Vintage Flags from the Collection

Celebrate our nation’s flags and their history! Come and enjoy a special one-day guided exhibit of the fascinating flags in our collection, from our Civil War Era 35-star, hand-sewn flag to Westport’s own Bicentennial Flag presented to the town by Governor Ella Grasso, the first woman elected governor of Connecticut. 

This is a special program from the Museum and is a family-friendly event for all ages. Ticket price: $10.00 per person, $7.00 for members. Two one-hour time slots. 

Westport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk, Bridgeport, Stratford, Milford, and New Haven, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!

Park on Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place or behind Westport Town Hall or in the Baldwin Parking lot. Westport Museum is a 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or funded by the Town of Westport. Please support our work by donating here.