16th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours 2025

Tours begin at 6:30 pm and continue every 15 minutes until 8 pm. Select your date, and then click on "tickets" and scroll down to see all available ticket times. A special discount is available to current Wethersfield Historical Society members. Contact the office for an online discount code or purchase your tickets in person at the Old Academy (150 Main Street, Wethersfield) Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Explore Wethersfield’s Ancient Burying Ground at dusk by Lantern Light and meet some of the individuals who helped shape our town’s more than 375 year history. Characters on this year’s tours are drawn from tales of true crime and misdemeanors perpetrated by and on real people from Wethersfield’s past. Space is limited so purchase tickets for this popular tour early! Ages 13 and up. In the event of inclement weather, provisions have been made to move the tour indoors. There is no rain date.

This historical walk covers approximately one mile over sometimes uneven terrain in dimly lit areas, and is approximately one hour and ten minutes long. Tour participants should dress accordingly for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Due to the format and subject matter of the program, it is not recommended for children under the age of 13.

The tour begins and ends at the Wethersfield Museum at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street in Wethersfield. Parking is in the rear of the building.

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of your tour time to check in at the reception desk on the first floor. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and tickets are non-refundable.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No, but we do not recommend the tour for children under 13. If younger children are brought on the tour, parents are responsible to ensure their proper behavior to be respectful of the experience for other tour members, our guides and characters.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is a 100 car parking lot behind the Keeney Center, and a CT Transit bus stop in front of the building.

What can I bring into the event?

Flashlights are allowed, but please keep them pointed at the ground. Bottled water is OK, but no other beverage or food is allowed in the Hurlbut-Dunham House or the First Church Meetinghouse. No alchoholic beverages are allowed on the tour, but our visitors are encouraged to patronize our neighbors at Lucky Lou's or the Old Town Tavern afterward.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

email us at c29jaWV0eSB8IHdldGhlcnNmaWVsZGhpc3RvcnkgISBvcmc= or call us during business hours at (860) 529-7656.

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are not refundable, but are transferrable up to a day before the event. Please contact our office.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but if you do, it will help speed your entry.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Your tickets are transferrable up until the day before the event if you contact our office and tell us about it.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Please see above. Please inform our office of any differences.