Scenes from Wethersfield, CT | Photographs

A collection of images celebrating the historic spirit of Wethersfield, CT, quite possibly the most perfect historic walking village in all of New England.

By Heather Marcus|Feb 11 2017|

June 2016 Old Wethersfield, CT. Broad Street Green, Silas Robbins House B&B.Photos by Julie Bidwell

Photographer Julie Bidwell shares a collection of images from Wethersfield, CT, as part of Yankee magazine’s ongoing “Could You Live Here” series. Highlighting towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life, the series celebrates the best of New England’s community spirit. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites from Wethersfield, CT, including the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, the Buttolph Williams House, the Silas Robbins House B&B, Joseph Webb House, Comstock Ferre & Co., and more. See the full feature “Wethersfield, Connecticut | Could You Live Here?“ in the March/April 2017 issue of Yankee Magazine. Want more Wethersfield? Visit our post on exploring Historic Old Wethersfield, Connecticut.

SCENES FROM WETHERSFIELD, CT

Authentic costumed reenactors bring the revolutionary war to life at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum encampment. — Authentic costumed reenactors bring the revolutionary war to life at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum encampment.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Authentic costumed reenactors bring the revolutionary war to life at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum encampment in Old Wethersfield, CT.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

British redcoats march along Main Street during the annual Memorial Day Parade. — British redcoats march along Main Street during the annual Memorial Day Parade.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

British redcoats march along Main Street during the annual Memorial Day Parade.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Bedchamber at the Buttolph Williams House, built in 1711. The home inspired the setting for "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by local author Elizabeth George Speare. — Bedchamber at the Buttolph Williams House, built in 1711. The home inspired the setting for “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by local author Elizabeth George Speare.
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Credit: Julie Bidwell

Bedchamber at the Buttolph Williams House, built in 1711. The home inspired the setting for “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by local author Elizabeth George Speare.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Silver spoons and ladles line a glass table at Antiques on Main. — Silver spoons and ladles line a glass table at Antiques on Main.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Silver spoons and ladles line a glass table at Antiques on Main.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

The Silas Robbins House B&B, a wonderful example of Second Empire style faces the Broad Street Green in the historic district of town. — The Silas Robbins House B&B, a wonderful example of Second Empire style faces the Broad Street Green in the historic district of town.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
The Silas Robbins House B&B, a wonderful example of Second Empire style, faces the Broad Street Green in the historic district of town.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

An ornate Georgian staircase inside the Joseph Webb House, circa 1752. The property was designated a national historic landmark in 1961. — An ornate Georgian staircase inside the Joseph Webb House, circa 1752. The property was designated a national historic landmark in 1961.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
An ornate Georgian staircase inside the Joseph Webb House, circa 1752. The property was designated a national historic landmark in 1961.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Attic bedroom in the Joseph Webb House. — Attic bedroom in the Joseph Webb House, built in 1752. Famous for hosting the likes of George Washington and later Wallace Nutting’s home.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Attic bedroom in the Joseph Webb House, built in 1752. Famous for hosting the likes of George Washington and later Wallace Nutting’s home.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Attic chimney at the Joseph Webb House where George Washington spent 5 nights in May of 1781at the home at a conference that was pivotal to the success of the American Revolution. — Attic chimney at the Joseph Webb House where George Washington spent 5 nights in May of 1781at a conference that was pivotal to the success of the American Revolution.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Attic chimney at the Joseph Webb House where George Washington spent 5 nights in May of 1781 at a conference that was pivotal to the success of the American Revolution.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Wethersfield Cove at sunrise. — Wethersfield Cove at sunrise.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Wethersfield Cove at sunrise.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre a natural grocery foods store and cafe opened early last year. — Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre a natural grocery foods store and cafe opened early last year.

Credit: Julie Bidwell
Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre a natural grocery foods store and cafe opened early last year.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Heirloom seed packets at Comstock Ferre & Co. a local landmark in operation since 1811. — Heirloom seed packets at Comstock Ferre & Co. a local landmark in operation since 1811.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Heirloom seed packets at Comstock Ferre & Co., a local landmark in operation since 1811.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

Dollar brownies & lemonade offerings at a family tag sale along Main Street. — Dollar brownies & lemonade offerings at a family tag sale along Main Street.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Dollar brownies and lemonade offerings at a family tag sale along Main Street.
Credit: Julie Bidwell

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Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee. She works closely with the art director and contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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Marie says:

March 13, 2017 at 4:42 pm

Thank you for this article. I have loved Wethersfield ever since I was a little girl. Unfortunately my parents moved us down to South Florida years ago and I absolutely hate it. Luckily though my husband has fallen in love with Wethersfield as much as I do and we are planning on moving up as soon as we can.

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Jean Koenig says:

March 21, 2017 at 5:05 pm

Disappointed that there was no mention of the beautiful and historic First Church of Christ and which dates back to 1635 and where George Washington also worshiped.

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Jill Fletcher says:

March 31, 2017 at 7:07 pm

#Wethersfield I love living here in this walking village. Small town plus proximity to the major roadways and the Hartford Community…

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Linda says:

October 2, 2017 at 11:41 am

We visited beautiful Old Wethersfield in 2006 while vacationing in New England. We live in NM, and I descend from settler Nathaniel Foote. It was wonderful to walk around the same area where my ancestors once lived. Hoping to visit again!

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Kathleen Peterson says:

July 18, 2018 at 3:37 pm

We lived in Middletown and thoroughly enjoyed lunch in Old Wethersfield, as well as walking through the town. It is a lovely village, and we found a great vegetable vendor just off the main street in front of one of the old houses. The weather was always beautiful when we were there.

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Virginia Adams says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:22 pm

The town is a treasure! My son and daughter in law were married in the Webb Barn. To think that my husband’s relative George Washington stayed in the Webb House. What a beautiful well maintained town. We even had our rehearsal dinner in a 1787 restored inn on the Main Street. Recently discovered that my relative Jasper Crane (co founder of Newark, NJ) lived there. The Webb House Museum is so worth visiting!

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