Collection of three interconnected eighteenth-century homes showcasing exceptional decorative arts, period furnishings, and exhibits that interpret colonial life, architecture, and early American history.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Seniors: $10
Students: $8
Children under 12: Free
How to Get There
From Hartford (8 mi): Take I-91 south to Wethersfield, exit toward Route 3, continue to historic Main Street, and follow signs to the museum campus at 211 Main Street.
Overview
The Webb Deane Stevens Museum preserves three outstanding historic homes along Wethersfield's celebrated Broad Street Green Historic District, offering visitors a remarkable journey into colonial and early American life. The museum includes the Joseph Webb House, the Silas Deane House, and the Isaac Stevens House, each representing a different chapter in Connecticut's history. Built during the eighteenth century, these homes are furnished with period collections and decorative arts that reveal the lives of merchants, statesmen, military officers, and families who helped shape the young nation. The Joseph Webb House is particularly significant as the location where General George Washington and French General Rochambeau met in 1781 to help plan the Yorktown Campaign.
Today, guided tours lead visitors through elegantly restored interiors filled with antique furniture, artwork, textiles, and artifacts that illustrate changing tastes and lifestyles across generations. Exhibits explore topics ranging from colonial trade and politics to the Revolutionary War and domestic life in New England. Located in one of the state's oldest communities, the museum is surrounded by beautifully preserved architecture and tree-lined streets that enhance the experience. Combining historical scholarship, architectural preservation, and engaging storytelling, the Webb Deane Stevens Museum offers one of Connecticut's finest opportunities to experience the world of early America.
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