Wethersfield Historical Society
Preserving Wethersfield's history and culture to inspire people today and tomorrow.
2008 EVENTS

Keeney Cultural Series – Cabaret Night:
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22 - Estro-Gin & Tonic; Thursday, May 1- Christine Spero Group; Thursday, May 29 - Souled Out.

Taste of Wethersfield Benefit:
Saturday, April 12, 6-9:30 p.m., Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Great Food and Drink, live entertainment, silent auction and more!

Keeney Kids Vacation History Programs:
April 16 and 17, Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

Special History Tours:

  • Burying Ground Tours: Thursdays 4/24, 6/19 and 9/18, 1-2:30 pm; Saturdays, 4/26, 6/21 and 9/20, 10-11:30 am. $5, members free. Meet at the red barn in First Church parking lot.
  • Walk Around Wethersfield: Thursdays 5/15, and 10/16, 1-2:30 pm, Thurs. 7/17, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 5/17, 7/19 and 10/18, 10-11:30 am. $5, members free. Meet in front of Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.
  • Colonial Revival Walking Tour: Fridays 4/25, 5/16, 6/20, 9/19 and 10/17, 1-2:30 pm. $5, members free. Meet in front of Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

    Cove Warehouse & Hurlbut-Dunham House Open:
    Weekends: May 17 through mid-October; Saturday, 10-4, Sunday, 1-4.

    Annual Meeting and Dinner:
    Wednesday, May 21; Reception, 5:30 p.m.; Dinner, Keeney Hall, 6:30 p.m; Meeting, Keeney Hall, 7:30 p.m.

    CT Tourism Open House Day:
    Saturday, June 7, Free Admission at all society properties, 10-4.

    Chi Psi Program:
    Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Actress Robin Lane presents “In Her Own Voice: A Visit With Eleanor Roosevelt.” Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Reception following in the Rotary Room.

    Keeney Koolers Summer Music Program:
    July 15, July 22, and July 29; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., outdoors on grounds in front of Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

    Keeney Kids Summer History Programs:
    For Grades 1-8: July 28 – Aug. 1; and Aug. 4-8, 8:30-1 p.m., Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.

    Lecture Series:
    Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Keeney Hall. September 8, 29 and October 20.

    Fall Craft Fair:
    Saturday, October 4, 10-4 at Cove Park.

    Wethersfield Antiques Show:
    November 21 & 22, Pitkin Community Center. Preview Party and Early Buying (6:30-9:00 p.m.) on Friday, November 21; Show on Saturday, November 22, 10-4.

    Volunteer Holiday Party:
    For society volunteers: Sunday, December 7, 4-6 p.m. in Keeney Hall.

    Holiday Floral Show House at the Hurlbut-Dunham House:
    Open Daily, dates to be determined.

    Keeney Kids Holiday History Programs:
    December 29 -30, Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.


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    Most recent update 03/10/08 by Doug Simpson