In this two-day workshop, learn how to make the foundational garment of women’s wardrobes in the 18th century, the shift! Participants will come away with a historic shift well underway, and with the skills to complete the garment on their own. Seamstress and historian Kirsten Hammerstrom will be leading this workshop. A supply list and …
Join the Friends of Dey Mansion and members of the National Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association for a wine and cheese fundraiser event! Enjoy delectable French-inspired treats in a historic setting, all while making a difference in the education and preservation programs at the Dey Mansion! Click Here to Sign Up
Join author Damien Cregeau as he speaks about his new book Portraits of Patriots, focusing on John Trumbull and five fellow patriots from Connecticut during the American Revolution. Cregeau will go into detail on John, who served as an officer in the war while beginning to become an artist. Trumbull would go on to paint …
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Dey Mansion with a delightful afternoon tea in the company of Martha Washington. Guests will step back in time to enjoy tea, sweets, and stories from the First Lady herself, offering a glimpse into 18th century life, family, and friendship during the Revolutionary Era. This elegant gathering is the perfect …
Join the Friends of Dey Mansion for a delightful evening on the historic grounds as we celebrate history, community, and preservation. Guests will enjoy live music, traditional lawn games, food and drink, and a festive raffle all in support of ongoing preservation and educational programming at the Dey Mansion. Guests are encouraged to attend in …
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang at the Dey Mansion’s July 4th Picnic! Join us for an afternoon of patriotic festivities, including lawn games, live music, delicious food, and plenty of all-American fun. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of this historic landmark. Don’t miss out on the perfect way …
Step into 1780 as Heard’s Brigade, an 18th-century Revolutionary War reenactment unit, returns to the Dey Mansion grounds! Throughout the day, soldiers will drill and maneuver, cook over open fires, and demonstrate the daily life of the Continental Army. Visitors can explore the military encampment, see period equipment and clothing, and speak directly with reenactors …