Chartered by the state in 1932, the Society maintains properties and collections on behalf of its membership and the public and offers year-round activities for children and adults. Founded in 1634 by a Puritan settlement party of "10 Men" including John Oldham, Robert Seeley, Thomas Topping and Nathaniel Foote, Wethersfield is arguably the oldest town in Connecticut, depending on one's interpretation of when a remote settlement qualifies as a "town". CASTLE ON THE COVE The Cove Warehouse is located on the waterfront of the Wethersfield Cove and used to interpret Wethersfield’s maritime trade with the West Indies that flourished between 1650 and 1830. Wethersfield Cove is ten feet above sea level and forty miles from Long Island Sound. The Wethersfield Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit membership supported, educational institution devoted to preserving the history of Wethersfield, Connecticut.
Would you like to try different architectural styles on a house? The history of ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut : comprising the present towns of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, and Newington, and of Glastonbury prior to its incorporation in 1693 : from date of earliest settlement until the present time by Adams, Sherman W. (Sherman Wolcott), 1836-1898. It was originally an oxbow in the Connecticut River. It is now used as a launching site for small craft and a nice place to see the sun set and have a picnis. Cove Park, Wethersfield – Wethersfield Historical Society The Connecticut River runs along Wethersfield’s eastern flank while Hartford, Newington, and Rocky Hill border it to the north, west, and south, respectively.

Wethersfield Cove is ten feet above sea level and forty miles from Long Island Sound. Visit the Cove to learn the significance of the Red Onion trade, shipbuilding, privateers, fisheries and early yachts. I recently stopped at the Cove while walking around Wethersfield & sat on a bench to relax. Although the prisoners had no longer been housed in the former mine galleries by that point, the above-ground facilities were inadequate for the state's need. There is so much history around Wethersfield. Picture postcard scenic view. It is a perfect place to … COVE PARK. Settled in 1634 (some say earlier), this Hartford County town vies with Windsor for “first town” status. 1-4. If you want to get away from it all take a drive down to the Cove. The Wethersfield Museum at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield Historical Society. Read more. Wethersfield Cove is a small slice of heaven. The settlers named the town Wethersfield.
History. The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT) is open Tues. – Sat., 10-4, Sun. History. Wethersfield Historical Society is not alone in having had to close our doors to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we (and over 130 of our fellow museums and attractions) have been invited to participate in this year’s virtual Open House Day hosted by the Connecticut Office of Tourism. It is located near Old Wethersfield, one of the oldest settlements in the United States.

The park includes open space and the cove. Nicholas D wrote a review Jun 2018. Do you know how to rope onions? Connecticut opened the Wethersfield State Prison in September 1827 as a replacement for the decrepit Old Newgate Prison, which had begun as a copper mine. It is a nice place to make a walk! Date of experience: September 2018. Wethersfield Local History Group and anyone associated with it hold no responsibility for people breaching the copyright of material not owned by Wethersfield Local History Group. It was originally an oxbow in the Connecticut River. 4n; Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909. cn. At that time it included the parishes of Rocky Hill to the south, Newington to the west, and Glastonbury to the east, across the river, where they pastured their … Deming launched the Tryall, the first ship built in Connecticut, from the cove in 1649. 30 contributions 12 helpful votes. The online archive holds complete copies of all archive material owned by Wethersfield Local History Group (or when relevant permission has been provided). Wethersfield Cove is a cove with a history of warehouses . It is now used as a launching site for small craft and a nice place to see the sun set and have a picnis. Thomas Deming built his shipyard on the banks of this natural harbor. Wethersfield Cove is ten feet above sea level and forty miles from Long Island Sound. Gallery admission is free for all, donations are appreciated to support the changing exhibitions. Share. Helpful. Originally an "oxbow" of "The Long Tidal (i.e.Connecticut) River," Wethersfield Cove is ten feet above sea level and forty miles from Long Island Sound. History; Pollution; References; External links; Geography.

The vieuw is nice. ... History. It is located near Old Wethersfield, one of … Are you interested in ships and the sea? Thomas Deming built his shipyard on the banks of this natural harbor, where he launched the Tryall - the first ship made in Connecticut - in 1649.