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SUMMARY:Darkness: Experience CT's Witch Panic
DESCRIPTION:Step into the darkness. Step into 1647. \n\n\n\nBefore Halloween became costumes and candy\, fear could take a much darker form. \n\n\n\nEnter the world of Connecticut’s earliest European colonists and experience witchcraft beliefs\, superstition\, and fear through their own words. Seated in near-total darkness inside our newly renovated 19th-century barn\, you’ll hear the stories\, accusations\, and deeply held beliefs of a world where danger—physical and supernatural—seemed to lurk everywhere. \n\n\n\nThis is not a haunted house. It’s something more unsettling: history. \n\n\n\nDarkness is an immersive experience that explores the real fears and beliefs surrounding witchcraft in 17th-century Connecticut. The program includes mature themes and extended periods of complete darkness. \n\n\n\nPhones and other light sources are not permitted. Recommended for ages 10 and up; adult supervision is required for anyone under 18. \n\n\n\nTickets: $15  \n\n\n\nReservations required. Tickets are nonrefundable. If you need to cancel\, your ticket purchase may be converted into a donation\, and we’ll provide a donation receipt. \n\n\n\nCome experience the darker side of history.Darkness is part of Spooktober at Westport Museum\, a series of programs exploring the strange\, unsettling\, and downright chilling stories hiding in the past.Click here to explore more.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/darkness/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Spooktober
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SUMMARY:PopShop Holiday Market 
DESCRIPTION:On November 15th\, the Westport Museum will be once again hosting Popshop\, featuring over 30 vendors with offerings from handmade clothing to one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with an incredible lineup of elevated small business vendors—perfect for finding thoughtful gifts or a little treat for yourself. \n\n\n\nIt’s the ultimate spring shopping experience in a beautiful setting—we can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!  \n\n\n\nPark on Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place or behind Westport Town Hall or in the Baldwin Parking lot. Westport Museum is a 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or funded by the Town of Westport. Please support our work by donating here. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/popshop-market/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Cultural Fellowship/Winter Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our fourth annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport\, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire\, festive music\, yummy treats and fun activities\, all while learning a little more about the rich cultures that have found a home in Westport and the surrounding area.  \n\n\n\nThis evening program will feature international celebrations and traditions including Indigenous winter festivities\, Hannukah\, Kwanzaa\, Lunar New Year\, Christmas and many others.  \n\n\n\nDo you have a winter cultural tradition that you want to share? Contact our programming associate at programming@westporthistory.org\, before November 28th\, if you’re interested in hosting a table.  \n\n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!  \n\n\n\nPark on Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place or behind Westport Town Hall or in the Baldwin Parking lot.   \n\n\n\nLike our programs? We’d appreciate your support as Westport Museum is a 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or funded by the Town of Westport! A suggested donation of $5 continues our unique programming.  Visit our donation form here. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/cultural-fellowship-2/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holly Days,Programs
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SUMMARY:"A Christmas Carol" Live Dramatic Reading
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Charles Dickens reads A Christmas Carol\, his classic yuletide tale live. Join us in our newly restored 19th century barn to hear Julliard trained actor Greg Porretta read the rousing story of Ebenezer Scrooge\, a host of holiday ghosts\, and the beloved Tiny Tim. Hot chocolate and sweets treats will be available\, for a donation\, to enjoy as you listen.  \n\n\n\nRegister using the form below to save your seat! Reservations required.   \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/christmas-carol/
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