Upcoming Events

 

Chats on the Past: Sofi Thanhauser

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Join us for a discussion with Sofi Thanhauser, author of Worn: A People’s History of Clothing. Thanhauser will discuss her book, a fascinating history of the textiles we use today ...

Heartfelt Letters: Discussions of Grief

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Society has been in the midst of a difficult time in global history. Many are experiencing grief, either personal or as a community. This sense of profound loss is a ...

LGBTQ Oral Histories Wanted!

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

12:00 pm - 7:15 pm Westport Pride and the Westport Museum for History & Culture have joined forces to create a new LGBTQ Oral History Project!  Historically, queer narratives have ...

Getting Creative: Wartime Weddings in the US and UK

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Did you know that, during World War II, wedding rates skyrocketed? It seemed soldiers and civilians alike were rushing to the altar. However, due to limited resources in the US ...

Destination Westport: Evergreen Burial Ground

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Survey the resting place of past Westporters and learn their stories as you meander through Saugatuck Congregational Church’s Evergreen Cemetery. Discover gravestones belonging to everyday citizens as well as prominent ...

$10.00 – $15.00

Destination Westport: Saugatuck Stories Walking Tour

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Explore diverse experiences as you stroll through the riverside neighborhood of Saugatuck. Situated at the mouth of the Saugatuck River at the Long Island Sound, the area has been historically ...

$10 – $15

Chats on the Past: Cheyney McKnight

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Join us for an in-person discussion with social media influencer Cheyney McKnight. Known for her online work at Not Your Momma’s History (@notyourmommashistory) she is a living historian of African ...


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Past Events

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