WethHist Blogtag:wethhist.org,2008:/blog/12008-03-27T20:47:01ZA weblog about events in and around Wethersfield, Connecticut, "the most ancient towne on the river." By the staff and volunteers of the Wethersfield Historical Society, Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109.Movable Type 3.33Wethersfield Historical Society Spring Almanac Onlinetag:wethhist.org,2008:/blog//1.122008-03-27T20:38:47Z2008-03-27T20:47:01ZThe Wethersfield Historical Society's Spring 2008 Almanac, with news and photos, is now online. >>Click here The lightning-caused fire in October 2007 at the Keeney Memorial had closed the Wethersfield Museum and the rental venue for six months, but it...Webster
>Click here<< to read it online now (PDF).
The lightning-caused fire in October 2007 at the Keeney Memorial had closed the Wethersfield Museum and the rental venue for six months, but it reopened on March 27 for a "Thank You" reception to the many volunteers who helped fight the fire, protect the collection, and get the historic structure back "on the job."
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Nov. 16+17 : 7th Annual Wethersfield Antiques Showtag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.102007-10-30T00:52:35Z2007-10-30T14:45:42ZThis year’s seventh annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, to be held on November 16th and 17th, promises to be a great way to start the holiday shopping season. Held at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield, CT, the show...Webster
Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield, CT, the show is sponsored by Wethersfield Historical Society, celebrating its 75th anniversary of “preserving and teaching history.” This established show features a gala Preview Party on Friday evening, November 16, as well as an Early Buying session one hour prior to the show’s opening on Saturday, November 17. Admission to the show is $6.00, $5.00 with discount coupons or show cards. Admission to the Early Buying session is $10. For more information, call the historical society at 860.529.7656.
The Preview Party, which usually hosts about 150 eager collectors and buyers, will take place from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, November 16. Admission to the party is $30 and includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and beverages, as well as an opportunity to chat with the dealers and purchase items. Reservations for the Preview Party are not required, but are appreciated.
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The Early Buying session, popular with dedicated collectors who want an early look, will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, before the show opens to the general public. Admission for this session is $10, open to anyone, and during this time patrons may browse the show and purchase items and remain for the duration of the show.
Show manager Joan Hughes will welcome 45 of the finest dealers from the northeast in attractive room-setting booths. The show is expanding into new areas of the Community Center and will feature an expanded Attic Treasures area and lunchroom, the Sunflower Café. Also
included this year will be booth chats with several dealers about their specialties. These will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and a schedule will be posted at the show entrance.
Participating in the booth chats this year will be Charlotte Jason of Meadowbrook Farm, Canterbury, CT, who will speak on textiles. She has been in the business with her husband for twenty-five years, the last ten specializing in linens only. Vintage linens, often found in old
drawers and cedar chests, have many uses to show their beauty as Charlotte will explain in her booth chat.
Marvin and Barbara Eliot of Windsor, CT, have traveled to many states in the last 35 years. In 1986, they decided to specialize in Pottles and Panekins, now the name of their shop. Marvin will show and tell by example how to cook, collect and decorate with their hearthside cooking utensils.
Historical Society director Doug Shipman commented that, “The Wethersfield Antiques Show is pleased to be able to expand this year and offer unique settings for the many dealers who return year after year. The show has truly become an event that dealers and visitors alike don’t want to miss!”
There is a loyal core of more than 40 dealers who have done the show for several years and will be returning this year. Among those are Country Squire Antiques of Gorham, ME, New England Home Antiques of Wethersfield, CT and Martha Caverly of Portsmouth, NH. Among those new to the show this year is Nutmeg Treasures, Inc. of Glastonbury, Pioneer Folk Art LLC from Ellsworth, Maine and John Gould of New York. As it has since the show’s inception, Wethersfield Historical Society will offer coffee, muffins and a light lunch in the Sunflower Café, open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The popular Attic Treasures booth, in a new expanded space, will also be open during the show. Offering quality smalls and collectibles, this is among the most popular stops for show patrons.
