Famous and historic Connecticut house gets a facelift. Have a look.

We’re not sure any spelling went on Thursday, but we are sure the home of our most celebrated lexicographer got visitors who enjoyed seeing it spruced up.

Noah Webster is credited with creating the first real American dictionary and he was born right here in what is now West Hartford. The work included exterior renovations and roof replacement by the West Hartford Historical Society.

Invited speakers gather in front of the Noah Webster House for a photo after a ceremony celebrating the completion of exterior renovations and roof replacement at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
Invited speakers gather in front of the Noah Webster House for a photo after a ceremony celebrating the completion of exterior renovations and roof replacement at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
Jeffrey Mainville, executive director of the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, gives a tour to West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor and Gov. Ned Lamont before a ceremony celebrating the completion of exterior renovations and roof replacement at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
Jeffrey Mainville, executive director of the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, gives a tour to Gov. Ned Lamont and West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor before a ceremony celebrating the completion of exterior renovations and roof replacement at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
Elaine Katler, of West Hartford, dressed in period clothing, talks with Gov. Ned Lamont after a ceremony celebrating the completion of exterior renovations and a roof replacement at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

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