2024 – From the Garden: How Early Americans & Indigenous People Benefitted From New England Herb Varieties

Our museum teachers will lead you through a tour** of Webster’s east garden to explore how herbs were used for flavoring food, making medicine, fragrances and insecticides. Create a lavender sachet to take home with you… a relaxing and natural air freshener.