Thursday, March 18th Noon-1:30 pm Tickets $39 WHS Gallery
WHS and Play with Your Food presents PLAY IT COOL!
Play With Your Food
A theatre lunch program using Westport Modern: When Cool Was Hot! exhibit as its background and setting.
Events
- January 24: Westport Modern: when cool was hot
- March 18: Play With Your Food
- March 21: Victor Civkin: Rediscovered
- March 24: Westport for Dummies Tour
- March 26: Westport for Dummies Tour
- April 13: The Unitarian Church: Still Cool at 50
- April 19: Celebrate Earth Day~April Vacation
- April 27: Classic Mid-Century Furnishings, Still Hot!
- May 31: Kid's Wall at Longshore - May 31, 2010
Expanded Hours for March and April
In response to popular demand, the Westport Historical Society will open on Sundays beginning March 7th from noon to 4pm and continue to offer Sunday hours through April 25th.
Westport Modern: when cool was hot
photographic exhibit of modern architecture in Westport and Weston
January 24 – May 1
The Unitarian Church,a Victor Lundy Design Photo by Michael Glynn
Ever since the 2007 destruction of Paul Rudolph’s Micheels house in Westport, the question in the local preservation community has been “what else is out there?”
We now have the answer. And it may amaze you.
Victor Civkin: Rediscovered
Sunday, March 21st 2-3pm donation $5 WHS Gallery
A Civkin House
A panel discussion featuring Rena and Carla Schine, Mr. Civkin’s daughter and granddaughter, and Civkin expert Mark R. Halstead AIA. The Owners of Civkin houses are encouraged to bring photos and share stories.
Refreshments will be served.
Westport for Dummies Tour
Wednesday, March 24th 10am-Noon
Friday, March 26th 10am-Noon
$15
Westport For Dummies
We are offering two Westport for Dummies Tours on Wed. March 24 and Fri. March 26 10am -noon This special guided bus tour was created to give a thorough overview of key places in Westport as well as an historical overview of Westport’s legendary residents and events.
When Cool Was Hot! ~ Film Series
Sundays: January 31, February 28 and March 28
2:00 pm Westport Public Library – MacManus Room
Hot Cider and a Film!
The Unitarian Church: Still Cool at 50
Tuesday, April 13th 1-3pm Tickets are $20
To be held at: The Unitarian Church, 10 Lyons Plains Road
Tour Guides are John P. Franzen, FAIA & John T. Stevens, AIA of
J.P. Franzen Architects, P.C.
The Unitarian Church,a Victor Lundy Design, Photo by Michael Glynn
A special tour of this award-winning building, designed by well- known architect Victor Lundy. Continuing Education hours will be reported for AIA Connecticut members.
Reservations Required, call 203-222-1424
Refreshments following the tour
Celebrate Earth Day~April Vacation
April 19-22 10am-2pm Ages 6-11
April Vacation
Good green fun over April vacation! Plant, create, learn, explore, play and make cool stuff with new friends………
Taught by Wesport folk artist Elizabeth DeVoll Read more …
WHS Receives National Grant For Archives
The Westport Historical Society has been awarded a grant of $5,945.00 from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read more …
