In the United States of America we enjoy a freedom many residents of other countries do not enjoy. Over the last 236 years, many father’s, mother’s, brothers, sister’s, husbands, wives, friends, and coworkers have made – the ultimate sacrifice – protecting our freedom. Memorial Day is the day we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice […]
Category Archives: Wethersfield
Wethersfield Open House April 15, 2012
Mikey’s Place
Old Wethersfield, Connecticut’s oldest town, features more than historic homes and wonderful architecture. On the northern side of the historic district is Standish Park, where Hartford Ave., Garden St. and Nott St. converge. At first blush, the playground in Standish Park might look like many other playgrounds, but this one is different. Mikey’s Place, named […]
Quench Your Thirst On Main–History, Food, Drink and More
In the heart of Old Wethersfield, Connecticut’s largest historic district, are three of the town’s most popular historic homes. Judah Wright built the Joseph Webb House in 1752 after Joseph Webb married Mehitabel Nott in 1749. When Joseph Webb died in 1761, the home passed to his son, Joseph Jr. Joseph Jr. married Abigail Chester in 1774. The […]
Silas W. Robbins House Bed & Breakfast On The Broad Street Green (Wethersfield, CT)
Located in “Old Wethersfield”, Wethersfield’s (CT) historic district, this beautiful French Second Empire mansion was meticulously restored between 2001 and 2007 after a fire in 1996 nearly destroyed it. In October 2007, the Silas Robbins House opened as a bed & breakfast and has received awards from Yankee Magazine (2010 Editor’s Choice) and Hartford Magazine (2009 Best Inn/Bed & […]
Wethersfield – Oldest Town in CT?
You’re Invited to the Wethersfield Connecticut Antique Show
You are cordially invited to the Tenth Annual Wethersfield Antiques Show Date: Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Friday Preview Party); 10 am – 4 pm (The Show) Place: Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 Details: Art dealers from all over the northeast (48 in all) […]
Old Wethersfield’s 2010 Scarecrows Along Main Street
On this crisp fall day I strolled along Main Street to view this year’s scarecrow displays. The scarecrows will be up through October 24, 2010, weather permitting. Which is your favorite? Maria Hagan Hartford CT Real Estate Agent East Hartford CT Real Estate Agent Wethersfield CT Real Estate Agent Rocky Hill CT Real Estate Agent […]