A Traditional Christmas with the Websters

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

Just in time for the holiday season, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society will offer a special theatrical program that depicts the traditions of Christmases past. On Friday, December 21 and Saturday, December 22, 2018, special theatrical holiday tours of the Noah Webster House will be offered every half hour, from 4:00 […]

$9.00 – $15.00

West Hartford Spelling Bee

West Hartford Town Hall 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society will sponsor the West Hartford Town-Wide Spelling Bee on January 15, 2019, at the West Hartford Town Hall. All schools in West Hartford may send their spellers in grades 6 through 8 to the Town-Wide Spelling Bee. The winner of the West Hartford Town-Wide Spelling Bee […]

Free

Author Talk with Julia Tannenbaum

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

In honor of Noah Webster’s legacy of civic engagement, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society strives to encourage people to be active in their community and come together to discuss complicated issues. An issue that touches all communities yet is often neglected in discussion is youth mental illness. On Wednesday, January 23 […]

Free

Charles E. Beach House Tour

Beach Estate 18 Brightwood Lane, West Hartford, CT, United States

House Tour Fundraiser! Sunday, February 24, 1-4 p.m. 18 Brightwood Lane, West Hartford For one day only, the owners of the Charles E. Beach estate are generously opening up all 8,426 sq. ft. of this historic treasure as a fundraiser for the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society. Guests may tour all three […]

$10 – $12

Why Black History Month?

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

Black History Month has occurred every February in the U.S. since 1976, when President Gerald Ford first recognized a special month to “…honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” But the antecedent of Black History Month goes back at least 50 years prior, and some say […]

Free

Tea with Abigail Adams

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

Tea with Abigail Adams, Witness to a Revolution. Join us for an afternoon with Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams the second President of the United States. As 'Abigail Adams,' Carol Bielefeld will present a lively portrait of one of the most fascinating and remarkable women in our nation's history. Tea and light refreshments will […]

$8 – $10

Museum Closed

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

Due to the inclement weather, the museum will be closed on Monday, March 4.

The Connecticut Spelling Bee

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

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society will co-present The Connecticut Spelling Bee with the Hartford Courant. The Connecticut Spelling Bee will take place at the University of Saint Joseph, in Webster's hometown of West Hartford, Connecticut. The top student spellers from across the state will participate. The […]

Free

Tavern Nights: A Taste of Ireland

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

Enjoy a delicious, homemade meal including our signature homemade Guinness™ Steak Pie, green beans, pickled beets, and Irish soda bread. At the end of the evening, play historic tavern games such as Skittles, Captain's Mistress, and Shove Ha'penny in the lantern-lit circa 1748 birthplace of Noah Webster. Tickets are $40 per person for the general […]

$35 – $40

Awesome April Break 2019 Workshops

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

The Museum offers a series of workshops for kids during April school vacation week. On each day, there will be two 3-hour workshops for kids ages 7-12. Pack a Snack! Please see Workshops for Kids under Education for details by clicking on the link below https://noahwebsterhouse.org/awesome-april-break-2019-workshops/