Proceeds from this major fund raising event will benefit the Fountain of Service and Memorial Gardens at the Wethersfield Museum, Keeney Memorial, 200 Main Street. The fountain honors Patricia and the late Henry Allen and all volunteers in service to Wethersfield. The adjacent gardens, with their unique sculpture and restful benches, were established to honor the late Clinton “Jiggs” Hughes, former Fire Chief. Another beneficiary of this event will be the educational programming offered year-round by the historical society. Programs are provided free to students in Wethersfield public schools and for modest fees to outside towns.
The Pitkin Community Center offers free parking and easy accessibility on one floor. For more information, please contact Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or by e-mail at weth.hist.society@snet.net. The Society’s web site, wethhist.org, has a complete calendar of events for the year.
Wethersfield Historical Society is a membership supported, non-profit educational organization offering year-round programs for children and adults.
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Lightning Fire Damages Keeney Memorialtag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.112007-10-19T14:39:33Z2007-10-30T14:46:43ZThe Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield, sustained a lightning strike and fire on the evening of October 11, 2007. Lightning struck the base of the cupola and fire damaged the cupola and some slate roofing. Water used...Webster
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Wethersfield Historical Society is deeply appreciative of the dedication and professionalism of the fire fighters and key Town of Wethersfield staff who responded to this emergency, as well as the countless volunteers, friends and professional colleagues who provided assistance in the hours immediately following the fire.
The society’s most sensitive artifacts have been removed to alternative storage as a precaution against the conditions that currently exist within the building. The exhibit “V for Victory: Wethersfield and World War II” has been dismantled and loaned objects will be returned to contributors over the coming weeks, with our sincere gratitude.
The society anticipates a full recovery of normal operations at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Recovery and restoration are currently underway and full museum and cultural center operations are expected to resume in the near future. Wethersfield Historical Society will operate an interim Visitor Center and Museum Shop at the Old Academy, 150 Main Street, Wethersfield, during the restoration period. The Old Academy will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday. The Old Academy also houses the society offices and public research library.
All inquiries concerning the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center programs, operations and rentals may be directed to the society offices at 860.529.7656 or to weth.hist.society@snet.net.
Fall Events by Wethersfield Historical Societytag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.92007-09-15T15:08:35Z2007-09-15T15:16:11ZUpdated Calendar of Events for Fall 2007 Sept. 20, 22 Burying Ground Tours: Explore the oldest sections of the Ancient Burying Ground. Thurs., 9/20, 12-1:30 p.m., Sat., 9/20, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $5., free to historical society members and to...WebsterUpdated Calendar of Events for Fall 2007Sept. 20, 22 Burying Ground Tours:
Explore the oldest sections of the Ancient Burying Ground.
Thurs., 9/20, 12-1:30 p.m., Sat., 9/20, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost is $5., free to historical society members and to children under 16. Reservations are not necessary. Meet at the red barn in the First Church parking lot. Information: 860.529.7656.
Sept. 21 and Oct 19: Colonial Revival Walking Tour: 1-2:30 p.m.
Walk around neighborhoods of Old Wethersfield viewing homes from the 1920s to 1960s, noting how the styles have adapted over the years. Cost is $5.00, free to historical society members and children under 16. Meet in front of the Keeney Memorial, 200 Main St. Reservations not necessary. For information, call 860.529.7656.
Oct. 6 26th Annual Fall Craft Fair, 10-4
Cove Park, corner of State Street and Hartford Avenue.
Over 80 crafters, farmers market booth, musical entertainment, food booths, wine tasting and pony rides and face painting for children. Admission is $6, $5 with coupon, free to children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 860.529.7656
Oct. 18, 20 Walk Around Old Wethersfield
Thurs., Oct. 19, 1-2:30 p.m., Sat., 10/21, 10-11:30 a.m.
