Events

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 Washington, America’s first president. Webster wrote to his new brother-in-law to explain that the many months spent as a forceful advocate on behalf of the […]

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 mic and features two headlining poets. This month's poets are Judith Liebmann and Jefferson Singer. No registration is required and donations are greatly appreciated to […]

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 tradition-- the Easter Egg Hunt! This exciting day will begin with an Easter egg hunt at 10:00am sharp. Arrive on time to make sure you grab some […]

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 Constitution was a correction to a failed system of government. The trick was balancing government power with the people’s liberties This program is co-hosted by 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.

WordHouse Reading Series                                                                             Wednesday April 15, 6PM Denise Abercrombie & Joseph Reynolds *Reading will begin with an Open […]

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 will be featured;  (a full list will be posted soon!) Admission is free, but a $5.00 donation to the museum is greatly appreciated! SAVE THE […]

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 the Pond House Garden Room at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford! Join us for an exciting evening of fun and friendly competition at our annual fundraiser benefiting the Noah […]

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 features two headlining poets. No registration is required and donations are greatly appreciated to support the not-for-profit museum. Please visit www.noahwebsterhouse.org/wordhouse-poetry/ for more information.

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.