Playful Pastimes: 1890 to 1910, explores the many aspects of leisure during the turn of the 19th century. The first of two World Wars, women's suffrage, the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918, and the Great Depression were just around the corner. How did Westport, a socially and economically divided community, spend its free time in ...
As a famous reporter investigating the rising National Socialist German Workers' Party in Germany, you’re not surprised to receive an invitation at the home of a top German General for a dinner party. After a tip that this General owns top-secret documents that could reveal vital information about what the Germans are planning, you accept. ...
Presented by Westport Pride in partnership with the Westport Museum for History and Culture. Ages 21+ only event. Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at Fête en Blanc, a dazzling all-white attire fundraiser celebrating community, culture, and compassion. Hosted by Westport Pride in partnership with the Westport Museum for History and Culture, this elegant ...
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult ...
Discover the Heroes of 1779 and Beyond during our Paths of Patriots Walking Tour! On July 8, 1779, Green’s Farms became a battleground in the fight for freedom, as British soldiers attacked and burned buildings to the ground. Step into the past and uncover the untold stories of Westport's role in the American Revolution. As ...
Explore the Hidden Stories of Saugatuck! Join us for a fascinating one-mile walking tour through Saugatuck, located at the mouth of the Saugatuck River and Long Island Sound. Discover the area’s rich history, from pre-colonial times to the early 20th century, including stories of commerce, the Atlantic trade, and the immigrant and women’s experiences that ...
Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Fitzgerald’s Summer in Westport – A Tour Like No Other! Picture this: It’s the summer of 1920, and Westport, a quiet farm town, becomes the summer escape for one of New York’s most glamorous couples—F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Seeking a breath of fresh air from their whirlwind Jazz Age ...
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult ...
Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Fitzgerald’s Summer in Westport – A Tour Like No Other! Picture this: It’s the summer of 1920, and Westport, a quiet farm town, becomes the summer escape for one of New York’s most glamorous couples—F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Seeking a breath of fresh air from their whirlwind Jazz Age ...
Explore the Hidden Stories of Saugatuck! Join us for a fascinating one-mile walking tour through Saugatuck, located at the mouth of the Saugatuck River and Long Island Sound. Discover the area’s rich history, from pre-colonial times to the early 20th century, including stories of commerce, the Atlantic trade, and the immigrant and women’s experiences that ...
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult ...
Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Fitzgerald’s Summer in Westport – A Tour Like No Other! Picture this: It’s the summer of 1920, and Westport, a quiet farm town, becomes the summer escape for one of New York’s most glamorous couples—F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Seeking a breath of fresh air from their whirlwind Jazz Age ...
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