Tour encompasses the square block bounded by Marsh, Broad, Garden and Main Streets, where the focus is on the architecture and includes some historical anecdotes about people who lived there centuries ago. Cost is $5.00, free to historical society members and children under 16. Meet in front of the Keeney Memorial, 200 Main Street. Reservations are not needed. For information, call 860.529.7656.
Wethersfield Historical Society
150 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860.529.7656 Fax: 860.563.2609
Contact: Elaine St. Onge, 860.529.7656
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FABULOUS EVENT RENTALStag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.82007-09-06T21:31:16Z2007-09-06T21:32:17ZEVENT RENTALS at the KEENEY MEMORIAL CULTURAL CENTER In the heart of Historic Wethersfield A perfect place for your: Meeting or Workshop Wedding Reception or Party Dinner, Dance or Performance The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, at 200 Main Street, Wethersfield,...Webster
EVENT RENTALS
at the
KEENEY MEMORIAL CULTURAL CENTER
In the heart of Historic Wethersfield
A perfect place for your:
Meeting or Workshop
Wedding
Reception or Party
Dinner, Dance or Performance
The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, at 200 Main Street, Wethersfield, offers gracious grounds perfect for photos or a cocktail party, free off-street parking, and is fully air-conditioned and accessible to wheelchairs. The ramped entrance to the elevator lobby makes loading meeting supplies or catering equipment a breeze.
Wethersfield Museum, on the first floor, serves as Wethersfield’s Visitors Center and features professionally designed museum exhibits that highlight the region’s rich history. The principal exhibit, Legendary People, Ordinary Lives, features signature artifacts from Wethersfield Historical Society’s collections and orients guests to the people and events of the Town’s historic past. The Museum Shop features distinctive gifts, historic maps and books on local and regional history. Special tours of the museum galleries or the neighboring Hurlbut-Dunham House can be arranged to complement special events.
Wethersfield’s Historic District is the largest historic district in the state and offers visitors an authentic Connecticut valley landscape including a town green, colonial warehouse and domestic architecture that spans three centuries. The historic Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, a variety of shops, restaurants and the famous Comstock-Ferre Garden Center are steps away, as are the brick 1764 Meeting House and the Town’s Ancient Burying Ground.
Special attention is given to the meeting or party planner’s every request.
Let us help you plan your next meeting, party or special event.
Call the Director of Marketing at Keeney Memorial at (860) 529-7161,
FAX: (860) 529-1905, Email: keeneymem@sbcglobal.net
Wethersfield Historical Society
Holiday Floral Show Housetag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.62007-09-06T20:57:58Z2007-09-06T21:13:40ZOne Ticket - Two Great Museums - Three Fabulous Historic Houses ! Decorating For the Holidays in Historic Wethersfield, Connecticut Our Doors Are Open to You Daily From December 1-23, 2007 M-F: 10-4, Sat: 10-8, Sun. 1-4. $20 Adults/$10 Youth...Webster
One Ticket - Two Great Museums - Three Fabulous Historic Houses !
Decorating For the Holidays in Historic Wethersfield, Connecticut
Our Doors Are Open to You Daily From December 1-23, 2007
M-F: 10-4, Sat: 10-8, Sun. 1-4. $20 Adults/$10 Youth (16 and under)/Free Under 6
Call 860-529-7656 for more information.
http://www.wethhist.orghttp://webb.deane.stevens.org
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Marsha's practice entrytag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.52007-09-06T20:56:13Z2007-09-06T21:04:18ZThis is a practice sentence for Doug's Moveable Type class. There are no photos on this entry because I don't know where they are stored. Elaine is going to Ireland this weekend for vacation....Marsha and Jim Meehan
Moveable Type class.
There are no photos on this entry because I don't know where they are stored.
