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SUMMARY:Into the Sanitarium Escape Room
DESCRIPTION:Can you go into the Sanitarium escape room and make it out? Can you uncover the truth of the Westport Sanitarium? Rumors have spread of strange goings on inside the patient wing. Like the famed Nelly Bly\, you are a reporter who has gone inside the sanitarium to investigate but find yourself locked inside the doctor’s private office. Your group of up to ten people have one hour before the sanitarium staff return and begin your treatment. \n\n\n\nThis is a great group activity! Wonderful for birthdays\, company activities or a club outing. Fun for the whole family\, this escape room is recommended for children over eight. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nTickets $20 for members\, $25 for non-members. Groups of 2-10 people. Reservations are required\, select your date and time online. Reservations close 48 hours prior to their posted start date. You may make your reservation private for an additional $10 per group.  \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets online here. To book a private session or use your member discount\, please call the museum at (203)-222-1424.  \n\n\n\nTime slots are available Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11:30 am to 5 pm; on Fridays and Saturdays slots run from 11:30 am through 8 pm. All reservations last for 60 minutes\, with the recommendation of arriving 15 minutes prior to your start time.  \n\n\n\nTickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. Groups arriving 15 minutes after their reservation start time will have their reservation cancelled without a refund.  \n\n\n\nOnline waiver acknowledgment is required prior to entry into the escape room. Those 17 and under must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The room is not suitable for individuals with pacemakers. \n\n\n\nMade possible\, in part\, by generous sponsorship by Cohen & Wolfe 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/into-the-sanitarium-escape-room/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Spooktober
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nYoung 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 visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits. Our 2023 exhibitions include Legacy: The Adairs of Westport\, Bittersweet: Chocolate in the American Colonies\, I Thee Wed: Bridal Fashion from the Collections\, Reluctant Liberators: Westport in the Civil War\, Becoming Westport\, and our local history gallery.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/free-first-saturdays/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Master of Stone: A Bus Tour of Frazier Peters Homes in Westport
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a bus tour with HisTOURy to see and learn about a collection of this Connecticut icon’s works! Architect Frazier Forman Peters\, had a signature stone style. Between 1924 and 1936 he designed and built over 40 such stone homes in Westport alone\, and many more in surrounding towns. We will see a great collection of some 20 of these homes\, discussing their beautiful designs and special histories along the way. Several one-of-a-kind interior tours will also be included!  \n\n\n\nThe bus will depart from the Westport Museum.  \n\n\n\nTickets $75 for adults\, $49 for students. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Museum. Reservations are required\, register online at histoury.org/historical-tour-calendar-and-tickets  \n\n\n\nA discount is available for Museum members from September 22nd through September 29th. Join today at westporthistory.org/support/membership and receive the discount code. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/master-of-stone/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Modern Chocolate Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Westport Museum and Chocolatieree\, Westport’s local chocolatier\, to see a demonstration of how modern chocolate is made and try some delicious samples. Laureen Haynes\, master chocolatier\, will talk about the modern process and flavors\, while our Executive Director\, a trained chef and food historian\, will discuss the history before trying some delicious samplings. \n\n\n\nTickets $35 for members\, $45 for non-members. Reservations are required\, register below. Workshops limited to 15 participants.  \n\n\n\nIncluded in your ticket are five gourmet chocolates and additional chocolate ingredients. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. \n\n\n\nWhy not bring a group? Workshops are a wonderful opportunity for your company get-together or a family outing. If you’re interested in a private event please contact programs@westporthistory.org. \n\n\n\nVisit our Bittersweet exhibition to see how Westport is connected to the chocolate trade. \n\n\n\nSponsored by American Heritage Chocolate.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/modern-chocolate-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your very own festive décor at our holiday wreath workshop. Celebrate the yuletide season by creating your own one-of-a-kind evergreen wreath. Led by the Westport Garden Club\, your personal creation will add a touch of jovial cheer to your home.   \n\n\n\nIncluded in your registration is one 20”-26″ evergreen wreath\, a decorative bow\, natural trim\, and embellishments. We encourage you to bring your own gloves and any favorite decor\, ornaments or trimmings you might like to use.  \n\n\n\nTickets for our workshop are $55 per person for non-members\, $45 for members. Our holiday wreath workshop is limited to 12 attendees\, save your spot with the reservation form below before we sell out!   \n\n\n\nA waiting list is available if all spaces are sold\, email programs@westprthistory.org to be placed on the list. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \n\n\n\n\nNot feeling crafty? Visit the Museum’s Winter Market on December 2nd to purchase a decorated wreath created by the Westport Garden Club. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for more Holly Days programs\, festive activities for the whole family! Click here to explore more. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/holiday-wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holly Days,Programs
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SUMMARY:Book Signing “Red Road: Traditional Voice of Afro-Indigenous American”
DESCRIPTION:Paugussett Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper will speak about her book Red Road\, about navigating and understanding the traditional ways of Afro-Indigenous American and Indigenous Americans. A book signing will immediately follow the discussion.  \n\n\n\nThis is a free event but registration is required\, please use the from below. Like our programs? We’d appreciate your support! Suggested donation of $5\, continues our unique programming.  Visit our donation form.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for more Holly Days programs\, festive activities for the whole family! Click here to explore more. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/red-road/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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