A Handy House Thanksgiving
Not much is known about how the holidays were celebrated at the Handy House, however we’ve uncovered that Thanksgiving […]
Handy House, Twentieth Century
Handy House
Just how old is the Cadman-White-Handy House?
The Westport Historical Society has received a $10,000 National Trust for Historic Preservation grant to help answer a $10,000 Question: […]
People, Westport Point, Whaling Activities at Westport Point, Whaling Masters
Alphabetical List of Westport Whaling Masters
The following is a list of masters on whaling vessels out of Westport Point. Many of these individuals lived in […]
People, Whaling folks, Whaling Masters
Photos of Whaling Masters on Westport Vessels
These photographs are a sample of the imposing characters who served as master on whaling voyages out of Westport. . . .
Letters from Home, Westport Point
Richmond Macomber to his brother, Capt. Pardon Macomber, Bark Tho. Chase of Westport Ms., June the 5th, 1849
Dear Brothers, I now take the third opportunity to inform you that our little number is well and hope that […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
William Howland to his Brother, no date
Dear Brother We received a letter from you last October and informed us that you had fifty barrels of oil […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
Darius Davis to his son, Westport, June 15th, 1862
My dear son I take this opportunity to let you know that I am well as usual hoping these few […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
William C. Davol to his brother, Edward S. Davol, Westport, May 14th, 1841
Dear Brodder I improve this opportunity to inform you of my health which am berry good at present and hope […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
Philip Sanford to George L. Davis, on board Bark T. Ch(ase) of Westport, April the 28th, 1850
Dear friend I take this time to wright a few lines two you. We air all well at presant. Your […]