Upcoming Events

 

Destination Westport Walking Tour: Evergreen Burial Ground

Evergreen Cemetery Evergreen Avenue, Westport, Connecticut, 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 individuals and families. Meet at the southernmost entrance of the cemetery along Evergreen Avenue. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bottled water ...

$10 – $15

Felt Pumpkin Kits

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

Our felt pumpkin kits are the perfect craft to celebrate the spooky season. Celebrate a spooktacular Halloween with your own miniature pumpkin creation!  Miniature pumpkin kits will include one felt pumpkin, stuffing, felt face pieces, coloring book and a lollipop.  Participants may drop in anytime between 11am and 5pm to decorate a miniature pumpkin. Can’t ...

$5

“Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba” with Illustrator Rowan MacColl

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

Join us for an in-person discussion with the illustrator of Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba, a graphic novel exploring the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Tituba, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft. Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective ...

Free

Thursday Treasure: Dolls

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

Whether you find them creepy or cute, dolls remain popular toys and collectibles amongst children and adults. From the sweet to the sinister, take a look at dolls housed in the museum’s collection. Just as the famous Annabelle doll calls Connecticut home, you may find some... hauntingly beautiful dolls right here in Westport. Make sure ...

Free
Event Series Free First Saturdays

Free First Saturdays

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

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 ...

Into the Sanitarium Escape Room

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

Can you go into the Sanitarium escape room and make it out? Can you uncover the truth of the Westport Sanitarium? Rumors have spread of strange goings on inside the patient wing. Like the famed Nelly Bly, you are a reporter who has gone inside the sanitarium to investigate but find yourself locked inside the ...

$20 – $25

Cocktails & Collections

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

Come sip a cocktail and view special pieces from the museum’s collection! This event is for members to enjoy private access to our newly renovated historic barn space and never-seen-before collections. Registration is recommended for members. Cocktails and Collections is an exclusive, 21+ members-only event. Interested in joining? Become a member now!

Free

Event Series Free First Saturdays

Free First Saturdays

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

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 ...

Master of Stone: A Bus Tour of Frazier Peters Homes in Westport

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

Join us on a bus tour with HisTOURy to see and learn about a collection of this Connecticut icon’s works! Architect Frazier Forman Peters, had a signature stone style. Between 1924 and 1936 he designed and built over 40 such stone homes in Westport alone, and many more in surrounding towns. We will see a ...

$49 – $75

Modern Chocolate Tasting

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

Join Westport Museum and Chocolatieree, Westport’s local chocolatier, to see a demonstration of how modern chocolate is made and try some delicious samples. Laureen Haynes, master chocolatier, will talk about the modern process and flavors, while our Executive Director, a trained chef and food historian, will discuss the history before trying some delicious samplings. Tickets ...

$35 – $45

Holiday Wreath Workshop

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

Make your very own festive décor at our holiday wreath workshop. Celebrate the yuletide season by creating your own one-of-a-kind evergreen wreath. Led by the Westport Garden Club, your personal creation will add a touch of jovial cheer to your home.   Included in your registration is one 20”-26" evergreen wreath, a decorative bow, natural trim, ...

$45 – $55

Book Signing “Red Road: Traditional Voice of Afro-Indigenous American”

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

Paugussett Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper will speak about her book Red Road, about navigating and understanding the traditional ways of Afro-Indigenous American and Indigenous Americans. A book signing will immediately follow the discussion.  This is a free event but registration is required, please use the from below. Like our programs? We’d appreciate your support! ...

Free


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