Elaine is going to Ireland this weekend for vacation.]]>
Jim's practice entrytag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.42007-09-06T20:52:05Z2007-09-06T21:09:46ZThis entry is the first practice posting. Here is a link to another blog...Marsha and Jim Meehan
Here is a link to another blog
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First Post by WethHist Webstertag:wethhist.org,2007:/blog//1.22007-07-20T15:16:27Z2007-07-20T15:18:37ZWelcome to the WethHist Blog, by the staff and volunteers at the Wethersfield Historical Society of Wethersfield, Connecticut, "the oldest town on the river" according to the Connecticut legislature. Doug Simpson Webster of WethHist.org...Webster
Wethersfield Historical Society of Wethersfield, Connecticut, "the oldest town on the river" according to the Connecticut legislature.
Doug Simpson
Webster of WethHist.org]]>
The Preview Party, which usually hosts about 150 eager collectors and buyers, will take place from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, November 16. Admission to the party is $30 and includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and beverages, as well as an opportunity to chat with the dealers and purchase items. Reservations for the Preview Party are not required, but are appreciated.
(read more)]]>
The Early Buying session, popular with dedicated collectors who want an early look, will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, before the show opens to the general public. Admission for this session is $10, open to anyone, and during this time patrons may browse the show and purchase items and remain for the duration of the show.
Show manager Joan Hughes will welcome 45 of the finest dealers from the northeast in attractive room-setting booths. The show is expanding into new areas of the Community Center and will feature an expanded Attic Treasures area and lunchroom, the Sunflower Café. Also
included this year will be booth chats with several dealers about their specialties. These will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and a schedule will be posted at the show entrance.
Participating in the booth chats this year will be Charlotte Jason of Meadowbrook Farm, Canterbury, CT, who will speak on textiles. She has been in the business with her husband for twenty-five years, the last ten specializing in linens only. Vintage linens, often found in old
drawers and cedar chests, have many uses to show their beauty as Charlotte will explain in her booth chat.
Marvin and Barbara Eliot of Windsor, CT, have traveled to many states in the last 35 years. In 1986, they decided to specialize in Pottles and Panekins, now the name of their shop. Marvin will show and tell by example how to cook, collect and decorate with their hearthside cooking utensils.
Historical Society director Doug Shipman commented that, “The Wethersfield Antiques Show is pleased to be able to expand this year and offer unique settings for the many dealers who return year after year. The show has truly become an event that dealers and visitors alike don’t want to miss!”
There is a loyal core of more than 40 dealers who have done the show for several years and will be returning this year. Among those are Country Squire Antiques of Gorham, ME, New England Home Antiques of Wethersfield, CT and Martha Caverly of Portsmouth, NH. Among those new to the show this year is Nutmeg Treasures, Inc. of Glastonbury, Pioneer Folk Art LLC from Ellsworth, Maine and John Gould of New York. As it has since the show’s inception, Wethersfield Historical Society will offer coffee, muffins and a light lunch in the Sunflower Café, open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The popular Attic Treasures booth, in a new expanded space, will also be open during the show. Offering quality smalls and collectibles, this is among the most popular stops for show patrons.
Proceeds from this major fund raising event will benefit the Fountain of Service and Memorial Gardens at the Wethersfield Museum, Keeney Memorial, 200 Main Street. The fountain honors Patricia and the late Henry Allen and all volunteers in service to Wethersfield. The adjacent gardens, with their unique sculpture and restful benches, were established to honor the late Clinton “Jiggs” Hughes, former Fire Chief. Another beneficiary of this event will be the educational programming offered year-round by the historical society. Programs are provided free to students in Wethersfield public schools and for modest fees to outside towns.
The Pitkin Community Center offers free parking and easy accessibility on one floor. For more information, please contact Wethersfield Historical Society at 860.529.7656 or by e-mail at weth.hist.society@snet.net. The Society’s web site, wethhist.org, has a complete calendar of events for the year.
Wethersfield Historical Society is a membership supported, non-profit educational organization offering year-round programs for children and adults.
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Our Doors Are Open to You Daily From December 1-23, 2007
M-F: 10-4, Sat: 10-8, Sun. 1-4. $20 Adults/$10 Youth (16 and under)/Free Under 6
Call 860-529-7656 for more information.
http://www.wethhist.org
http://webb.deane.stevens.org
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