Date: June 23, 2019 Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm Handy House 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport Hand-cut by silhouette artist Marcella Comerford, these lovely portraits make WONDERFUL GIFTS and precious mementos. All work is done free-hand and wiggly little ones are welcome!  You can expect a genuine and individual portrait, with consideration for the […]

Date: May 16, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm  to  7:00 pm At the Dedee Shattuck Gallery, One Partners Lane, Westport MA Join us for the book launch of WHS President Tony Connors’ new publication casting light on the Edward Davoll a respected Westport whaling captain in an industry at its peak in the 1850s. But mid-career, disillusioned […]

Date: April 13, 2019 Time: 10:00 am  to  2:00 pm American Legion Hall, 489 Sanford Road Bring up to 5 photos of people, places, events connected to Westport. They can be old or new, formal or snapshots. Not sure what to bring? We are interested in anything connected to Westport, but especially welcome photos dating […]

Date: March 9, 2019 Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:30 pm 2 PM Saturday March 9, 2019 (Snow date 2 PM Saturday March 16) Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Road, Westport MA The Giffords were among the earliest settlers in Westport and, even today, the name “Gifford” remains a common surname among local residents. Local […]

Date: February 9, 2019 Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:30 pm 2 PM Saturday February 9, 2019 (Snow date 2 PM Saturday February 16) Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Road, Westport MA This program will highlight the importance of colonial land surveying and the historical significance of original stone walls, using the Ellis Brightman Farm, […]

Date: January 12, 2019 Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:30 pm 2 PM Saturday January 12 (Snow date 2 PM Saturday January 19) Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Road, Westport MA Postcard collector David Jones presents a visual walk down old Horseneck Beach, featuring a newly discovered collection of historic photographs by Clarence Williston, music […]

Date: October 18, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm  to  8:00 pm Westport Historical Society Annual Meeting Dedee Shattuck Gallery, One Partners Lane, Westport MA A short business meeting will be followed by: Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates by Eric Jay Dolin Set against the backdrop of the Age of […]

Date: September 22, 2018 Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA (Rain date Sunday September 23 2018) Handy House Artisan Fair, organized by the Westport Historical Society, showcases 30 local craftspeople who specialize in skills and traditional crafts commonly practiced in the 18th and 19th century. Traditional craftsmanship, from blacksmithing to […]

Date: August 25, 2018 Time: 10:00 am  to  2:00 pm At the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA FREE Indulge your inner Indiana Jones with a day full of archaeological fun for all ages! Do you like to dig in the dirt? Find things that are lost? Put pieces together? Figure out stories […]

Date: August 16, 2018 Time: 12:07 pm  to  8:30 pm A conversation with retired harbormaster Richie Earle and assistant harbormaster Jonathan Paull 7 PM Thursday August 16 at the Westport Grange, 931 Main Road Retired harbormaster Richie Earle will share memories of his career as Westport’s harbormaster. For over 25 years Richie responded to unpredictable […]