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New England Air Museum

The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks is one of the largest aviation museums in the Northeast, home to an extraordinary collection of historic aircraft, helicopters, and aerospace artifacts. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the museum offers a powerful lens on America’s spirit of innovation, exploration, and defense. Its exhibits highlight the technological advancements and courageous individuals who helped shape the country’s history through air and space achievement. 

Explore Blue Back Square

Blue Back Square, home to Delamar West Hartford, takes its name from Noah Webster’s famed “Blue-Backed Speller,” honoring the literary legacy that helped shape American education. The square weaves this history into its design, most notably through the striking Dictionary Wall—an engraved stone installation celebrating Webster as the father of the American dictionary. Throughout the walkable district, guests will discover etched literary quotes along sidewalks and building facades, along with bronze statues and contemporary public sculptures reflecting the town’s dedication to the arts. Just steps away at the Noah Webster Library, a prominent statue of Webster stands as a tribute to West Hartford’s enduring cultural and intellectual heritage.

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art is the first museum in the country dedicated solely to American art, showcasing centuries of artistic expression—from colonial portraiture and Hudson River School landscapes to important contemporary works. In partnership with the museum, Delamar West Hartford features a rotating collection from NBMAA on the first floor of the hotel, allowing guests to experience museum-quality art throughout their stay. 

Delamar guests also receive complimentary admission to the museum with their room key, creating an effortless and enriching cultural experience both inside the hotel and just minutes away.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Founded in 1842, the Wadsworth is the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the United States. Its American collections include works that trace the nation’s artistic evolution alongside European masterpieces, offering context for how American art developed within a global framework.

Stowe Center for Literary Activism

Just minutes from West Hartford, the Stowe Center honors the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a novel that profoundly shaped the national conversation on slavery and abolition. The house museum connects visitors to one of the most influential literary voices in American history and explores themes of social justice that remain relevant today.

Mark Twain House & Museum

Next door to Stowe’s home stands the Victorian Gothic residence where Mark Twain wrote classics such as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Touring the house offers a glimpse into the life of one of America’s greatest satirists and storytellers — and the era that shaped modern American literature.

Pages from the Past Package

Enjoy a two-night literary escape at Delamar West Hartford, featuring a curated welcome gift, three-course dinner, and concierge-planned experiences. Explore Hartford’s rich literary heritage with visits to the Mark Twain House & Museum, the Stowe Center for Literary Activism, and the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society.

The journey also honors poet Wallace Stevens, including the option to walk the 2.4-mile, self-guided Wallace Stevens Walk through the neighborhoods that inspired his work. Blending history, language, satire, and poetry, the Pages from the Past Package offers an immersive celebration of America’s literary legacy paired with refined accommodations.

Delamar West Hartford 250th Anniversary Experiences:

The birthplace of Noah Webster — the father of the American dictionary — this preserved 18th-century home celebrates the power of language in shaping American identity. Exhibits explore Webster’s role in standardizing American English after the Revolution, reinforcing cultural independence from Britain. It’s a powerful stop when reflecting on how America defined itself through education and language.