$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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
StoryFest is everywhere on Saturday morning, starting at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! StoryFest Saturday morning kicks off with spooky storytelling for the whole family at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! Get in the Halloween spirit with award-winning and best-selling authors Lorien Lawrence, Cody Daigle-Orians, and more, plus a special appearance ...
Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost ...
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 ...
Grades 3-5 Your child will explore addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions through interactive drumming and piano lessons, connecting math directly to music. Using Common Core skills in fun, hands-on games, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while learning rhythms and melodies. They leave confident, inspired, and ready to excel in school, music, and future STEM careers. Register using the form below to ...
Kick off the holiday season at Westport Museum’s cozy Sip & Shop event! Browse our festive selection of just-in vintage finds, hand-made treasures, and unique themed ornaments while sipping warm mulled wine or hot cider and enjoying light nibbles. This is the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations while supporting the Museum. Bring a friend, shop local, and toast the season ...
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