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Featured
Events:
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information)
Mother's Day Special, Horse & Carriage Rides
Memorial Day Parade
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May
1 Keeney Cabaret Series - Christine Spero Group 7:30pm
The Second of the 2008 series features the Christine Spero
Group from New York City, performing songs that tell stories of love
against the backdrop of Latin and jazz rhythms. Cabaret setting, Bring
your own beverages, set-ups and snacks will be provided. The Cabaret
will be held at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St,
Wethersfield, CT 06109. Admission is $20 at the door. For more
information, call 860.529.7656 or email
society@wethhist.org
11 MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL, Scenic Horse &
Carriage Rides
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- 4:00pm For ONE DAY ONLY, Tours by
Allegra Farm of East Haddam begin at the Keeney Memorial Cultural
Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. The Tours will run from
noon to 4:00pm. $5 per person or $10 per family. Call for more
information 860-721-2838.
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Historical Society: Walk around Wethersfield Thursday
Tour:
1:00pm - 2:30pm Walk around the Streets of
Historic Wethersfield to learn more about the architecture of the area's
homes and buildings. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (150
Main Street, Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
16 Historical Society: Colonial Revival Walking Tour:
1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Take a walking tour through the heart of Historic
Wethersfield to hear history come alive. Meet in front of the Keeney
Memorial Cultural Center. (150 Main St., Wethersfield) Cost is
$5, free for members. For more information contact the Wethersfield
Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
17 Cove Warehouse &
Hurlbut-Dunham House Open:
Both the Warehouse and the Hurlbut-Dunham Home will be open
to the public on the Weekends starting May 17th through Mid
October. Saturdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm and Sundays form 1:00pm
- 4:00pm. Contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at
860-529-7656.
17 Historical Society: Walk around
Wethersfield Saturday Tour:
10:00am - 11:30am Walk around the Streets of
Historic Wethersfield to learn more about the architecture of the area's
homes and buildings. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (150
Main Street, Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
18 First Church of Christ:
Festival of the Music of Roberta Bitgood 6:00pm
Roberta Bitgood (1908-2007) was a nationally renowned Connecticut
composer
who published more than 70 choral and organ works. This special concert
will include, in part, music that was presented here in 1994 under her
personal direction, including her cantata "Job." Hear First Church's
choirs, soloists, brass, and flute, with David Spicer, organist, in a
delightful and inspirational program. A reception follows. Cost:
A free-will offering will be received. Child care will be available for
those up to the age of 8. Location: First Church of
Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT. Exit 26 off I-91.
Contact for more information
music@firstchurch.org
24
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 9:00 am
Join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade as it marches through
Historic Wethersfield. The route will begin on State Street from the
Dept. of Motor Vehicles, down Garden Street, Church Street, Main Street,
and Broad Street (Broad St. Green). The parade will end with its
traditional Memorial Ceremony which is held at the Village Cemetery on
Marsh Street. Rain Plans, the parade as well as ceremony will be
held at the Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Rd. 9:00am.
29 Keeney Cabaret Series- Motown
Sounds of "Souled Out." 7:30 pm
The third and last in the 2008 series features the Motown sounds of
Souled Out. Featuring a three voice vocal section and outstanding
musicians, the group will weave its way through familiar Motown and 70s
era songs. Cabaret setting. Bring your own beverages, set-ups and snacks
will be provided. The event will be held at the Keeney Memorial Cultural
Center, 200 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Admission is $20 at the
door. For more information, call the Wethersfield Historical Society at
860.529.7656 or email
society@wethhist.org
June
1 Keane Foundation Annual 5K Run. 11:00 am
The Richard M. Keane Foundation will hold its Annual 5K
Run on Sunday, June 3, 2008 at 11:00am in Standish Park in Old
Wethersfield. Bring the entire family! Sponsored
by Stop and Shop Supermarkets, the Certified, Flat-track course begins
at Standish Park near the DMV and follows Garden Street taking the
runners through beautiful Old Wethersfield, circling the Broad Street
Green and back to Standish Park.
Pre-Registration Cost: $10 (Post marked by May 26, 2008);
Race Day Registration Cost: $15 (9:30-10:30 AM); Children 10 and under:
$5.
For Information or Volunteer Opportunities: Call 563-7316 or 563-6762.
Take I-91 to Exit 26 (Old Wethersfield). Follow signs to
Department of Motor Vehicles. Standish Park is just beyond DMV.
For additional information please call 563-3387.
www.keanefoundation.org
3
Connecticut Beat Poetry Festival
6:30pm
Join us on Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.,
at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum for “The Spoken Word Series presented
by the Connecticut Beat Poetry Festival.” The theme for this day is the
“Beat Goes On.” Some of the poets that will be presenting this evening
are Amelia Matus, Michael Grover, Jason Tandon, Colin Haskins, Anita
Pinatti and John Basinger. This event is free and open to the
public. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic supper and enjoy the
museum grounds before the poetry reading. The poetry reading
will be in the Webb barn. For more information about the poetry reading
please visit
www.myspace.com.beatpoetryfestival.
For more information about the museum or to get directions please visit
www.webb-deane-stevens.org.
