Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society

07/13/2026

07/03/2026

“Among all civilized nations…..in every age of the world...the foundation of States and the establishment of religious systems have been the subjects of annual festivity and public demonstrations of joy. This general consent of nations in celebrating the distinguished periods of their history, is no inconsiderable evidence of the propriety of the custom.

These anniversary festivals have very powerful influence in reviving public spirit…enkindling the flame of national ardor…and which…without them….is liable to be extinguished in the perpetual round of private occupations.

They call to mind the virtues of statesmen…..who by their wisdom, have founded empires and systems of law….and the sufferings of heroes whose bravery has defended them.

While we were in the condition of the Colonies…..Great Britain…from that selfish policy which governs most commercial nations…abridged our privilege of exporting to the best advantage. The consequence was…our citizens had less enterprise, less wealth, less circulating capital, smaller profits, and of course, less ability to purchase her manufactures.

Wherever we turn our eyes….we observe this truth…that a
colonial administration….is corrupt.

Needy…RAPACIOUS men….the idlers about courts…..vile in their hearts and desperate in their fortunes…find access to the most important offices in the Colonies.

From this state of degradation….my fellow citizens….was this country RESCUED by the glorious act of Independence…which we are now assembled to commemorate”.

~ Noah Webster, July 4, 1798: New Haven Connecticut

07/02/2026

WHAT IS YOUR CHILD DOING NEXT WEEK? Did you know that Noah Webster wrote a book about PIRATES in 1813?

There are STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE for your youngster to attend EARLY AMERICAN ADVENTURE CAMP (WEEK 1) which begins MONDAY JULY 6.

Three days of fun at the Noah Webster House...and two days at WESTMOOR PARK!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & purchase tickets BEFORE MONDAY!

https://noahwebsterhouse.org/summercamp/

06/28/2026

The museum will be closed on Saturday July 4th and Monday July 6th in recognition of Independence Day. We will resume our regular summer hours (10-2) on Tuesday July 7th.

06/24/2026

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The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society has announced that researchers and local history enthusiasts are now able to access the museum's collections through an online database. By Ronni Newton The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society has an extensive archive contai...

06/18/2026

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Making appearances: at least three presidents, a handful of Pulitzer prize winners, a white whale, and a very nice pig.

06/08/2026

Are you in the "America 250" spirit yet??

How much to do you really know about the DECLARATION of Independence?

Join us at Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society on June 18 for a presentation with Dr. Matt Warshauer, Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University.

Tickets are still available by clicking the link below!

https://noahwebster.yapsody.com/event/index/857211/americas-first-system-of-government-and-its-utter-failure