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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
In August 2019, The New York Times Magazine released a special issue called The 1619 Project. Published on the 400th anniversary of the first arrival of Africans on American soil, The 1619 Project is a historical analysis of how slavery shaped American political, social, and economic institutions. Spearheaded by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, The 1619 Project […]
Do you have what it takes to be a colonial cook? Join us to slow down the pace, start from scratch, and experience historic cooking in a series of Hearth Cooking Classes led by Becky Hendricks, historic food researcher with over 20 years experience as a living historian. From deboning a Cornish game hen to […]
The public is invited to the opening reception for “The Inspirational Woman- 2020” featuring original works by artist Rebecca Rose which celebrate the lives of inspiring women throughout Connecticut. Rebecca Rose Fine Portraits LLC, an awarding winning portrait photography studio specializing in heirloom artwork. Celebrating women is a subject dear to the mission of Rebecca […]
On March 13 and 14, 2020, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society will host A Taste of Ireland in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, featuring Irish fare, craft beer, and live music.
POSTPONED, due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Join us for a special lecture commemorating the centennial anniversary of woman’s suffrage. West Hartford Town Historian Dr. Tracey Wilson will speak about the history of the Connecticut woman’s suffrage movement and the League of Women Voters through the lives of Hartford-area women and the elected officials whose minds they […]
