Webb Deane Stevens Museum

The Webb Deane Stevens Museum is located in Wethersfield, Connecticut's largest historic district. The town is a quaint way to explore New England history. There are more than 300 historic houses in town, 50 of them built prior to the American Revolution. In addition to the historic houses, the town features an ancient burial ground, local farm stands, historic churches, small shops, and a park over the Cove by the Connecticut River. The museum is owned by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut and it runs all three of the buildings and the property affiliated with the museum. The Joseph Webb House was the headquarters of George Washington in 1752. The Silas Deane House was built for America's Revolutionary War diplomat to France. The Isaac Stevens House was built in 1789 and shows how a middle class family would have lived during this time. The home is filled with period furnishings and possessions. In addition to these three buildings, the museum includes the Webb House Colonial Revival Garden and the Webb Barn, which is now a popular gathering place for meetings and special events. The museum is home to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum School where kids can learn history lessons in an exciting hands-on manner. There is also a gift shop onsite.