"A Taste of Time" — Thanksgiving Dinner in the Historic Webb Barn
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A beloved annual tradition returns! Travel through the centuries as you savor heritage recipes from the earliest days of the American colonies, following each century down to the present.
Whether you're an old friend or a newcomer, you'll find yourself welcomed with open arms here in Connecticut's first and largest historic district.
The Host Committee also invites you to a special pre-meal champagne reception in the Silas Deane House at 1:00 PM at the Patron level and above. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres from our founding years and period music performed by harpist Linda Traue, a member of the 5th Connecticut Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors.
——DINNER MENU——
First Course (1700–1800s):
—Oysters Rockefeller on a Bed of Greens
—Smoked Trout Pate with Rustic Dark Breads
Second Course (1900s)
—Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast
—Coq au Vin with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
—Fresh Cranberry Relish
—Roasted Cippolini Onions
—Chestnut & Sage Pork Stuffing
Third Course (2000s)
—Beef Short Rib with Celery Root Puree
—Local Heirloom Squashes
Dessert
—Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Crème Fraiche & Caramel Sauce
** A vegetarian-compatible option is available. Please contact Abbie Cowan, Administrative Assistant at [email protected] or call (860) 529-0612 x 108 by November 9, 2026, to request the vegetarian option.
Menu catered by Ani's Table & Marketplace
——TICKETS——
Purchase your ticket before sales end on November 9!
Heritage Dinner
—WDS Member: $115
—Friend: $130
VIP Reception + Heritage Dinner
—Patron: $250 (admits 1)
—Founder: $500 (admits 2)
—Host Committee: $1,000 (admits 2)
Your ticket helps us preserve and teach people about the landmark homes that are the hallmark of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. With your support, we can continue to connect our founding ideals to our present, build upon and interpret our unique collections, and inspire meaningful conversations about the past and its relevance today.
THANKS TO OUR GRACIOUS SUPPORTERS:
Lead Sponsor: Essex Financial
Preservation Partner: Connecticut Roofcrafters
Host Committee: Don & Pam Peterson (Honorary Chairs), Douglas & Alice R.M. Hyland, Loftus & Charbra Jestin, Lee Kuckro, John Kulesza, Thomas Miano
Founders: Anapol Family Charitable Fund, Brenton Grom, Dorothy Lupariello
Harvest Sponsor: PeoplesBank
Friend Sponsor: Jennifer Ahern
In-Kind Support: Anderson Farm, Castor & Poly Boutique, Cottonwood + Church, CT Rental Center, D&D Market, Do's & Dye Salon, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Just2Gals Mobile Bartending, The Town of Wethersfield
Whether you're an old friend or a newcomer, you'll find yourself welcomed with open arms here in Connecticut's first and largest historic district.
The Host Committee also invites you to a special pre-meal champagne reception in the Silas Deane House at 1:00 PM at the Patron level and above. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres from our founding years and period music performed by harpist Linda Traue, a member of the 5th Connecticut Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors.
——DINNER MENU——
First Course (1700–1800s):
—Oysters Rockefeller on a Bed of Greens
—Smoked Trout Pate with Rustic Dark Breads
Second Course (1900s)
—Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast
—Coq au Vin with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
—Fresh Cranberry Relish
—Roasted Cippolini Onions
—Chestnut & Sage Pork Stuffing
Third Course (2000s)
—Beef Short Rib with Celery Root Puree
—Local Heirloom Squashes
Dessert
—Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Crème Fraiche & Caramel Sauce
** A vegetarian-compatible option is available. Please contact Abbie Cowan, Administrative Assistant at [email protected] or call (860) 529-0612 x 108 by November 9, 2026, to request the vegetarian option.
Menu catered by Ani's Table & Marketplace
——TICKETS——
Purchase your ticket before sales end on November 9!
Heritage Dinner
—WDS Member: $115
—Friend: $130
VIP Reception + Heritage Dinner
—Patron: $250 (admits 1)
—Founder: $500 (admits 2)
—Host Committee: $1,000 (admits 2)
Your ticket helps us preserve and teach people about the landmark homes that are the hallmark of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. With your support, we can continue to connect our founding ideals to our present, build upon and interpret our unique collections, and inspire meaningful conversations about the past and its relevance today.
THANKS TO OUR GRACIOUS SUPPORTERS:
Lead Sponsor: Essex Financial
Preservation Partner: Connecticut Roofcrafters
Host Committee: Don & Pam Peterson (Honorary Chairs), Douglas & Alice R.M. Hyland, Loftus & Charbra Jestin, Lee Kuckro, John Kulesza, Thomas Miano
Founders: Anapol Family Charitable Fund, Brenton Grom, Dorothy Lupariello
Harvest Sponsor: PeoplesBank
Friend Sponsor: Jennifer Ahern
In-Kind Support: Anderson Farm, Castor & Poly Boutique, Cottonwood + Church, CT Rental Center, D&D Market, Do's & Dye Salon, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Just2Gals Mobile Bartending, The Town of Wethersfield
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211 Main Street , Wethersfield, CT, United States, Connecticut 06109
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