Harvest & Hearth Dinner with Chris Prosperi

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

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. […]

$75 – $85

Noah and The Nutcracker

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

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 […]

$5 – $15

Christmas with The Websters

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

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 […]

$9 – $15

Conversation: The 1619 Project

Watkinson School 180 Bloomfield Ave., Hartford, CT, United States

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 […]

Hearth Cooking Classes

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 […]

Exhibit Opening: The Inspirational Woman-2020

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

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 […]

Free

Tavern Night: A Taste of Ireland

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

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.

$45

POSTPONED: Pathways to Leadership: The Legacy of Suffrage and the League of Women Voters in CT

University of Saint Joseph 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

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 […]

Free

Food Truck Night

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

Welcome back! Enjoy a little family-friendly al fresco dining on Thursday, July 16 from 5-8 p.m. at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society! Iron & Grain Co. and Fuego Picante are making dinner for you! Iron & Grain Co. operates out of a repurposed 1959 Chevy Viking and cooks up favorites like […]

$5

Exhibit Opening: People, the Heart of CT-2020

Noah Webster House 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

"People, the Heart of CT-2020" Exhibit Opening Monday, August 10, 2020 5:30-7:30 p.m. Award-winning portrait photographer, Rebecca Rose, presents an exhibit in celebration of National Connecticut Day, which celebrates families, stories, and communities. There is nothing more significant to celebrate than our families, our stories, and our communities. This is the definition of community: despite […]

Free