19 Historical Society: Ancient Burying Ground
Thursday Tour:
1:00pm-2:30pm Interested in learning about the
History of Wethersfield? Take a walking tour through the Ancient Burying
ground to hear history come alive. Meet at the Red Barn in the 1st
Church of Christ's parking lot. (Corner of Church and Main St.,
Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more information
contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
20 Historical Society: Colonial Revival Walking Tour:
1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Take a walking tour through the heart of Historic
Wethersfield to hear history come alive. Meet in front of the Keeney
Memorial Cultural Center. (150 Main St., Wethersfield) Cost is
$5, free for members. For more information contact the Wethersfield
Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
21 Historical Society: Ancient Burying
Ground Saturday Tour:
10:00am-11:30am Interested in learning about the
History of Wethersfield? Take a walking tour through the Ancient Burying
ground to hear history come alive. Meet at the Red Barn in the 1st
Church of Christ's parking lot. (Corner of Church and Main St.,
Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more information
contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
July
15 Keeney Koolers Summer Music
Program: 6:30 pm
Meet outdoors on the grounds in front of the Keeney Memorial Cultural
Center. 150 Main Street, Wethersfield. Musical Guest will be
Fiesta del Norte.
17 Historical
Society: Walk around Wethersfield Thursday Tour:
6:00pm - 7:30pm Walk around the Streets of
Historic Wethersfield to learn more about the architecture of the area's
homes and buildings. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (150
Main Street, Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
19 Historical
Society: Walk around Wethersfield Saturday Tour:
10:00am - 11:30am Walk around the Streets of
Historic Wethersfield to learn more about the architecture of the area's
homes and buildings. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (150
Main Street, Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
22 Keeney Koolers Summer
Music Program: 6:30 pm
Meet outdoors on the grounds in front of the Keeney Memorial Cultural
Center. 150 Main Street, Wethersfield. Musical Guest will be
Mass-Conn-Fusion.
28 - July 1st
Keeney Kids Summer History Programs:
For children in grades 1-8. Keep your kids interested in History during
the summer at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 150 Main Street,
Wethersfield. Classes run from 8:30am to 1:00pm. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
29 Keeney Koolers Summer Music
Program: 6:30 pm
Meet outdoors on the grounds in front of the Keeney Memorial Cultural
Center. 150 Main Street, Wethersfield. Musical Guest will be
the Grass Routes
August
4 - 8
Keeney Kids Summer History Programs:
For children in grades 1-8. Keep your kids interested in History during
the summer at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 150 Main Street,
Wethersfield. Classes run from 8:30am to 1:00pm For
more information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at
860-529-7656.
24
Old Wethersfield 5K Run/ Family Walk
InterCommunity
Mental Health Group will hold its 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk through
beautiful Old Wethersfield. Sponsored by TD Banknorth, this event which
is for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities, is produce by the
Hartford Marathon Foundation to benefit InterCommunity.
Pre-Registration fee is $20 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. On
or after August 17 the fees will be $25 for adults and $20 for 18 and
under. For information or registration visit
www.hartfordmarathon.com For
Volunteer Opportunities call 860-291-1337 or visit InterCommunity’s web
site at
www.icmhg.org.
September
13 WETHERSFIELD'S ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL
Join us in celebrating the agricultural history of
Wethersfield at the Annual Corn Festival on the Broad Street Green in
Old Wethersfield. Various vendors, live music, and plenty of food
will be present. More information on Time and vendors to be
announced.
18 Historical Society: Ancient Burying Ground
Thursday Tour:
1:00pm-2:30pm Interested in learning about the
History of Wethersfield? Take a walking tour through the Ancient Burying
ground to hear history come alive. Meet at the Red Barn in the 1st
Church of Christ's parking lot. (Corner of Church and Main St.,
Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more information
contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
19 Historical Society: Colonial Revival Walking Tour:
1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Take a walking tour through the heart of Historic
Wethersfield to hear history come alive. Meet in front of the Keeney
Memorial Cultural Center. (150 Main St., Wethersfield) Cost is
$5, free for members. For more information contact the Wethersfield
Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
20 Historical
Society: Ancient Burying Ground Saturday Tour:
10:00am-11:30am Interested in learning about the
History of Wethersfield? Take a walking tour through the Ancient Burying
ground to hear history come alive. Meet at the Red Barn in the 1st
Church of Christ's parking lot. (Corner of Church and Main St.,
Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more information
contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
27 SCARECROWS ALONG
MAIN STREET
The annual Scarecrow festival will be running from Saturday Sept.
27th until Sunday October 26th.
October
4 Annual Fall Craft Fair: 10:00am -
4:00pm.
Come visit the annual Fall Craft Fair, held at Cove Park
(State Street, Wethersfield; parking available at the Dept. of Motor
Vehicles). Various craft and food Vendors will be present. More
information To Be Announced.
16 Historical
Society: Walk around Wethersfield Saturday Tour:
1:00pm - 2:30pm Walk around the Streets of
Historic Wethersfield to learn more about the architecture of the area's
homes and buildings. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (150
Main Street, Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
17 Historical Society:
Colonial Revival Walking Tour: 1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Take a walking tour through the heart of Historic
Wethersfield to hear history come alive. Meet in front of the Keeney
Memorial Cultural Center. (150 Main St., Wethersfield) Cost is
$5, free for members. For more information contact the Wethersfield
Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
18 Historical Society: Walk around
Wethersfield Saturday Tour:
10:00am - 11:30am Walk around the Streets of
Historic Wethersfield to learn more about the architecture of the area's
homes and buildings. Meet at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (150
Main Street, Wethersfield) Cost is $5, free for members. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
November
21 & 22nd Annual Wethersfield
Antiques Show
Preview Party and Early Buying will be held Friday, November 21st from
6:30 to 9:00pm. And the Show on Saturday, November 22nd will be held
from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Show will be held at the Pitkin Community
Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield. For more
information contact the Wethersfield Historical Society at 860-529-7656.
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