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Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Ye most auncient towne in Connecticut. 1634.
 

Visitor Information

Tourism Commission

Historic Wethersfield View our interactive brochure
The Historic Wethersfield Tourism web site provides listings for accommodations, attractions, calendar of events, dining, shopping and itineraries in Wethersfield as well as the many tourist attractions.
 
 

About Wethersfield

Wethersfield, founded in 1633–34, has its niche in history, being "Ye Most Auncient Towne" in Connecticut, as set out by the Code of 1650 — "Colonial Records of Connecticut." Here in May 1781, at the Webb House on Main Street, Washington and Rochambeau planned the battle of Yorktown, which culminated in the independence of the then rebellious colonies.

Over one hundred fifty of our old, beautiful and distinctive Colonial homes stand as a symbol of the rich heritage which has been Wethersfield's since the early days of its founding more than 350 years ago.

 
 

Directions

Wethersfield is located in central Connecticut, immediately south of the State Capital of Hartford, on the west bank of the Connecticut River. It is bounded on the north by Hartford, on the east by the Connecticut River and Glastonbury, on the south by Rocky Hill and by Newington on the west.

Historic Attractions

  • Wethersfield Museum and Visitor Center at the Keeney Memorial

    200 Main St., (860) 529-7161. Mon.-Sat. 10-4; Sun. 1-4. (non-resident fee)

  • Old Academy Library / Wethersfield Historical Society

    150 Main St., (860) 529-7656. Year 'round: Tues.-Thurs. 1-4; Sat. 1-4 & by appointment.

  • Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum

    211 Main St., (860) 529-0612. May 1-Oct. 31: Wed.-Mon. 10-4; Nov. 1-Apr. 30: Fri.-Sun. 10-4. (fee)

  • Buttolph-Williams House

    249 Broad St., (860) 529-0460. May-Oct.: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat 10-4; Sun. 1-4. April-Nov.: Weekends only. (fee)

  • Capt. James Francis House

    120 Hartford Ave., (860) 529-7656. May 15-Oct. 15: Sat. 1-4 & by appointment. (fee)

For more information on events featuring Wethersfield's historic attractions, please visit the Historic Wethersfield Tourism Commission web site.

 
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