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SUMMARY:WordHouse Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Noah Webster House for a series of FREE poetry readings\, hosted by James Finnegan\, West Hartford’s third Poet Laureate. These readings will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on February 1\, March 8\, April 5\, May 3\, & June 28.\n\n\nWordHouse Reading Series\nSaturday April 5\, 2pm\nJulia M. Paul and Henk Rossouw \nReading starts with an Open Mic \nJulia M. Paul is author of two full-length collections\, Shook (Grayson Books) and Table with Burning Candle (Cornerstone Press) and a chapbook\, Staring Down the Tracks (The Poetry Box). Her poems are widely published in journals and anthologies. Paul leads the Riverwood Poetry Series\, a long-running poetry reading series in Hartford\, CT. Her poem\, Dear Coroner\, How Could You Know\, appears in the 2023 Pushcart Prize XLVII Best of the Small Presses anthology. About her latest book\, the poet Ilya Kaminsky\, says: “Deeply moving\, this requiem\, this elegy chronically the stages of grief through multiple lyric modes. These pages are as musical as they are heartbreaking.” \nHenk Rossouw’s debut Xamissa (Fordham University Press\, 2018) won the Poetic Justice Institute Editor’s Prize. The African Poetry Book Fund included his chapbook The Water Archives in the 2018 box set New-Generation African Poets: Tano. His poems have been in POETRY\, Boston Review\, World Literature Today\, Iowa Review\, Adroit Journal\, and The Paris Review\, among other places. He earned his PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Houston and his MFA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. An associate professor\, Henk teaches creative writing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and serves as a consulting editor for the African Poetry Book Series. From South Africa\, he lives in Concord\, Massachusetts. \n\nRead here for the most up to date information on speakers. All readings take place at the Noah Webster House and begin with an open mic. No registration is required. Each poetry reading is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated in order to support future programming at the Noah Webster House. The Noah Webster House will be open 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. during each reading and visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets to tour the historic home.
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LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Early American Games & Toys | Life on the Webster Farm: Work Days
DESCRIPTION:Visit the museum on select Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and enjoy live demonstrations from our experienced team of museum educators. Each demonstration will focus on a unique aspect of early American work and play. Stop by and learn about the trades and activities of life on the Webster farm! \nThis program is included in museum admission. Enjoy FREE general admission for children 12 and under for this event! \nFor more information\, please email events@noahwebsterhouse.org. \nThank you to our 2024-2025 Sponsor\, the Rotary Club of West Hartford! \nApril 12\, 2025 – Early American Games & Toys \nWhile early Americans worked hard to fulfill household and farming responsibilities\, they also found some time to have fun! Museum teachers will show your family how to play centuries-old games like “Jack Straws” and the “ball & cup”\, the Jacob’s ladder\, hand tops\, or “button buzzers.” Make your own ball and cup to take home with you!
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LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt 2025 at Noah Webster House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled egg-stravaganza! \nOn Saturday April 19th from 12:00pm-2:00pm\, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt! All ages are welcome to attend. This exciting day will begin with an Easter egg hunt\, which begins at 12:00 NOON. Arrive on time to make sure you grab an egg… once they’re gone… they’re gone!! The Easter Bunny will also be available for photo ops throughout the event. \nAfter the egg hunt\, come inside and enjoy family-friendly crafts\, story time\, and guided tours of the Noah Webster House! \nPre-registration for this event is required and tickets are limited. Children (0-17) are $5 and Adults (18+) are free! Please indicate all members of your party in your order. \nQuestions? Please email us at events@noahwebsterhouse.org. \nParking – The museum parking lot will be closed for this event. Guests can park along South Main Street or one of the adjoining streets. This event is rain or shine. All sales are final. \nThis event is generously sponsored by Adlin Daye of The North Star Realtors\, Adrienne Billings-Smith of Concerned Parents of Color of Greater Hartford\, Alyssa Caliendo of Bay Equity Home Loans\, & Eric Bergenn of Bergenn Financial Services.
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SUMMARY:Visita Guiada de la Casa de Noah Webster
DESCRIPTION:La Casa de Noah Webster y la Sociedad Histórica de West Hartford están emocionados de\nanunciar visitas guiadas en español de la Casa Museo histórico.\nEl Museo va a ofrecer dos tours guiados en Español 26 de Abril\, y 24 de Mayo a la 1:30 pm y 3 pm. Las entradas deben ser compradas por anticipado. El costo de la entrada es de $10 dólares por persona. Usted puede comprar las entradas ahora\, a través del link/ pagina a: www.noahwebster.yapsody.com. \nLa Casa de Noah Webster y la Sociedad Histórica de West Hartford están ubicadas en el lugar restaurado de nacimiento y hogar de la infancia del siglo dieciocho de Noah Webster\, autor del primer diccionario Norteamericano y el ortográfico/ deletreador de respaldo azul ; un Maestro; abogado y abolicionista temprano. Este sitio histórico nacional \, está ubicado en el 227 de la calle principal\, sur\, de West Hartford\, CT 06107
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LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107\, United States
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