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SUMMARY:Bittersweet: Chocolate in the American Colonies
DESCRIPTION:Experience the growing\, harvesting\, and historical process of making cocoa in Westport Museum’s hands-on exhibition that explores the connection between chocolate and Westport’s mercantile past in the 18th and 19th century. Learn more about the history of the cocoa industry in the American colonies and how the Saugatuck River and other regional waterways supported this trade. \nThis exhibit is included in the ticket price for visitors. It is on display until November 11\, 2023.
URL:http://dev.westporthistory.org/event/bittersweet-chocolate-in-the-american-colonies/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:I Thee Wed: Bridal Fashion from the Collections
DESCRIPTION:Visitors can explore several examples of wedding gowns—both white and the less traditional—in the Museum’s collection in I Thee Wed: Western Bridal Fashion from the Collection. Discover how these iconic dresses and their place in the world of fashion relate to wealth\, class\, gender\, and women’s rights. Or try creating your own wedding dress with fashions from around the world at our interactive magnet wall. \nThis exhibit is included in the ticket price for visitors. It is on display until November 11\, 2023.
URL:http://dev.westporthistory.org/event/i-thee-wed-bridal-fashion-from-the-collections/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Legacy: the Adairs of Westport
DESCRIPTION:For nearly one hundred years Benjamin Adair and his descendants called Westport home. Likely born into slavery in North Carolina\, Adair built a prosperous life through a series of smart investments and his association with financier Morris Ketchum. Married to Ursula Mingo of Long Island’s Shinnecock nation\, for decades Adair’s daughters became prominent educators and creatives\, yet their story and Westport Legacy was interrupted when the family lost their homestead through unfair real estate taxation. Rediscovered in 2020\, their legacy is re-explored in this exhibit built using artifacts from descendants. \nThis exhibit is included in the ticket price for visitors. It is on display until November 11\, 2023.
URL:http://dev.westporthistory.org/event/legacy-the-adairs-of-westport/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Felt Pumpkin Kits
DESCRIPTION:Our felt pumpkin kits are the perfect craft to celebrate the spooky season. Celebrate a spooktacular Halloween with your own miniature pumpkin creation!  Miniature pumpkin kits will include one felt pumpkin\, stuffing\, felt face pieces\, coloring book and a lollipop.  \n\n\n\nParticipants may drop in anytime between 11am and 5pm to decorate a miniature pumpkin. Can’t stay? Pumpkin decorating kits are available for purchase in the museum’s shop to make your unique creations at home.    \n\n\n\nKits $5 to cover supplies. Purchase your kits here. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for more Spooktober programs\, exploring the darker side of history. Click here to explore more.
URL:http://dev.westporthistory.org/event/felt-pumpkin-kit/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Spooktober
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SUMMARY:Destination Westport: Art from the Beyond Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered why you shouldn’t walk on a grave or why there are so many skulls on tombstones? Do you know the story of Connecticut’s witch trials? \n\n\n\nJoin Westport Museums Programs & Collections Director Nicole Carpenter at the Greens Farms Lower Cemetery to discuss the 18th and 19th century superstitions associated with cemeteries and the dearly departed. Hear the tale of Westport’s accused witches and see the oldest gravestone in the burial ground. Learn what urns\, willow trees and other artistic symbols on gravestones mean as you meander through the cemetery.  \n\n\n\nPark on Nyala Farms Road and meet on the marked green at the back entrance to the cemetery. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bottled water on the walking tour — the ground is uneven and the weather may be warm. This tour is not handicap accessible.  \n\n\n\nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for nonmembers. Purchase your tickets online here. Please note reservations are required. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 25 persons per tour. Additional tours may be added if demand requires. If you wish to join the walking tour but it has been sold out or are interested in a private tour\, please email your interest to programs@westporthistory.org  \n\n\n\nJoin us for more Spooktober programs\, exploring the darker side of history. Click here to explore more.
URL:http://dev.westporthistory.org/event/destination-westport-art-from-the-beyond-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Greens Farm Lower Cemetery\, Nyala Farms Rd\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Spooktober
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \n\n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits. Our 2023 exhibitions include Legacy: The Adairs of Westport\, Bittersweet: Chocolate in the American Colonies\, I Thee Wed: Bridal Fashion from the Collections\, Reluctant Liberators: Westport in the Civil War\, Becoming Westport\, and our local history gallery.
URL:http://dev.westporthistory.org/event/free-first-saturdays/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History & Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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