Wethersfield is a quaint town situated in the center of Connecticut, with beautiful scenery and historic buildings, rich in New England Charm. It is home to 27,000 residents living on 13.1 square miles, giving it a population density of 2,115 people per square mile.  Wethersfield is known regionally for its historical relevance as well as its attraction to popular culture; it was setting for several popular pieces of literature, including the novels "The Other" by Tom Tryon, and "The Witch at Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth Spear.  Its volunteer fire department was also the first to be created in Connecticut, and the oldest in the entire nation!

Founded in 1634 by a group of Puritans, Wethersfield claims the title of the oldest settlement in Connecticut.  Though Salem Massachusetts is famous in folklore for its Witch trials, Wethersfield Connecticut propagated its own witch trials as well; four "witches"w were hanged here between 1648 and 1651. Our first president George Washington, while still a general, was said to have planned the battle of Yorktown in Wethersfield, at the Webb house on Main St. his victory at this battle, cemented the independence of the original American colonies. 

Since then, Wethersfield has been home to many notable residents, including professional basketball player John Pinone, Chief Erie Canal engineer Benjamin Wright, and United States representative Levi Warner. It is located right off of Interstate 91, giving its residents easy access to the major business hubs of Hartford and New Haven. It has plenty of natural attractions for those who enjoy the outdoors, including Wethersfield Cove, Wintergreen Woods and Great Meadows. Wethersfield also has its own major business section along Rte 99, better known as Silas Deane. This local business hub serves the needs of not only its own residents, but of surrounding towns as well.