Noah
Webster - Educator, Lexicographer,
Abolitionist Author
There’s
more to Noah Webster than
the dictionary... read what his birthplace has to offer!
Outreach Programs
Let us come to you! A
museum staff member will visit your facility to present
a variety of topics. Fees: For each presentation,
$100 (within a 20-mi. radius), $125 (40-mi. radius),
$150 (60-mi. radius), plus roundtrip mileage.
Dialogue with Noah Webster
Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Meeting
Noah Webster in the flesh may be as close as
you can get! Let our costumed “Mr. Webster” tell
you about his life and accomplishments. Program
ends with time for questions from the audience.
Program length: 45 minutes.
The Many Faces of Noah Webster
Why is Noah Webster so important? More than just
the author of the American Dictionary, Noah Webster
achieved as much in his lifetime as several men
put together. Learn all about him with this multimedia
presentation. Program length: 45 minutes.
Noah Webster, Abolitionist?
A little known fact...Noah Webster was an early
proponent for the abolition of slavery. Learn
about his influences, motivations, and actions
in this multimedia presentation. Program length:
45 minutes.
On-Site Programs
Choose from our menu of options
Historic House Tour
A guided tour of Noah Webster’s 18thcentury
birthplace, encompassing four period-
furnished rooms. Program length: 1 hour Fee: $5/per
person Minimum: 10 people Maximum: 50 people.
Hearth
Cooking
A perfect addition to an historic house tour! Help
cook delicious Sunday-night wafers and/or applesauce
over the open hearth in our reproduction 1750s
kitchen. Then, sample your creations in our gallery
space. Program length: 45 minutes to 1 hour Fee:
$5/per person for Sunday-night wafers OR applesauce;
$10/per person for Sunday-night wafers AND applesauce
Minimum: 10 people Maximum: 50 people.
Tavern
Games
Colonial times will come to life when you try your
hand at tavern games such as Nine Men’s Morrice,
Skittles, Shove ‘Ha
Penny, and Captain’s Mistress in our gallery
space. Program length: 30 minutes to 1 hour Fee:
$5/per person for 30 minutes; $10/per person for
1 hour Minimum: 10 people Maximum: 50 people.
Dialogue
with Noah Webster
Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Meeting Noah Webster
in the flesh may be as close as you can get! Let our costumed “Mr.
Webster” tell
you about his life and accomplishments. Program ends with time
for questions from the audience. Program length: 45 minutes Fee:
$5/per person Minimum: 15 people Maximum: 50 people.
The
Colonial Package
Cook a traditional colonial meal over the open
hearth, tour the historic house, and play tavern
games. Menu to include vegetable stew, applesauce, hoe
cakes, Sunday-night wafers, and
freshly churned butter. Dinner is served in our
gallery space! Program length: 2 ½ hours
Fee: $35/per person Minimum: 10 people Maximum:
30 people.
Tavern Night
Enjoy the raucous atmosphere 
of an 18thcentury
tavern! We serve you a three-course tavern-style
meal by candlelight in our gallery space, followed
by live entertainment and a chance to play tavern
games. Menu changes seasonally. Price includes
two complimentary drinks. Subject to availability.
Program length: 1 ½ hours Fee: $35/per person
Minimum: 40 people Maximum: 50 people Please allow
at least 4 weeks notice for booking.
Facility Rentals
The modern facilities within this national historic
landmark provide a great setting for parties, business
meetings and corporate retreats.
Facilities:
Hamilton
Gallery Our main function hall accommodates
50 people sitting and approximately 75 people
standing. The space is equipped with chairs,
tables, and a large projection screen.
Reproduction Kitchen Adjacent to the Hamilton
Gallery, this 18th-century inspired room includes
an open-hearth. A perfect location for special programs,
banquets, cocktails…
Prep
Kitchen Our prep kitchen comes with
a restaurant license and is fully equipped.
Perfect for your culinary needs!
Rates: Hamilton
Gallery & Reproduction Kitchen
Regular
Rate (3 hr minimum) Weekdays
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $75 per hour Weekends/evenings
after 5 p.m. $125 per hour.
Nonprofit [501(c)(3)]
Rate (3 hr minimum) Weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$50 per hour Weekends/evenings after 5 p.m. $75
per hour.
Prep
Kitchen Use One-time flat rate of
$75 for all organizations.
To make a reservation, call (860) 521-5362 ext.
14 E-mail us at education@noahwebsterhouse.org
Visit us on the web: www.noahwebsterhouse.org
For
more information on Adult Programming at the
Noah Webster House, call 860-521-5362 ext. 14
or E-mail education@noahwebsterhouse.org
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