The public is invited to attend a series of free online classes this March and April offered by Witness Stones West Hartford. In both series of four, one-hour classes, you will work with project directors Dr. Tracey Wilson and Liz Devine to remember the lives of enslaved people who lived in the what was then […]
This St. Patrick’s Day, we wish you Slàinte Mhath, or “good health!” We may not be able to gather for the museum’s traditional Tavern Night this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate at all! Join us from the comfort of your own home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, for the museum’s first ever […]
Spring has sprung! Get into the swing of spring by building your own delicious “Bunny Burrow” made of homemade cookie pieces and candies. The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is presenting a fresh new take on the old classic Gingerbread House kits it normally offers around the holidays. This spring, the museum […]
Ever wonder what everyday life was like in the past? How did people preserve food? How did they keep clean without modern conveniences? Well, wonder no more! The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society presents Webster’s Wonder Boxes, a monthly activity box that helps kids explore questions about colonial life. Each Webster’s Wonder […]
The public is invited to attend a series of free online classes this March and April offered by Witness Stones West Hartford. In both series of four, one-hour classes, you will work with project directors Dr. Tracey Wilson and Liz Devine to remember the lives of enslaved people who lived in the what was then […]
April Vacation Workshops April 12-16 Half and full day, in-person workshops are available for the April school vacation for kids ages 7-12. Register for one or more. Bring a bagged lunch when registering for both sessions. $25 per child, per workshop. Only $20 for members. Registration required. Call the Education Dept. at (860) 521-5362 x […]
Ever wonder what everyday life was like in the past? How did people preserve food? How did they keep clean without modern conveniences? Well, wonder no more! The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society presents Webster’s Wonder Boxes, a monthly activity box that helps kids explore questions about colonial life. Each Webster’s Wonder […]
***** UPDATE: the event scheduled for Thursday, May 13 has been postponed due to circumstances outside of our control. Stay tuned for a new date! ***** The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is pleased to announce two community nights to help you reconnect with friends and raise funds for the museum. On […]
Ever wonder what everyday life was like in the past? How did people preserve food? How did they keep clean without modern conveniences? Well, wonder no more! The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society presents Webster's Wonder Boxes, a monthly activity box that helps kids explore questions about colonial life. Each Webster’s Wonder […]
On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., the public is invited to attend a virtual Community Conversation about the history of Juneteenth and the upcoming celebration that will mark West Hartford’s second annual observance of the holiday. The June 19 holiday of Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. In 2020, […]
