A Westporter at the Panama Canal
From our intern Mark Allen The Panama Canal is one of the greatest achievements in American ingenuity, and serves as […]
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Reverend Basil Hall
(It is unclear if all these interviews include Basil Hall. Please let us know of any errors)
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“Degeneracy, Profligacy, and Imbecility” – American Politics in 1800
One of the most cited reason for studying history is to learn from the past. While that is true, there […]
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Valentine’s Day cards
This collection of vintage Valentine’s Day cards was donated by Betsy Acheson 2011.027.Which one is your favorite?
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John S. Babcock Miniature Furniture Collection
I suspect that many Westporters have in their possession a piece of John Babcock’s miniature furniture. Such pieces may be […]
Twentieth Century
Westport’s Gilded Age: The Rise and Fall of the Charlton Estate
Pond Meadow, the Gatsby-esque mansion in Acoaxet next to the Nubble, is truly one of the most magnificent pieces of […]
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A HISTORY OF WESTPORT IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BY CLAUDE LEDOUX
How Events of 1958 Triggered Serial Official Actions That Determined Westport’s 2018 Conditions. Claude A. Ledoux, June 2018 REVISED PART […]
Local history articles
The Consolidation of Westport Schools
The following paper was written by Peter Innes following his internship at Westport Historical Society, during the spring semester 2009. […]