Saturday, September 11th
Sunday, September 12th
Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance and Westport Historical Society Partner for Children’s Programs
Car Painting
The Westport Historical Society will welcome young attendees at the Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, September 12 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club, Westport. Fun activities will spark the interest and curiosity of youth enthusiasts and provide family-oriented programs.
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Documentary Film, Raymond Room
Tuesday, September 14 and Friday, October 1
12:15 pm, no charge
REMEMBER WHEN? Join us for two lunchtime showings of the much talked about documentary The End of an Era- Westport in the 1950’s (running time 40 minutes) END OF AN ERA – Westport in the 1950s will be shown in the Raymond Room at the Westport Historical Society on Tuesday, September 14 and Friday, October 1 at 12:15pm. Bring a bag lunch; beverages and dessert will be provided.Meet Chuck Tannen, the producer of this nostalgic documentary of Westport and see and hear from people who remember what Westport was like over 50 years ago. As Chuck remarks, “So many people have great stories about Westport and if the stories aren’t captured, they’re just going to disappear”.
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The British are Coming – Benedict Arnold Outwitted
September 25 10 am – 3 pm
Members $60 Non-Members $70
The British Are Coming
This historic and popular “signature bus tour” of the Westport Historical Society follows the route the British took when they landed at Compo Beach in 1777 for an invasion of Danbury, where the British intended to raid supply warehouses maintained by the patriots. Read more …
Betty and Ralph Sheffer Gallery
May 28th- September 4th
Kids' Wall
The 10th Anniversary of the Kid’s Wall
Longshore: Treasured Memories
Westport’s 175th Birthday as a Town
Designed & Created by Katherine Ross & Miggs Burroughs
Kids’ Wall Facts: The Kids’ Wall is 6 feet high by 44 feet long, making it the largest piece of public art in Westport. It cost $18,000.
One of a series of special events and exhibitions being organized this year by the town-appointed Longshore 50th Anniversary Committee, “The Art of Longshore” exhibit is curated by Helen Klisser During, Director of Visual Arts for the Westport Arts Center. This exhibit is on view in the Great Hall at the Westport Public Library from June 1 – July 31.
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Saturday October 2, 2010 $5 member; $8 non-member
10 a.m. – noon
Drop-in open house
Treasure Chests and Time Capsules Family Drop-in
Ages 5-12 and parents, grandparents and significant others to accompany
Each of us has so many personal treasures and they need a special place to be kept safe. Our treasures also “speak” for what is important in our lives. Join us to create special Treasure Chests and Time Capsules, using a combination of everyday household objects and colorful, textured craft materials.
Betty and Ralph Scheffer Gallery
Putting Westport on the Map:
A look at our town through maps old and new
Opening Reception Sunday, October 3 3-5 pm
In our Little Gallery: Zoom in on Wesport
Both exhibits continue the celebration of Westport’s 175 anniversary of becoming a township: Putting Westport on the Map takes a look at our town using maps old and new, while Zoom in on Westport looks at us today from the air, on the ground and through the eyes of our children.
Asked why do an exhibit on maps, Bob Weingarten the exhibits’ curator replied that it had all started with a Westport Historical Society volunteer who found a tossed out cardboard poster mailer while doing a site cleanup about ten years ago. He put it aside, thinking he would have use for it later and stored it in his attic. Read more …
Saturday, Oct 30 $5 member, $8 non-member
10 a.m. – Noon
Drop in Open House
Ages 5-12 and parents, grandparents and significant others to accompany
Come have some of your own mapping fun, creating your own SPOOKY TREASURE MAP of WESTPORT. This activity is appropriate for everyone who has an imagination. And, in case you need more decorations, stay to decorate your own pumpkin.
Saturday November 13 $5 member; $8 non-member
10 a.m. – noon
Drop-in open house
Ages 5-12 and parents, grandparents and significant others to accompany
Our extensive Map Exhibit has almost everything, EXCEPT Turkey Maps. Can you make one? Have you seen the wild turkeys all over Westport? Help the Turkey find the Key to Thanksgiving as you create your unique TURKEY TREASURE MAP of WESTPORT. Then, don’t leave until you make your family’s THANKFUL TREE in time for Thanksgiving.
