Date: Every Saturday until March 30, 2024 Time: 12:00 am  to  12:00 am Hurricane! Exhibition of images at the Westport Free Public Library February/March 2024 Climate extremes have been a daily topic this year. We will look back at the impact of hurricanes on Westport by marking the 70th anniversary of Hurricane Carol with a special […]

Date: January 13, 2024 Time: 10:00 am  to  11:00 am 10 AM and 2 PM Saturday January 13 at the Westport Public Library The Civil War remains very much in the American consciousness, not least because it was extensively photographed. While most people have seen the famous images, few know that they were shot with […]

Date: October 28, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  to  2:00 pm DR. HANDY AND THE HALLOWEEN HEROES Ghosts, goblins, witches, and skeletons have taken over the Handy House! The air is filled with spooky spirits up to no good. Come and make some magical tools to ward off those evil spirits. You’ll be a Halloween hero! […]

Date: October 14, 2023 Time: 4:00 pm  to  5:30 pm Westport Historical Society Annual Meeting A short business meeting will be followed by: Westport’s Swordfish Boat Captains and Fish Spotter Pilots 4 PM Saturday October 14 at the Westport Grange, 931 Main Road, Westport MA Enjoy stories and memories as recounted by Westport’s swordfish boat […]

Date: September 17, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm Handy House Artisan Fair and Vintage Market 10 AM – 3 PM 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA SUNDAY September 17, 2023 Please take note of the new date of SUNDAY SEP 17! The Handy House Artisan Fair, organized by the Westport Historical Society, showcases […]

Date: August 29, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  to  11:00 am 10 AM Tuesday June 27, Tuesday July 25, Tuesday August 29 at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport How many layers of clothing did the average woman have to wear in the 19th century? Join guest curator Blair Walker to learn more about […]

Date: August 17, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm  to  9:00 pm   Thursday August 17, 2023 Doors open at 6:30 PM, performance begins at 7 PM at Round the Bend Farm, 92 Allens Neck Road, Dartmouth MA A performance of an original play by Samuel Harps based on the remarkable life of Captain Paul Cuffe (1759-1817). […]

Date: August 5, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  to  11:30 am Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA Westport Historical Society and Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society invite those with French Canadian roots to gather for an informal discussion and sharing of historical and genealogical information. Please bring photos and other historical documents to share […]

Date: July 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  to  11:00 am 10 AM Tuesday June 27, Tuesday July 25, Tuesday August 29 at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport How many layers of clothing did the average woman have to wear in the 19th century? Join guest curator Blair Walker to learn more about […]

Date: June 27, 2023 Time: 10:00 am  to  11:00 am 10 AM Tuesday June 27, Tuesday July 25, Tuesday August 29 at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport How many layers of clothing did the average woman have to wear in the 19th century? Join guest curator Blair Walker to learn more about […]