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Upcoming Programs
Fridays are for fascinating forums! Join us for a Live discussion on Zoom with author Mary Thompson, Research Historian at Mount Vernon. Thompson will discuss her book, The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret: …Read More
Though the buildings are long gone, the site of the Westport Sanitarium—one of two in Westport—still tells the story of public health. Follow our docent through the park and discover the tales …Read More
Westporter Sigrid Schultz was a renowned war correspondent during the Second World War, serving as Bureau Chief of the Central European Office of the Chicago Tribune, in Berlin. To gain a clearer picture of Schultz’s importance …Read More
Imagine it’s the summer of 1920. Westport is a sleepy farm community that lures New York’s most glamorous couple-F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald—to its shores. …Read More
Honor Your Loved Ones with a Brick! WM will be closed due to the COVID-19 virus following the closure protocol for the Westport School System
Chats on the Past: Mary Thompson
Virtual Event
Friday, August 14th, 2020
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Destination Westport: Westport Sanitarium
Walking Tour
Sunday, August 16th, 2020
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Tuesday Treasure: Dragon Lady
Virtual Event
Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes
Walking Tour
Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
9:15 am - 11:30 am
Announcements
Museum Musings: History Blog
A Note From The Executive Director About Re-Opening
At This Crossroad of History, Which Path Will You Follow?
