150 Main Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109
Telephone: (860) 529-7656 Fax: (860) 563-2609.
e-mail us: Society"at"WethHist.Org
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Wethersfield Historical Society 150 Main Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109 Telephone: (860) 529-7656 Fax: (860) 563-2609. e-mail us: Society"at"WethHist.Org |
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Wethersfield Historical Society: preserving Wethersfield's history and culture to inspire people today and tomorrow. The Wethersfield Historical Society welcomes you to Historic Wethersfield, Connecticut's oldest and largest historic district. We hope that you enjoy your visit. Society Weblog: Read more about news and coming events in the Society's Weblog. History...A brief look at how Wethersfield came to be settled by a band of adventurers from Massachusetts and how it grew and prospered, changing from a river port, to a farming community, to a suburb of the capital of Connecticut. Find out what’s up with the red onion. Almanac - The Society's Newsletters Archive... The Society's newsletters of activities and exhibits, with photos and stories from yesterday and yesteryear. In Adobe Acrobat "PDF" format. Exhibitions...The Wethersfield Museum hosts many changing exhibitions as well as a permanent exhibition on the town’s history. Find out what’s there now and in the near future. Historic Sites...Tour this ancient town and visit its museum houses, the Cove Warehouse, the brick Meeting House with its ancient burying ground and more. Education Programs...Find out what’s available for your school group, learn about The Witch of Blackbird Pond Teacher Resource packet available for purchase. Calendar of Events...Join in the many educational and social activities such as the Craft Fair, Onion Harvest and Hog Roast, musical programs and tours. EVENT RENTALS at the KEENEY MEMORIAL CULTURAL CENTER In the heart of Wethersfield's Historic District...A perfect place for your next Meeting or Workshop, Wedding, Reception or Party, Dinner, Dance or Performance. Research Resources...The Old Academy Library has many genealogical sources for your research and the collections of the Society, stored at the Wethersfield Museum, are available to scholars. NEW ONLINE FEATURE: online historical research sources in WHS Member Articles Join the Historical Society...Support the preservation of our American heritage and keep up with our activities via the members’ quarterly Newsletter. There are lots of benefits of membership. Leave a Legacy: Learn how to leave a legacy to the Historical Society, take care of your loved ones, and be recognized as an Adventurer. most recent update 10/30/07 by Doug Simpson |