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SUMMARY:Destination Westport: Black Stories
DESCRIPTION:Traverse downtown Westport and learn the hidden African American history of Westport\, based on the Museum’s award-winning exhibit Remembered: The History of African Americans in Westport. Trained guides reveal the untold stories of the region’s Black community from colonial times through today. From enslaved people to soldiers\, sailors\, activists\, artists\, and respected citizens\, this rich history is deeply explored through existing buildings and long destroyed sites. Follow along with our virtual exhibit of the same name online here.  \n\n\n\nMeet on the Westport Museum’s brick walk along Myrtle Avenue. The tour covers 1-2 miles of sidewalk walking\, please bring water and suitable outdoor attire. \n\n\n\nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required\, register online below. 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\nSpace is limited to 25 persons per tour. Additional tours may be added if demand requires. If you wish to join but the tour has been sold out or are interested in a private tour\, please email your interest to programs@westporthistory.org 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/destination-westport-black-stories/
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Barnum Museum
DESCRIPTION:A tornado closed the doors of the Barnum Museum in 2010. Since then\, extensive repair and reconstruction have taken place at the Nationally Registered landmark. Now\, for the first time a select number of visitors will be able to participate in an exclusive hard-hat tour to see the ongoing reimagining of the Barnum. This one-time tour has been created in connection with our exhibition “Playful Pastimes 1890-1910” focusing on the history of fun and games\, as well as a Connecticut showman.  \n\n\n\nThe Greatest Showman\, P.T. Barnum created multiple museum’s including the American Museum in New York City. Barnum’s American Museum burned in 1865\, and his rebuilt New Museum burned again in 1868. Following the fires Barnum left show business but in 1871 employed Westporter George Bunnell\, who would become a successful showman himself. Barnum financially supported Bunnell’s New American Museum in New York in 1876. Finally\, Barnum approved construction of Bridgeport’s Barnum Institute of Science and History (as the museum was originally known) as a celebration of American cultural and scientific achievement. Barnum never saw the Barnum Museum’s completion before his death in 1891\, but the site became an icon for showman of the era including Bunnell.  \n\n\n\nThe Saturday afternoon event at the Barnum Museum will feature a 30-minute hard-hat tour of the historic building and admission to an exhibit of items related to Barnum’s life including furniture owned by General Tom Thumb\, who was among both Barnum and Bunnell’s most famed performers. Enjoy light refreshments\, mocktails\, and virtual content while waiting for your tour. The evening’s proceeds will go to support both the Barnum and the Westport Museum. One free admission ticket for the Westport Musuem’s exhibit (to be used through December 28th) is also included with your event purchase.  \n\n\n\nGet your tickets for $75 per person now using our online form. Only 20 tickets are available for this private tour. Tickets are fully refundable up to one week before the tour and 50% refundable up to 24 hours before the tour. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \n\n\n\nCan’t make the event but want to support the museum? Make a tax-deductible donation using our donation form linked here. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/barnum-tour/
LOCATION:Barnum Museum\, 820 Main Street\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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