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Destination Westport: Dark History of Westport
Spooktober
Saturday, October 23, 2021
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sneak along the paths of downtown as you hear curious tales from the darker side of Westport’s past. Care for a stroll
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Panic in Connecticut, Herstory Performance
Live Performance
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
“Panic in Connecticut; Accused Witches Have Their Say” is a one woman show, performed by Virginia Wolfe based upon painstaking research that sheds light on the puritan society that condemned so-called witches
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12th Annual Illuminating the Past Lantern Tour
Spooktober
Friday, October 29, 2021
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WM proudly presents the live return of its annual lantern tour illuminating Westport’s past. Creep through the cemetery with your lantern-wielding guide
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Destination Westport: Westport Sanitarium
Spooktober
Saturday, October 30, 2021
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Though the buildings are long gone, the site of the Westport Sanitarium—one of two in Westport—still tells the story of public health. Follow our docent through the park and discover the tales
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12th Annual Illuminating the Past Lantern Tour
Spooktober
Saturday, October 30, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WM proudly presents the live return of its annual lantern tour illuminating Westport’s past. Creep through the cemetery with your lantern-wielding guide
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Pages Through the Ages: BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE
Community Partnership
Sunday, November 7, 2021
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discuss Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee with Bruce McGuirk and other history buffs at Pages Through the Ages. Read the classic native American history
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Tuesday Treasure: Native Artifacts
Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Connecticut has been inhabited for over seven thousand years by Indigenous peoples, who left behind artifacts found centuries later. Hear more about the local Paugussett tribe and stone pieces found throughout Westport dating back thousands of years.
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Tuesday Treasure: Bradley-Wheeler House Paintings
Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Through the years many artists have chosen to make Westport their home. Many of these artists–both professional and hobbyist— have used the Bradley-Wheeler house as inspiration.
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Jingle Bell Rock & Outdoor Winter Market
Free Event
Saturday, December 4, 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This family-friendly event will bring the holiday spirit to downtown Westport. View our gingerbread village of local buildings, enjoy the warming fire and some pre-packaged goodies
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Tuesday Treasure: Heritage Tree Ornaments
Virtual Event
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Experience the joy of the season by viewing ornaments created by local artists, as a part of the Westport heritage tree. Get a closer look at pieces created by Naiad Einsel and Hardie Gramatky.
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A Christmas Carol Live Dramatic Reading
Holly Days
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mr. Charles Dickens reads A Christmas Carol, his classic yuletide tale of holiday redemption. Join us on our exclusive YouTube stream to hear this rousing performance to get in the holiday spirit.
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Tuesday Treasure: Winter Solstice
Virtual Event
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere is celebrated with family gatherings, feasting and festivals. Discover the items in our collection related to the coming winter such as velvet capes, holiday postcards and a parlor stove.
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