As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked ...
For more than 50 years the Museum has been taking oral histories from the community. These valuable records give us first-person insight into the times in which people lived. We continue to build our collection of oral histories which inform research, exhibitions and programs with a special focus on areas that are underrepresented. One area ...
For more than 50 years the Museum has been taking oral histories from the community. These valuable records give us first-person insight into the times in which people lived. We continue to build our collection of oral histories which inform research, exhibitions and programs with a special focus on areas that are underrepresented. Oral histories ...
Join Westport Museum for History & Culture and George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a special professional development workshop exploring the experiences of Black Americans during the nation's founding. Featuring a presentation by historian and Westport Museum Executive Director Ramin Ganeshram on Hercules Posey, George Washington's enslaved chef, the program includes educational resources from Mount Vernon, ...
Through the extraordinary experiences of Merritt Nevitt Oates, a World War I ambulance driver and nurse who later made her home in Westport, this exhibition explores the often-overlooked role of women in the Great War. Drawing on original archival materials, photographs, and artifacts donated to the Westport Museum, the exhibition reveals how women challenged traditional ...
Raise a glass to George Washington—and discover what America’s first president actually drank. Step into the tavern world of the American Revolution for Ale to the Chief, a lively evening of historic drinks, tavern fare, and stories of Westport's role in the War for Independence. Sample stout made from George Washington’s own recipe and brewed in Virginia, ...
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