Programs at the
Noah Webster House

Event Calendar 2008*

Coming Events at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society: Call the NWH at 860-521-5362 for information.

This year, we’re celebrating Noah Webster’s 250th birthday! We are offering special events and programs throughout the summer and fall- including a HUGE birthday festival in October. Watch for more details- and our upcoming webpage NoahWebster250.org.  NW - 250 events are denoted with NW! Call the NWH at 860-521-5362 for information.

Now is a great time to join the museum as a member, since most of these programs offer a member discount.

COMING EVENTS:

Annual Meeting: Wednesday, May 28, 5 p.m.

Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society / Seniors Job Bank Golf Tournament:  Tuesday, June 17, 8:30 a.m. A Shotgun format golf tournament at the Rockledge Golf Club which will benefit the museum and the Job Bank. CALL: Tuck Miller at 860-240-1043 for information or to sign up.

Kids’ First Saturday: Build the Noah Webster House: Saturday, June 7, 1- 4 p.m.
In this drop-in workshop, kids build a replica of Noah’s house out of paper. $3 per child, $2 per member

Annual Tag Sale:June 13-14: Don’t miss the deals at this year’s Tag Sale! Sneak preview Friday, June 13. More information to come.

Independence Day: Friday, July 4: The Museum will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Colonial Kids’ Adventure Camp: Mon.-Fri., July 7-11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: A week of colonial fun for kids!

Colonial Kids’ Adventure Camp: Mon.-Fri. July 21-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: A week of colonial fun for kids!

Kids’ First Saturday: Trunks and Travel: Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m.:Kids paint an early American-style treasure trunk and learn about early travel. $10 per child, $8 per member

Colonial Crafts & Trades 9 a.m.-noon: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 4-8: Morning and afternoon workshops for kids.

Colonial Kids’ Adventure Camp: Mon.-Fri. Aug.11-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: A week of colonial fun for kids!

Poetry Reading: Friday, August 22, 7 p.m.: Town Poet Laureate Maria Sassi leads this reading of poetry by locals.

KFS Marbling Paper: Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m.-noon
Artist Kelly Hall teaches kids to create marble paper (a very old painting technique) and cover a new journal.

Harvest House Tour: Sunday, September 13, noon-4 p.m.      

NW! Schoolhouse Opening: Wednesday, September 17, 7 p.m.: Watch the new Noah Webster Video and celebrate the opening of the schoolhouse theater and new exhibits.

NW! Back to School with Noah: Saturday, September 20, 2-4 p.m.Meet the “new” Noah Webster!

NW! Says You!:Sunday, September 28, 2 p.m.: Attend a live taping of the radio game show at St. Joseph College

NW! Noah Webster 101: Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m.: A brief introduction into the life and times of Noah Webster. Guests will learn about Webster’s many talents and interests and how they still affect America and the world. Lecturer: Chris Dobbs, Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society

NW! Noah Webster’s Birthday Festival: Saturday, October 18, 11a.m.-4 p.m.: A day of fun and excitement in Noah’s honor!  Live music, games, food, entertainment, birthday cake, and so much more. Don’t miss out!

NW! Early American Education: Thursday, October 23, 7 p.m. Using first-hand narratives, this lecture will focus on early American education through the eyes of teachers in Webster’s time.  Lecturer: Michael Day, owner of Clippership Publications, publishers of reprinted early American schoolbooks.

NW! Noah Webster and the Cause: The Abolition of Slavery Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m.: This discussion focuses on the process of emancipation in America, with a focus on Webster’s writings and beliefs.  Lecturer: Dr. Robert Forbes, UConn, Torrington

NW! Global Warming: An Historical Perspective: Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.:
In 1799, Webster delivered an address about the changing temperatures of winter.  In the two centuries since, the topic has moved to the forefront of world environmental.  Lecturer: Dr. R. Laurence Davis, University of New Haven

NW! Webster’s Dictionary: Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m. This presentation will follow the American Dictionary from Webster’s 1806 Compendious to today’s multi-editor Merriam-Webster editions. Lecturer: John Morse, President of Merriam-WebsterNW! Conversations with Noah Thursday, November 20: Enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner after a Q & A with Noah. Takes place at the Noah Webster House.*Some programs are subject to change.

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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.