Presented by Westport Pride in partnership with the Westport Museum for History and Culture. Ages 21+ only event. Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at Fête en Blanc, a dazzling all-white attire fundraiser celebrating community, culture, and compassion. Hosted by Westport Pride in partnership with the Westport Museum for History and Culture, this elegant ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This Labor Day cone to Westport Museum and fly a drone, make your own roller skates, play music and more as part of our new STEM program series for grades 1 to 12. This celebration is all about STEM education, music, math, roller-skating, storytelling, and Westport’s history. Join our this community event for families, educators, and youth. ...
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 ...
$10 members $15 nonmembers 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. The tour will be offered at ...
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 ...
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. Young 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 ...
Turnip Carving Workshop: The Original Jack-o’-LanternBefore pumpkins lit up porches, turnips were the true stars of Halloween! In Ireland and Scotland, people once carved spooky faces into turnips to ward off wandering spirits. Now you can try this old-world tradition for yourself at our Turnip Carving Workshop at the museum. Join us for a hands-on session where ...
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, ...
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