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July 2019
Author Talk With Susan Campbell
The public is invited to a book talk on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Noah Webster House, 227 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT. Susan Campbell, author of Frog Hollow: Stories from an American Neighborhood, will discuss her newest book about the dynamic and interesting history of the region of Hartford commonly referred to as Frog Hollow.
Find out more »August 2019
The Power of Maps – Lecture
The public is invited to explore West Hartford geography and view stunning hand drawn maps of the region at a discussion Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Like cartographers of old, Finn Ashworth, a recent graduate of Conard High School, painstakingly hand drew a complex map of the center region of West Hartford from Fern Street to Sedgwick Road and from Mountain Road to Raymond Road. Finn is inspired by the huge complex patterns you can see in maps.…
Find out more »September 2019
Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Fest
Ale-tasters unite at Connecticut's premier beer challenge! It's back! Beer you can't find anywhere else. Join us for the 5th Annual Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Festival brought to you by the museum and the Harvest family of stores. 21+ breweries create a unique cask of Real Ale good for this one day only and there is a catch. Their brew must include an ingredient from Noah Webster's 18th-century garden or pantry list. Certified beer judges and celebrity judges choose…
Find out more »Poetry Read-In
Join Poet Laureate Emeritus Maria Sassi for an afternoon of poetry at Noah's house! On Sunday, September 22, 2019, from 1-4 p.m., the public and poets alike are invited to listen to readings from J.I. Abbot and Nancy Clarke Otter. Following the readings by Abbot and Otter, there will be an open mic for any poets wishing to share their work. Poetry Read-In at Noah Webster's house is hosted twice annually by Maria Sassi, West Hartford Poet Laureate Emeritus, prize-winning…
Find out more »October 2019
Native Identity – A Historic Perspective
The public is invited to a program to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 14. Join us to pay tribute to the people who first occupied the land in the Hartford area. The Noah Webster House and the Connecticut Human Rights Partnership are proud to present Native Identity - A Historic Perspective which will be hosted by First Church, West Hartford and with support from CT Humanities. Facilitated by members of the Akomawt Educational Initiative, attendees will be challenged to…
Find out more »West Hartford Hauntings
Join us for history as you’ve never heard it before. West Hartford Hauntings, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society’s spooky, theatrical cemetery tour, returns for its 15th year. By the light of flickering candles, the ghost of Sister Mary Joseph leads you through the graves of Old North Cemetery where you experience tales of murder, disease, and asphyxiation. The lantern-lit tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays, October 18, 19, 25 & 26 at the Old North…
Find out more »November 2019
West Hartford House Tour
Discover 100 years of West Hartford architectural history on Sunday, November 10. Tour inside six private homes that help tell the story of how West Hartford developed into the thriving suburb it is today. This year’s house tour will be in the “Old West School” neighborhood. Many residents will recognize the Old West School, the one-room schoolhouse situated at the curve of Sedgwick and Mountain Roads. Homes on the tour: 15 Buena Vista Road, 1840 Greek Revival 25 Buena Vista,…
Find out more »Harvest & Hearth Dinner with Chris Prosperi
Join us for the exclusive event! Chef Chris Prosperi of Metro Bis and the Food Schmooze has dreamed up a four course meal inspired by 18th-century hearth cooking using seasonal ingredients.Includes four courses, beer and wine. Chef Prosperi will be taking over the Noah Webster House kitchen - and hearth - to prepare a delicious meal for you. The Chef will take a break from the kitchen to present each course to you! Your menu for the evening: Course 1: Baby Green Salad…
Find out more »December 2019
Noah and The Nutcracker
Children of all ages are invited to experience the magic of The Nutcracker at the Noah Webster House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a fun filled morning of games, stories, crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating, photo opportunities, and a sneak peek of Ballet Theater Company’s holiday classic The Nutcracker. The museum is excited to partner with Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) to offer an experience you and your child will not forget. Join us for . . . Performances -…
Find out more »Christmas with The Websters
FOUR NIGHTS ONLY! Join us for a special holiday tour of the Noah Webster House. The traditions of early 19th century Connecticut Christmas come to life through song, dance, and stories. Mrs. Rebecca Webster guides you through the historic home by lantern light where you will meet Noah, their many children, and some guests. When Webster was a child in the 1760s, Christmas was observed as a religious holiday, with very little fanfare. However, by the time Webster had his…
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