Events for June 29 - April 13, 2018

Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm  dinner will be served at 1:00 pm $110.00 Member WDS/$125.00 Non-Member  (Remember that Dames are members of WDS Museums) Enter the word "member" as the coupon code at checkout online:  http://www.webb-deane-stevens.org

On Thursday, September 20, 2018, Susan Schoelwer, Curator, Mt. Vernon will give a talk about Mt. Vernon.  There will be a wine reception at 6:00 pm and the free lecture will begin at 6:30 pm.

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, Walter Woodward, CT State Historian will talk about CT History.  A wine reception will begin at 6:00 pm and the free lecture begins at 6:30 pm.

On Thursday, October 11, 2018, Bill Barker will present, "An Evening with Thomas Jefferson".  A wine reception will begin at 6:00 pm and the event will begin at 6:30 pm.

The Museum Houses will host the Annual Witches & Tombstones Tour on October 20, Saturday and October 21, Sunday.  $15.00/person and as interesting as ever!

Our September 9th meeting will be held in the Rotary Room at the Keeney Center, which is immediately across the street from the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. There is a large parking lot behind the building. If you enter through the backdoor, take the elevator up one flight (or stairs) and our meeting room—the Rotary Room—is immediately […]

The 2020 Area Chair Challenge is upon us! Please click here for full details (including FAQ) on this exciting event. To sign-up and decorate a chair, complete the RSVP section at the bottom left of this page. Update (5/2/2020): Originally, the completed chairs were to be unveiled and auctioned at our Annual Meeting in May […]

Join us on Thursday, December 5th for the annual Holidays on Main in Old Wethersfield. The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum will be hosting a free wine tasting in The Webb Barn. In a tent in front of The Webb House, we will hold a teacup raffle featuring four large gift baskets and two terrariums. Included in the […]

Our February 10th meeting will be held in the Rotary Room at the Keeney Center, which is immediately across the street from the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. There is a large parking lot behind the building. If you enter through the backdoor, take the elevator up one flight (or stairs) and our meeting room—the Rotary Room—is immediately […]

Please scroll down for full details on this exciting class. To register, please contact Gay at [email protected] or 860-202-5622.

The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Connecticut (NSCDA-CT) has been saving historic buildings, records and promoting American history programs for over 100 years. On March 4th, a representative from the Dames will be giving a free talk at Pomperaug Woods on pioneering women in Historic Preservation. The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, which […]

Sadly, the 2020 NSCDA-CT Annual Meeting cannot be held due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to gathering once again for future meetings, and we will keep you apprised of the 2020 meeting schedule here on NSCDA-CT.org.  

The September 2020 Board Meeting will be in person, though Zoom will be available for those unable to attend. Additionally, the new WDS Education and Visitor Center building is now complete and the September meeting will be the perfect opportunity to view it!

The October 2020 Board Meeting is currently scheduled as an in person meeting, to be held in The Webb Barn.

Update (11/8/2020): Due to the COVID-19 infection rate rising of late, Governor Lamont issued new guidelines (details may be read here and here) on November 5th which restrict private indoor and outdoor social gatherings to 10 people. As a result, we have cancelled the November 9th Board of Managers meeting which was to have been […]

The December 2020 Board Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. If you would like to be featured on the agenda, please contact NSCDA-CT president Sally Kernan at [email protected]. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out via email by Joshua Campbell Torrance, executive director of WDS. The meeting's agenda will be sent out […]

The January 2021 Board Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. If you would like to be featured on the agenda, please contact NSCDA-CT president Sally Kernan at [email protected]. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out via email and the meeting's agenda will be sent out in advance by Sally.

The February 2021 Board Meeting is currently scheduled for February 8th, although the format of this meeting is still to be determined. Due to COVID-19 related uncertainties, this meeting may be held in-person or online. Please check back soon for updates.

The March 2021 Board Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. If you would like to be featured on the agenda, please contact NSCDA-CT president Sally Kernan at [email protected]. The link to the Zoom meeting, as well as the meeting's agenda, will be sent out in advance via email.

The April 2021 Board Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. If you would like to be featured on the agenda, please contact NSCDA-CT president Sally Kernan at [email protected]. The link to the Zoom meeting, as well as the meeting’s agenda, will be sent out in advance via email. *Please note: although our BOM meetings are […]

The May 2021 Board Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. If you would like to be featured on the agenda, please contact NSCDA-CT president Sally Kernan at [email protected]. The link to the Zoom meeting, as well as the meeting’s agenda, will be sent out in advance via email.

