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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.  \n\n\n\n$25 \n\n\n\nSaugatuck Financial is a proud sponsor of The Real Revolution: Washington’s Spies Escape Room!
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/real-revolution-escape-room/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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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! Email archives@westporthistory.org to sign up for one of these available slots: \n\n\n\nThursday & Friday : 2:00- 2:50pm; 3:00 – 3:50 pm; 4:00 to 4:50 pm \n\n\n\nSaturday 11:00 to 11:50 am; 12:00 to 12:50 pm; 1:00 – 1:50 pm; 2:00 – 2:50 pm; 3:00- 3:50 pm; 4:00- 4:50 pm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for Oral Histories
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 contact archives@westporthistory.org to sign up for one of these available slots: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThursday & Friday : 2:00- 2:50pm; 3:00 – 3:50 pm; 4:00 to 4:50 pm \n\n\n\nSaturday 11:00 to 11:50 am; 12:00 to 12:50 pm; 1:00 – 1:50 pm; 2:00 – 2:50 pm; 3:00- 3:50 pm; 4:00- 4:50 pm
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/call-for-oral-histories/
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SUMMARY:Destination Westport: In Gatsby's Shoes
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Fitzgerald’s Summer in Westport – A Tour Like No Other!  \n\n\n\nPicture 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 lifestyle\, the Fitzgeralds retreat to a charming 18th-century farmhouse\, a silent witness to revolution and the birth of a nation.  \n\n\n\nIn this idyllic setting\, Zelda swims in the sparkling waters of the Long Island Sound\, while Scott\, inspired by the calm\, works furiously on what would become his magnum opus—The Great Gatsby. The magic of this summer shaped his legendary novel\, and now you have the chance to walk in the very footsteps that inspired one of the greatest American tales ever told.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a lively and immersive 90-minute tour through the stunning landscapes that once captivated the Fitzgeralds. As you stroll through the picturesque sites that influenced Scott’s writing\, you’ll step back in time to a world of flappers\, jazz\, and literary genius. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey into the heart of the Jazz Age.  \n\n\n\nBe prepared for a vigorous\, yet stunning walk through one of the East Coast’s most enchanting settings. Don’t forget to bring water and wear your most comfortable shoes for this unforgettable\, Gatsby-esque adventure.  \n\n\n\nPARKING INFORMATION: Guests should park in Lot F at Longshore Club Park\, just past the E.R. Strait marina. Park along the asphalt and dirt areas.  \n\n\n\nTickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are required\, so be sure to secure your spot today! Space is limited to just 25 lucky guests per tour. Additional tours may be added if demand is high. If the tour sells out or you’re interested in a private tour\, simply email programming@westporthistory.org.  \n\n\n\nTickets are nonrefundable. If you need to cancel\, your ticket will be considered a donation\, and we will gladly issue you a donation receipt.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the glamour and excitement of the Jazz Age! Register today and experience the magic of the Fitzgeralds’ Westport.  \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 privately funded 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or managed by Westport Town government. Please support our work by donating here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenerously Sponsored By:
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/destination-westport-in-gatsbys-shoes-8/
LOCATION:Longshore Mariana\, 260 Compo Rd S\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Destination Westport: Westport Sanitarium Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Though the buildings are long gone\, the site of the Westport Sanitarium—one of two in Westport—stood in what is\, today\, Winslow Park. Follow our docent through the park and discover the tales of the administrators\, doctors and patients that lived and worked in the sanitariums. See images from the time and ear tales of heartbreak\, control\, medicine\, life and death on this unique walking tour. \n\n\n\nMeet on the cement path in front of the parking lot along Compo Road North. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bottled water — the ground is uneven and the weather may be warm. \n\n\n\nTickets $15. Reservations are required\, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 15 persons per tour. Additional tours may be added if demand requires. If you wish to join but the tour has been sold out or are interested in a private tour\, please email your interest to programs@westporthistory.org \n\n\n\nJoin us for more Spooktober programs\, exploring the darker side of history. Click here to explore more.
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/destination-westport-westport-sanitarium-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Winslow Dog Park\, 25 CT-136\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Spooktober
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SUMMARY:Stitch It! Learn Cross Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Limit 10  \n\n\n\nAges 8 and Up \n\n\n\n$15.00/per child and/or adult activity only: Reservation and Tickets Required  \n\n\n\nCross-stitching is one of the oldest kinds of embroidery that may be found everywhere on the planet.  It’s also one of the easiest! It’s just sewing stitches in the form of Xs. Cross-stitch came to America from Europe and quickly became part of what every girl was required to learn. The most popular form was a sampler: a piece of embroidered fabric that cross-stitching to illustrate alphabets and numbers as well as houses\, flowers\, and even people. Stitchers often created their own motifs that would repeat in the pattern.   \n\n\n\nLearn all about American cross-stitch\, see some samplers\, and learn how to cross stitch a picture yourself! All materials supplied. 
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/stitch-it-learn-cross-stitch/
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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:Ale To The Chief: Drink Like the Founders
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to George Washington—and discover what America’s first president actually drank. \n\n\n\nStep into the tavern world of the American Revolution for Ale to the Chief\, a lively evening of historic drinks\, tavern fare\, and stories of Westport’s role in the War for Independence. \n\n\n\nSample stout made from George Washington’s own recipe and brewed in Virginia\, along with tastings of whisky bottled from Washington’s historic distillery at Mount Vernon. Pair your drinks with popular tavern foods of Washington’s day as we raise a glass to the people\, places\, and tastes that fueled the Revolution. \n\n\n\nThis is history you can taste. \n\n\n\nThe evening is part of the Westport Museum for History & Culture’s programming connected to The Real Revolution\, an exhibition that looks beyond the familiar Founding Fathers to explore the many people whose lives\, choices\, struggles\, and contributions shaped the American Revolution. What did people eat and drink? Where did they gather? What did they talk about? And how did the tavern become one of the places where revolutionary ideas—and revolutionary action—took hold? \n\n\n\nCome for the history. Stay for the stout\, whisky\, and tavern food. \n\n\n\nTicket proceeds directly support Westport Museum’s ongoing research\, exhibitions\, and interpretation\, helping us uncover the many stories that make American history whole. \n\n\n\nMust be 21 or older to attend. ID required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrought to you by our Marquis De Lafayette Sponsor:
URL:https://westporthistory.org/event/ale-to-the-chief-drink-like-the-founders/
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