Events

You may have speculated that famous pirates the likes of Captain Kidd and Blackbeard have visited Connecticut’s coastline, but did you know that our very own Noah Webster wrote a book on the dangers of piracy? Stop by to learn all about pirates, read from Noah’s book on piracy, & even create your own pirate flag.

Guests will learn about the history of squash among early Americans, taste an early American recipe, & create a paper pumpkin.

Try your hand at cooking meals over the open flame in our 18th-century reproduction fireplace! Our museum teachers will discuss how the Webster family prepared meals, where the ingredients came from, & show tools that were used in cooking and baking.