The NSCDA-CT Annual Meeting, typically held in May, has been rescheduled to June 3rd. This will be an in-person meeting beginning at 11 am. A special boxed luncheon will be served following the meeting. At 1:30 there will be a champagne toast, dedication and tour of the new Holcombe Education Center. We will be following […]

Our June 2021 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, June 14 at 10:30 AM in the Webb Barn. Sally Kernan, Ann Burton, and Nancy MacColl will prepare a light lunch for all; please email Sally ([email protected]) if you plan to attend. For those unable to attend, we will try to provide a […]

Our September 2021 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, September 13 at 10:30 AM in the Webb Barn. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. The September 13th meeting will be a Board Orientation. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

Our October 2021 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12 at 10:30 AM in the Webb Barn. This gathering is scheduled for a Tuesday due to Columbus Day. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting […]

Our October 2021 Semi-Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 20 at 10:30 AM in the Webb Barn. At the moment, our meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

Our November 2021 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, November 8 at 10:30 AM in the Webb Barn. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

Our December 2021 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, December 13 at 10:30 AM in the Education Center. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

The January 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, January 10 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. If you would like to be featured on the agenda, please contact NSCDA-CT president Sally Kernan at [email protected]. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out via email by Joshua Campbell Torrance, executive director […]

Our February 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, February 14 at 10:30 AM in the Education Center. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

Our March 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, March 14 at 10:30 AM in the Education Center. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

In celebration of Tags & Treasures 2022, please join us for the preview party on Friday, April 8th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the the Holcombe Education Center. Enjoy wine, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and be the first to view and buy some real treasures during this early-bird shopping opportunity! Please Note: The Preview […]

Tags & Treasures 2022 is approaching! The biennial event, held in the Webb-Deane-Stevens Barn, is our major fundraiser. The 2022 sale opens to the public on: Saturday, April 9th — 9 am to 3 pm Sunday, April 10th — 9 am to 3 pm Admission is $5.00. If you would like to be more involved […]

Our April 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, April 11 at 10:30 AM in the Education Center. At the moment, Board of Managers meetings are scheduled to be in person. We will monitor events and move to a Zoom meeting if necessary.

Our popular Zoom/virtual gatherings, Director and Collector Fridays, continue at 10 a.m. on April 15th with the presentation by Tita Hyland. Tita holds a Ph.D. in the History of Chinese Art. She has taught the history of Asian art at several universities, retiring in 2015 from Trinity College. Additionally, she worked in the Painting and […]

Our May 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, May 9 at 10:30 AM on Zoom. This is a fully remote, online meeting. If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out in advance by Joshua […]

Our May 2022 Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 11 AM in the Webb Barn. This event is $35.00 per person. Formal invitations will be sent out by mail, though we welcome you to RSVP and purchase your ticket online, below. *As an extra treat, special arrangements have been […]

Our June 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, June 13 at 10:30 AM in the Holcombe Center. If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan.

Our September 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, September 12 at 10:30 AM in the Holcombe Center. If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan.

Our October 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, October 10 (Columbus Day) at 10:30 AM in the Holcombe Center. If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan.

Our October 2022 Semi-Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at 11:00 AM in the Webb Barn. This event is $35.00 per person. Formal invitations have been sent out by mail, though we welcome you to RSVP and purchase your ticket online, below. *Our speaker at the Semi-Annual Meeting will be […]

Our November 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, November 14 at 10:30 AM in the Holcombe Center. If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan.

Our December 2022 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, December 19 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan. *Originally scheduled for 12/12/22. Rescheduled to a Zoom meeting on December 19th due to expected inclement weather and COVID concerns.

Our January 2023 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, January 9 at 10:30 AM on Zoom. This is a fully remote, online meeting (as will be our February meeting). If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan. A link to the Zoom meeting will be […]

Our February 2023 Board of Managers Meeting will be held on Monday, February 13 at 10:30 AM on Zoom. This is a fully remote, online meeting (as was our January meeting). If you wish to be featured on the agenda, please reach out to Sally Kernan. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent […]