Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society

October 17 – Pumpkins & Squash Squash, including our iconic pumpkin, was a vital crop for Indigenous peoples and later the early American colonists. Today pumpkins are more common as décor and dessert. Guests will learn about the history of squash among early Americans, taste an early American recipe , & create a paper pumpkin . Visit the museum on select Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and enjoy liv

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November 28 – Hearth Cooking Try your hand at cooking meals over the open flame in our 18th-century reproduction fireplace ! Our museum teachers will discuss how the Webster family prepared meals, where the ingredients came from, & show tools that were used in cooking and baking. Visit the museum on select Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and enjoy live demonstrations from our experienced team of museum educators. Each demonstration will

Source: noahwebsterhouse.org · Last verified May 31, 2026