Witches and Tombstone Tours October 24

Witches & Tombstones Tour Saturday, October 24 TicketsTours: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PAn up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday October 24th and Saturday October 31st. New date added Sunday October 18th.A guided journey into the more spooky parts of our historical past. Begin at the 1773 Silas Deane House where you will learn about the darker side of 18th century medicine and attend the funeral of Elizabeth Deane departed at just 34. From the Deane House you will journey further into the past at the Buttolph-Williams House (ca. 1710/15), the setting for the Newbery-winning children’s novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. Hear stories about the notorious Wethersfield Witch Trials, which preceded the Salem Witch Trials by 30 years. The Buttolph-Williams House is a property of Connecticut Landmarks operated by the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. The final stop before your macabre tour ends with a visit to the Wethersfield’s Ancient Burying Ground. See the graves, hear stories of those who once walked the streets of Old Wethersfield. Tour times: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PMTICKETS: Members:$35|General Admission: $40Tours are limited to groups of 16, so reserve your tickets before they sell out!*Please note: The Witches & Tombstones tour includes climbing stairs and walking on uneven ground. It is not recommended for youth under age 13.