Posted on December 14, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
Voices, some of which have not been heard for many decades, will once again come to life! A project to preserve and provide access to interviews conducted in 1976 is moving forward with assistance from a Community Preservation Act grant. During Westport’s Bicentennial celebrations in 1976, oral histories were obtained from numerous residents. Many of […]
Continue ReadingPosted on November 29, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
Polish Families of Westport Get Together August 6, 2022 Research compiled by Russell T. Hart PART 1 Polish Families of Westport, Massachusetts from Westport Historical Society on Vimeo. PART 2 Polish Families of Westport, Massachusetts research by Russell Hart, presented at the Westport History Group, 2008 The history of the Polish families in Westport […]
Continue ReadingPosted on November 14, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
The Devil’s Pocket Hole Westport Point is one of most protected and hidden harbors in this area. The high dunes of Horseneck blocked the Point from view and the rocks and ledges, combined with treacherous currents, made navigation difficult to outsiders. The British referred to Westport Harbor as “the Devil’s Pocket Hole.” Often as a […]
Continue ReadingPosted on November 12, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
Contact Partners Village Store for availability. Westport Point Wharf jigsaw puzzle is SOLD OUT!
Continue ReadingPosted on August 4, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
Call for vendors Community Vintage Wares Market at the Handy House Artisan Fair Saturday Sep 22 (rain date Sep 23) 2018 10 AM – 3 PM 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport Do you have an attic full of treasures that need a new home? Why not consider participating in our Community Vintage Wares Market! This […]
Continue ReadingPosted on May 14, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
East Bay Newspapers/October 13, 2004 By Paul Tamburello Westport — “You’re living on holy ground,” a man said to William Wyatt after knocking on the front door of his house on River Road. That was news to Mr. Wyatt, who had purchased the house in 1986. The man, whom Mr. Wyatt describes as “an old […]
Continue ReadingPosted on May 7, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
For a history of the Mission and its doctrines, one should consult the fine: http://site.ifrance.com/mission. The Mission was located on Great Island in the West Branch of the Westport river in the 1920’s, but one of its members ran into trouble with the law, and the Mission abandoned the area. Because of the public interest […]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 24, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
Account book details tannery activities, approximate dates 1769-1777 Calf skins, hides, leather, bark, horse skins, dog skins, sheep skins. Includes a list of initials used to identify the owner of the skins. Accession 2018.009 To view larger images, click once on image. First Daniel Last Allen Brand DA Peter Allen PA Constant Baly CPB Joseph […]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 18, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
Herb Hadfield 1928 – 1989 “I’m going to turn around 180 degrees and take a big step forward. I’m building a log cabin in the woods and I’m not going to have any electricity, no telephone. I’m going to try to do it myself, and if I succeed in some of these areas, I can […]
Continue ReadingPosted on January 21, 2018 by Jenny ONeill
This is an evolving series of images using postcards from our collection. Check back soon to view more Now and Then images as they are added to our website. (Thanks to Ray Shaw for many of the “now” photographs) This is 552 Old County Road, at the Head of Westport built in 1843, the […]
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