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SUMMARY:Real Revolution: Washington's Spies Escape Room
DESCRIPTION:As the War for American Independence rages on\, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements.  In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies\, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked behind the bar in a tavern. Your many clues have been locked up to keep them away from prying eyes. Can you unlock the strongbox and acquire the plans in 60 minutes before you are discovered? Do you have what it takes to complete this mission?  \n\n\n\nThis is a great group activity! Wonderful for birthdays\, company activities\, or a club outing. Fun for the whole family\, this escape room is suitable for children over eight. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nTickets $25. Groups of 2-10 people. Each time slot has ten tickets available. You may be paired with other adventurers who are also ready to take on the challenge. Reservations are required\, select your date and time below. You may make your reservation private for an additional $100 per group. Email programming@westporthistory.org with your phone number included to make your reservation private. Private rooms subject to availability. Reservations close 48 hours prior to their posted start date.  \n\n\n\nTickets are nonrefundable but may be possibly redeemed for another date after scheduling with staff\, depending on availability. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.   \n\n\n\nAll reservations last for 60 minutes\, with the recommendation of arriving 15 minutes prior to your start time. Groups arriving 15 minutes after their reservation start time will have their reservation cancelled.  \n\n\n\nOn-line waiver is required prior to entry into the escape room. Those 17 and under must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/real-revolution-escape-room/
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ + Oral History Project
DESCRIPTION:For more than 50 years the Museum has been taking oral histories from the community. These valuable records give us first-person insight into the times in which people lived. We continue to build our collection of oral histories which inform research\, exhibitions and programs with a special focus on areas that are underrepresented. One area that is lacking in our collection is material relating to the LGBTQ + experience. The Museum is currently focusing on building an archive of the LGBTQ+ experience for future historians to use. Oral histories taken by a talented group of young public historians is key to this effort. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to share your story we want to hear it! Please sign up for one of the open slots below.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/lgbtq-oral-history-project/
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SUMMARY:Call for Oral Histories
DESCRIPTION:For more than 50 years the Museum has been taking oral histories from the community. These valuable records give us first-person insight into the times in which people lived. We continue to build our collection of oral histories which inform research\, exhibitions and programs with a special focus on areas that are underrepresented. Oral histories taken by a talented group of young public historians is key to this effort. Open to all Fairfield County residents past and present. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to share your story we want to hear it! Please sign up for one of the open slots below.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/call-for-oral-histories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Bicentennial Quilt Viewing
DESCRIPTION:$10.00 per person\, $7.00 for members\, includes museum admission \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome see the historic work of Westport women in a selection from our quilt collection! Among the selections\, we will be featuring two of our signature quilts. One\, the Westport’s Bicentennial Quilt\, was designed by famed local illustrator and artist Naiad Einsel. This 76×104 inch quilt was stitched by 33 local women and took over two years to produce. Also featured will be our Scribner Friendship Quilt\, stitched in October 1850 and signed by 49 people from various prominent Westport families.   \n\n\n\nThis is a special program from the Museum and is a family-friendly event for all ages.   \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/bicentennial-quilt-viewing/
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SUMMARY:Path of Patriots Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the heroes of the American Revolution during the Westport Museum’s Paths ofPatriots Walking Tour\, part of its Real Revolution America 250 exhibition. Held in one ofWestport’s earliest cemeteries\, this powerful program explores the town’s Revolutionary Warpast. Hear gripping stories of the day Green’s Farms burned\, discover the resilience of localpatriots\, and learn about enslaved Africans who risked everything in pursuit of freedom andrecognition.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/path-of-patriots-tour/
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SUMMARY:Pickle Me This! Pickle Like It's 1776
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8 and up \n\n\n\nFamily Friendly \n\n\n\nYou know pickles from the supermarket\, but did you know you can easily make your own? Pickling is a historic way of preserving food to keep it from spoiling. Throughout history\, cooks rich and poor pickled vegetables and fruit to have food all year long. Quick refrigerator pickles use only vinegar\, sugar\, salt\, and your favorite flavorings.  They don’t require a lot of ingredients or complicated know-how and can be kept in the refrigerator for your next picnic!   \n\n\n\nLearn how to make quick refrigerator pickles using just a few simple ingredients. Discover some of the history and the science behind pickling and take home a jar you have made. You will even be able to create your own logo to put on your jar. All materials supplied by the Museum.   \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/pickle-me-this-pickle-like-its-1776/
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SUMMARY:Pickle Me This: Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8 and up \n\n\n\nFamily Friendly \n\n\n\nYou know pickles from the supermarket\, but did you know you can easily make your own? Pickling is a historic way of preserving food to keep it from spoiling. Throughout history\, cooks rich and poor pickled vegetables and fruit to have food all year long. Quick refrigerator pickles use only vinegar\, sugar\, salt\, and your favorite flavorings.  They don’t require a lot of ingredients or complicated know-how and can be kept in the refrigerator for your next picnic!   \n\n\n\nLearn how to make quick refrigerator pickles using just a few simple ingredients. Discover some of the history and the science behind pickling and take home a jar you have made. You will even be able to create your own logo to put on your jar. All materials supplied by the Museum.   \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/pickle-me-this-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000
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SUMMARY:Tis a Far Butter Thing...Butter Churning!
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8 and Up  \n\n\n\nButter is something you probably eat every day. You might spread it on your toast or melt it over your popcorn\, but did you know that you can make it with just one ingredient and some elbow grease? If you’ve never tasted fresh homemade butter\, this is your chance. You may never go back to the supermarket for it again!    \n\n\n\nLearn how to churn butter by hand and make sweet or salted butter to take home. Discover some of the history of butter and how 18th Century Americans created different flavors to use in both sweet and savory recipes. They even used salted butter as a form of payment.  Learn about early American recipes\, like colonial Fairy Butter and why some early Americans believed in ‘bewitched’ butter and what they did about it! All materials supplied by the Museum.   \n\n\n\nLearn how to churn butter by hand and make sweet or salted butter to take home. Discover some of the history of butter and how 18th Century Americans created different flavors to use in both sweet and savory recipes. They even used salted butter as a form of payment.  Learn about early American recipes\, like colonial Fairy Butter and why some early Americans believed in ‘bewitched’ butter and what they did about it! All materials supplied by the Museum.   \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/tis-a-far-butter-thing-butter-churning/
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