Noah Webster: Partisan Federalist (1792-1843) Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. Tickets available now at: https://noahwebster.yapsody.com/event/index/857209/Noah-Webster-Partisan-Federalist-17921843 In 1789, Noah Webster rejoiced along with his countrymen at the auspicious inauguration of George […]
Our costumed museum teachers will demonstrate how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn on our reproduction spinning wheels. Try your hand at “carding” the wool, finger-spinning or using a drop-spindle, while learning from a master.
Join us at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society for a FREE poetry reading on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Each program begins with an open […]
Join us for a fun-filled egg-stravaganza! Click here to reserve your tickets now! On Saturday April 4th at 10:00am, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is once again hosting our popular new […]
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:30 p.m. Tickets available now at: https://noahwebster.yapsody.com/event/index/857213/the-constitution-and-the-bill-of-rights From the Articles of Confederation to the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Response, the […]
Early America wasn’t all work and no play. People often had parties and celebrations and they sure knew how to “cut a rug!” Show off your dancing skills and learn a popular dance of the period: The Townsend Reel.
Join us at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society for a FREE poetry reading on Wednesday, April 15 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Each program begins with an open mic and […]
Join the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society for our 1st annual Spring Makers Market...to be held outside on the grounds of the museum! Over 20 local vendors […]
Webster’s War of the Words May 14th, 2026 We are pleased to announce the return of Webster’s War of the Words fundraiser on May 14, 2026, to be held at […]
Join us at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society for a FREE poetry reading on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Each program begins with an open mic and […]
Waldo’s been found, so now let’s find Noah! Enjoy a scavenger hunt in our historic museum while also being on the lookout for Noah himself! If you happen to find Noah, you’ll get a small reward for your efforts.
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. You can even create a lavender sachet to take home with you… a relaxing and natural air freshener.
