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Posted on April 23, 2020 by Jenny ONeill

Reverend Basil Hall

(It is unclear if all these interviews include Basil Hall. Please let us know of any errors)

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Jenny ONeill

Albert Cambra, Fred Hart, Mabel Crosby

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Jenny ONeill

“Degeneracy, Profligacy, and Imbecility” – American Politics in 1800

One of the most cited reason for studying history is to learn from the past. While that is true, there is another key purpose that is mentioned far less often: reflection. Through this newspaper before us, the Boston Gazette, we can see a world not dissimilar from our own. In fact, you could even say […]

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Jenny ONeill

Valentine’s Day cards

This collection of vintage Valentine’s Day cards was donated by Betsy Acheson 2011.027.Which one is your favorite?

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Jenny ONeill

Trail

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Jenny ONeill

John S. Babcock Miniature Furniture Collection

I suspect that many Westporters have in their possession a piece of John Babcock’s miniature furniture. Such pieces may be considered dollhouse furniture, but the level of craftsmanship elevates his work to something more than just toys for child’s play. Fortunately, the Westport Historical Society has a representative sample of this miniature furniture. Made by […]

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Jenny ONeill

Westport’s Gilded Age: The Rise and Fall of the Charlton Estate

Pond Meadow, the Gatsby-esque mansion in Acoaxet next to the Nubble, is truly one of the most magnificent pieces of architecture Westport has to offer. Surviving hurricanes for the past 101 years, the estate has become a town landmark due to not only its extravagance but the incredible view of the Atlantic from its grounds. […]

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Jenny ONeill

A HISTORY OF WESTPORT IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BY CLAUDE LEDOUX

How Events of 1958 Triggered Serial Official Actions That Determined Westport’s 2018 Conditions. Claude A. Ledoux, June 2018 REVISED PART NO. 2 OF A HISTORY OF WESTPORT IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (Original printed in 1995. Titled “A HISTORY OF WESTPORT IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY” authored by Carmen Maiocco, Part 1 and Claude Ledoux Part 2.) […]

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Jenny ONeill

The Consolidation of Westport Schools

The following paper was written by Peter Innes following his internship at Westport Historical Society, during the spring semester 2009. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tremendous change occurred within the Westport Public School system. This change occurred gradually and not without opposition, but ultimately was the result of not only a better […]

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Jenny ONeill

Then and Now Family Day

Baby Boomers to Gen Z July 13, 2019 10 AM – 4 PM Handy House 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport FREE! Do you remember rotary phones, typewriters and Jiffy Pop? Join us at the Handy House with your grandchildren, younger friends, or family members for a special day of activities designed to encourage sharing and […]