• Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes

    Longshore Mariana 260 Compo Rd S, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $25
  • Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes

    Longshore Mariana 260 Compo Rd S, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $25
  • Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes

    Longshore Mariana 260 Compo Rd S, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $25
  • Freedom’s Journey: Connecting Westport to Juneteenth’s Legacy

    Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Reception at 6:30 pm; Program begins at 7pm Join Executive Director of Westport Museum for History and Culture Ramin Ganeshram as she shares the hidden history of Westport’s connection to Juneteenth, the national holiday celebrating the final liberation of enslaved people during America's Civil War. Based on the Museum’s extensive research into the Union Army ...

    Free
  • Destination Westport: Paths of Patriots

    Greens Farm Lower Cemetery Nyala Farms Rd, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $10 – $15
  • Destination Westport: Saugatuck Stories

    Saugatuck Train Station 1 Railroad Pl, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $10 – $15
  • Juneteenth: Black History Walking Tours

    Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

    Free tours for Juneteenth! FREE EVENT Explore Westport's Hidden African American History Step back in time and discover the powerful, untold stories of Westport’s African American community! Join us for a guided walking tour through downtown Westport, based on the Museum’s award-winning exhibit Remembered: The History of African Americans in Westport.  Three tours will be ...

    Free
  • Destination Westport: Westport Sanitarium

    Winslow Dog Park 25 CT-136, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    This Halloween season, dare to uncover the chilling past of Westport’s lost sanitariums, where heartbreak, psychological control, and eerie medical practices once thrived. Though the buildings have vanished, the spirits remain—haunting the grounds of Winslow Park.  Join us for a spine-tingling tour through this historic site, where you’ll hear real stories of the doctors, administrators, ...

    $10 – $15
  • Destination Westport: Saugatuck Stories

    Saugatuck Train Station 1 Railroad Pl, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $10 – $15
  • Darkness: Experience CT’s Witch Panic

    Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

    Darkness, Inside the Mind of Connecticut’s Witches is a unique Halloween experience. Enter 1647 and witness the witch trials that European colonists experienced through their own words, in the darkness that pervaded their everyday lives. Sit with us in the dark and hear about superstitions of witchcraft and the belief that danger—both physical and supernatural—was ...

    $10 – $15
  • PopShop Market 

    Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

    Enjoy spring weather and shop local! On May 2nd the Westport Museum will be once again hosting our Popshop, featuring over 30 vendors with offerings from handmade clothing to one-of-a-kind knickknacks. Join us to support an incredible lineup of elevated small business vendors—perfect for finding thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, something special for the girls, grads, ...

    Free
  • Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes

    Longshore Mariana 260 Compo Rd S, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    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 ...

    $25


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