Programs at the
Noah Webster House

Event Calendar 2010

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society offers public programs year-round for both children and adults. Check back often!  Call the museum at 860-521-5362 x21 for information unless otherwise noted.

COMING EVENTS*:

Kids’ First Saturday: See It, Hear It Storytime  Saturday, January 2, 1-2 p.m. 
Hear and see Pegi Deitz Shea’s “Ten Mice for Tet” as we illustrate it on our felt board. Other stories will follow, and a snack and small craft are included. $5 per child, $3 per museum member child
 
Poetry Read-In January 8, 7-9 p.m.
Past West Hartford Poet Laureate Maria Sassi will lead the evening of poetry and prose.  Sassi, Lonie Black, and Tom Nicotera lead off, then open the mic to other readers.

Writers of all ages are encouraged to read their work or that of another author or poet.  Anyone reading must sign up the night of the program.  Refreshments will be available.  A $5 donation is recommended.
 
Poetry Workshop January 9, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Led by Maria Sassi, the focus of this workshop will be on revision and new works. The workshop fee is $30 per person.  The fee includes the Saturday session and light refreshments. A break for lunch and time to write will be included.  Participants are responsible for their own lunch.  Registration is required and space is limited.  Call 860-521-5362 x 21 to register. Anyone age 17 and over is invited to attend.

Tavern Night Saturday, January 30, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Musician: Don Sineti
Menu: Bread & cheese, beef stew, pickled beets, & pumpkin pudding
Tickets: $30 per person per night, $25 for museum members
Includes: Dinner, two complimentary drinks, and entertainment.  Vegetarian entrée available by reservation.
Call: (860) 521-5362 ext. 10 to make your reservations. Reservations are required.

An Afternoon with Jane Yolen Saturday, February 6, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Award-winning author Jane Yolen will read aloud one of her favorite books, answer questions, and hold a book signing.  Guests may even get a sneak peek at one of her upcoming books.

Yolen will read from her book, Tea With an Old Dragon, which was published in 1998.  It tells the story of a young girl named Louisa who is curious about Sophia Smith, a woman who the other children call “the old dragon.”  The book was illustrated by artist Monica Vachula. 

Tea with Jane Yolen is $6 per person and free for museum members.  Guests have the choice of hot chocolate or tea, as well as cookies. Reservations are required– call 860-521-5362 x10. 
 
Crochet Class Thursday, February 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet- chain, single crochet, and more.
 
 Valentine’s Hearth Cooking Sunday, February 14, 2 - 4 p.m.
Make Valentine’s treats over the open hearth
 
Winter Workshops for Whippersnappers February 16-19, 2 - 4 p.m.
The program fee is $15 per child per workshop ($12 for museum members). Registration is required. Call Jennifer at 860-521-5362 x 14.
Tuesday, February 16 – Sew a Sachet Pillow
Sew together a fabric sachet pillow filled with potpourri!
Wednesday, February 17 – Gingerbread & Cocoa
Make and decorate old fashioned gingerbread men and women, then dunk them in home-made hot chocolate.
Thursday, February 18 – Mosaic Paper & Glass Jar
Use colorful bits of scrap paper to make a beautiful vase or jar. 
Friday, February 19 – Calligraphy & Stationery
Make your own stationery, then learn how to write in calligraphy.
 
Tavern Night Saturday, February 20, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Musician: Rick Spencer
Menu: Cheshire pork pie, glazed carrots, bean salad, & cranberry cake
Tickets: $30 per person per night, $25 for museum members
Includes: Dinner, two complimentary drinks, and entertainment.  Vegetarian entrée available by reservation.
Call: (860) 521-5362 ext. 10 to make your reservations. Reservations are required.

Kids’ First Saturday: A Colonial Girls’ Day Out Saturday, March 6,
10 a.m.– 12 noon
Tea, crafts, and more for girls and their favorite doll.  $18 museum members, $22 non-members
 
Tavern Night Friday & Saturday March 12 & 13
Musician Friday: Rick Spencer
Musician Saturday: Geoff Kaufmann
Menu: Irish soda bread, corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, & gingerbread
Tickets: $30 per person per night, $25 for museum members
Includes: Dinner, two complimentary drinks, and entertainment.  Vegetarian entrée available by reservation.
Call: (860) 521-5362 ext. 10 to make your reservations. Reservations are required.

How to Write a Book Saturday, March 27
Monica Vachula and Pegi Deitz Shea wrote and illustrated “Noah Webster Weaver of Words”, but they never met until after the book was published! In this exciting workshop, both Vachula and Shea will talk about what it takes to publish a book, as well as answer questions.

Some programs are subject to change. Please call ahead or make a reservation as required.
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Unless otherwise specified, call Sarah Mocko, Coordinator of Public Programs at (860) 521-5362 ext 21 for more information or reservations.