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Music of the American Spirit: Black Excellence and the Sounds of the Jazz Age

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Explore the history behind Ain’t Misbehavin’ with our new micro-exhibit in the Westport Playhouse’s lobby exploring the historical events that led to the Harlem Renaissance and the music featured in the play. This installation is the first of three exhibits accompanying productions during the theater’s 2023/24 season. Featuring costumes from Westport Museum’s collection and original research, the displays add ...

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Wedding Dress Deep Dive, Edwardian Gown

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

In connection with our new exhibition, I Thee Wed: Bridal fashion from the Collection, take a closer look at one of our beautiful wedding dresses in detail. Learn the history of the dress, its structure, and popular styles of the time. Travel to the past as we recreate what this early 20th century dress would ...

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Chats on the Past: Sofi Thanhauser

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Join us for a discussion with Sofi Thanhauser, author of Worn: A People’s History of Clothing. Thanhauser will discuss her book, a fascinating history of the textiles we use today and their origins from Louis XIV’s reign to the modern-day mass production of clothing. Learn how clothing is so much more than just a piece ...

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Unpopular Opinions: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, United States

Despite their fantastical themes, the Pirates of the Caribbean movies are surprisingly accurate about the history of piracy. From characters to costumes to countries, there is some truth to many aspects of the films. Can you separate fact from fiction as we discuss the very first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, also known as The ...

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