Calendar of Events

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February

Lecture Series with Dr. Robert M. Bedard- February 6, 2012 at 7 pm

On Monday, Febryary 6 at 7pm Dr. Robert M. Bedard will present "Civil War Medicine"" at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

Keeney Cultural Series at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center - February 12, 2012

Tammy Denease's will provide a first person interpretation of Elizabeth Keckly.

To purchase tickets or for more information please contact the Society at (860) 529-7656. Concert Dates: February 12, March 11 & April 22, 2012. Doors open half hour prior to the show. Each performance is $20 per person, $18 for members.

March

Keeney Cultural Series at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center - March 11, 2012

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Lecture Series with Ben Hawley - March 12, 2012 at 7 pm

On Monday, March 12 at 7pm Ben Hawley will present "Blacks in the Civil War - Will They Fight?" at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

Admission $5 non-members, Free to Members.

April

Lecture Series with Dean Nelson - April 9, 2012 at 7pm

Dean Nelson of the Museum of Connecticut History will present the lecture "Connecticut Arms and Equips the Union."

Admission $5 non-members, Free to Members.

Taste of Wethersfield – Saturday April 14, 2012, 7-9:30pm at Keeney Memorial Cultural Center

Join us for the social event of the season when Wethersfield Historical Society hosts the seventh annual “Taste of Wethersfield” Benefit. This fashionable fundraiser combines the best food, drink and good community spirit for an evening of fun and merriment. General Admission at 7 p.m. $30 per person, $50 per person Patron admission at 6 p.m. For more information please click here.

Keeney Cultural Series at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center - April 22, 2012, 7pm

Phil Rosenthal Live Folk, Bluegrass and Country Music for all Ages

Keeney Kids Spring History Programs - April 24, 2012

For Grades 1-6 April 24, 2012; all day program., Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.
Visit the Keeney Kids page for more information.

Volunteer Appreciation Potluck - Monday, April 22, 2011, 5-7:30pm

Tuesday, April 24, 2011, 5-7:30 pm. in Keeney Hall. A volunteer social potluck dinner to honoring society volunteers.

May

Lecture Series with Nancy Finlay- Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7pm

On Monday, May 7 at 7pmConnecticut Historical Society's Nancy Finaly will present Nancy Finlay will present “Picturing the Great Rebellion: Prints by the Kellogg Brothers of Hartford and Other Connecticut Printmakers and Photographers.”

Admission $5 non-members, Free to Members.

All-School Art Show - May 2012

All-School Art Show is back in the Keeney Center once again gracing the Watson Gallery, May Classroom and halls with children's artwork from the Wethersfield Public Schools for the month of May.

Wethersfield Historical Society Annual Meeting and Dinner - Tuesday, May 22, 2012

For more information please contact 860.529.7656.

History Day For Families with Vintage Baseball

Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 11am-3pm at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Grounds. For more information click here!

June

Art League Art Show Open - June 2012

Wethersfield Art League will exhibit thier artwork in the Watson Gallery and hallways of the Keeney in June 2012. Come and see the local talent.

Hurlbut-Dunham House & Cove Warehouse Open for the Season! - Saturday, June 2-September 23

The Hurlbut- Dunham House (212 Main Street ) and Cove Warehouse (located in Cove Park at the North end of Main Street) will open on Saturday,June 4 thru September season. Open on Saturday & Sunday, Hours vary. Please call 860.529.7161 to confirm hours.

Connecticut Open House Day - Saturday, June 9

The Wethersfield Museum at the Keeney Memorial Cultural, the HUrlbut-Dunham House, the Cove Warehouse and the Captain James Francis House will be open to the public on Connecticut Open House Day. For more information please see the Connecticut Commission on Cutlrue & Tourism.

Wethersfield Farmers’ Market Opens

Thursdays June –October , 3-6p.m. on the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Lawn.
More information: http://www.historicwethersfield.org/farmer_market.html

July

Free Outdoor Concerts! Keeney Koolers Summer Music Program - July 10th, 17th & 24th, 2012!

