Stephen Howland to his Brother, Westport, October 2nd, 1845
Dear Brother I take this opportunity to inform you that my Family and myself are enjoying usual health hoping that […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
Letters from Home, Westport Point
HBC to her husband, October 3, 1858
Ever dear Husband I once more take my pen in Hand to let you know I am in the land […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
Owen D. Colson to Daniel Cushman, on Board Brig Mattapoisett, Atlantic Ocean, Brightman (Captain), New Bedford, Sept. 29th, 1844
Dear Brother I received yours of August 27 and was glad to hear your health was good. We are all […]
Letters from Home, Westport Point
Cynthia Briggs to Captain Walter Briggs, July 27th, 1848
Dear Husband with pleasure I take my pen in hand to address a few lines to you to inform you […]
Westport Point, Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point, Whaling Masters
Wing Home: 2042 Main Road
Home of Barney Wing, whaling master. His wife had wanted a new house but he felt they could not afford […]
Westport Point, Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point
1998 Main Road
[Photo by Jon Alden] This house was in the hands of several whaling families: agent Isaac Cory, whaling master Charles […]
Westport Point, Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point
Gifford Home: 1818 Main Road
Captain Benjamin Gifford first sailed at the age of seven with his uncle, Gideon Davis, on the Bark Hope. By […]
Westport Point, Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point
The Greek Revival Homes of Westport Point
As at the Head of Westport, wealthy sea captains changed the architectural landscape of Westport Point. Many built grand Greek […]
Westport Point, Whaling Activities at Westport Point
Whalers into and out of Westport – “Heave, Haul and Pull”
Navigating Westport harbor was not an easy feat for many of the whaleships, particularly the larger vessels. Isaac Macomber on […]
People, Westport Point, Whaling Activities at Westport Point, Whaling folks
The Howland Brothers: Coopers
[House at 2043 Main Road] The Howland brothers owned three cooper shops where they made oil casks. One resident recalls […]