Posted on February 8, 2017 by Jenny ONeill
The Blizzard of 1978 in Westport
How did Westport weather the Blizzard of February 1978?
Continue ReadingPosted on January 13, 2017 by Jenny ONeill
Photo Album
This collection of photo albums contains images of Horseneck Beach, East Beach, Main Road, and other areas of Westport MA, 1900 – 1940s. Surfside on East Beach Saw mill on Sanford Road, Westport MA An old uncovered shipwreck on Baker’s Beach, 1931. John W. Duffy Jr, left, Paul Duffy, right. Unidentified […]
Continue ReadingPosted on January 12, 2017 by Jenny ONeill
The Seasider
A remarkably short-lived newspaper, March 1947 to August 1947, also remarkably costly at 25 cents per issue! Articles focus on concerns about traffic jams on Main Road, the dump at Horseneck Beach, and development of “Horseneck Village” by the Horseneck Beach Development Co. Plans for Horseneck included “leveling the dunes to make cottage sites and […]
Continue ReadingPosted on December 5, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
The Magic Bus to Westport History
Posted on November 29, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
Stove Boats, Shipwrecks, and Cannibalism: The Perils of Westport Whaling Voyages
Whaling was a dangerous business. On long voyages so many things could go wrong. Men got sick far from land. They fell overboard. Boats were stove by whales. Ships were wrecked, or simply never heard from again. And sometimes, men went to great extremes to survive. The following stories are all true, and all happened […]
Continue ReadingPosted on October 27, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
Headwaters to Harbor: The Heritage of Water
Join us as we explore the heritage of water in Westport, and the influence that it has on our lives today and in the future. We will use the Handy House as a central venue for interpretation and as a gateway to a community-wide exploration from Headwaters to Harbor and beyond…We plan an exhibition, walks, […]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 8, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
Westport Harbor Waltzes
Westport Harbor Waltzes Sheet music photocopy, new & revised edition to the Westport Harbor Dramatic Club: Westport Harbor Waltzes for Piano, by Frank C. Rodman. Copyright 1903. Pr. 60¢. Boston, C. W. Thompson & Co. 13 West Street. Includes “Hooligan Barn Dance” on back, by W. S. Harvey. Frank Rodman was very close with Lucy […]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 5, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
The daybooks of Doctor Ely and Doctor James Handy
We are very fortunate to have in our collection the daybooks of Ely Handy (1763-1812) and his son James Handy (1792-1868), both of whom practiced medicine in Westport MA. The books which date from 1790 – 1830, record the names of those who were treated and provide a fascinating glimpse into 19th century medicine. […]
Continue ReadingPosted on July 28, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
FUN SUMMER LEARNING AT FREE HANDY HOUSE FAMILY PROGRAM
When families step through the 18th-century door of Westport’s historic Handy House, they often don’t know what to expect. The extraordinary architectural features that make the house interesting to adults do not always engage their children. But an innovative family program offered this summer takes a different approach. The Handy House Family Reunion, a free […]
Continue ReadingPosted on July 23, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
Treasures from Elvira’s Attic
Guest curator Blair Walker provides a tour of the exhibition of clothing from the Elvira Smith collection.This exhibition can be viewed at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport June – October 2016
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