July 10, July 17 and July 24 2012, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., outdoors in front of Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Bring your lawn chair, blanket and a snack to enjoy live music on a summer evening. In case of rain, concerts will be held in Keeney Hall.

Summertime Fun! Keeney Kids Summer History Programs

For Grades 1-8: July 23-27; and July 30-August 3, 2012; 8:30-1 p.m., Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.
Visit the Keeney Kids page for more information.

Wethersfield Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 3-6p.m. on the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Lawn.
More information: http://www.historicwethersfield.org/farmer_market.html

August

Summertime Fun! Keeney Kids Summer History Programs

For Grades 1-8 July 30 - August 2012; 8:30-1 p.m., Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Non-members: $20 per day per child, $80 per week per child, Members: $15 per day per child, $70 per week per child.
Visit the Keeney Kids page for more information.

Wethersfield Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 3-6p.m. on the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Lawn.
More information: http://www.historicwethersfield.org/farmer_market.html

September

Keeney History Day for Families

Saturday, September , 2012, , Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Free! .
Visit our Family Programs page for more information

Burying Ground Tours

Visit the oldest sections of the cemetery. Learning about gravestone carvers and customs as well as stories of some of the people buried there. Meet at the red barn in the First Church parking lot.nd the people who lived there long ago. Meet in front of the Keeney Center. Tours are free to members and $5 for public.

Walk Around Old Wethersfield Tours

Walk around a square block of Old Wethersfield learning about the architecture and the people who lived there long ago. Meet in front of the Keeney Center. Tours are free to members and $5 for public.

Seasonal Historic Properties Close - Sunday, September 23

The weekend of Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 is the last time the Hurlbut-Dunham House and Cove Warehouse will be open for the Summer season.

Wethersfield Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 3-6p.m. on the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Lawn.
More information: http://www.historicwethersfield.org/farmer_market.html

October

31st Annual Wethersfield Fall Craft Fair

Saturday, October 6, 2012, 10-4 at Cove Park. 100 vendors offer crafts from the local community and statewide at this great festival event. Food, live music and pony rides, too! Admission: $7 per person, $6 with coupon.

Lantern Light Tours

October 19 & 20, 2012, Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Tour through historic buildings and the Old Burying Ground to relive Wethersfield’s spooky past.
Visit our Family Programs or Lantern Light Page for more information.

Wethersfield Farmers’ Market - Last Market October 25th

Thursdays 3-6p.m. on the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Lawn.
More information: http://www.historicwethersfield.org/farmer_market.html

November

Wethersfield Antiques Show - November 16 & 17, 2012

November 16 & 17 2012, Pitkin Community Center. Preview Party with Early Buying (6:30-9:00 p.m.) on Friday, November 16; Show on Saturday, November 17, 10-4. Antiques galore available from over 40 quality dealers, “Attic Treasures” from the society and delicious food at the Sunflower Café. Friday tickets $55 Patrons, $35 General Admission; Saturday $7 General Admission.

December

Holidays on Main - December 6

Holidays on Main invites the whole community to enjoy the holiday spirit on Main Street. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce please click here for more information.

Holidays at the Hurlbut-Dunham House - December 1, 3, 4, 10 & 11

The Hurlbut-Dunham House will be decorated for the holidays inside and out! Come and celebrate the holidays with the Dunhams at 212 Main Streets. Tours will be provided for free on December 1st as part of Holidays on Main. Tours will also be avialable on Saturday, December 3, Sunday, December 4, Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 from 1pm to 4pm for a charge of $5 per person.

Volunteer Holiday Party

Sunday, December 4, 4-6 p.m. in Keeney Hall. A holiday gathering honoring society volunteers.

Keeney Kids Holiday History Programs

December 28 and 29 2011, Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Visit the Keeney Kids page for more information.