Gooseberry: A Presentation by Greg Stone, June 2017
I knew Gooseberry was a popular place, but I really didn’t expect such a turn out. What fun! And so […]
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Now and Then at Hix Bridge
The recent Now picture was taken at the top of the boat ramp at Hix Bridge. You will note the […]
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Film footage of Cadmans Neck, Westport River, Hix Bridge pre and post Hurricane of 1938
Cadmans Neck, Westport MA in the 1930s from Westport Historical Society on Vimeo.
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A WESTPORT WHALEMAN GOES SLAVING PRESENTED BY TONY CONNORS
Listen to a recording of this presentation: Westport native Edward Davoll learned whaling at 18, made captain by 25, and […]
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New Insights into the Remarkable Life of Paul Cuffe and His Family
Recent intensive research on many matters relating to Paul Cuffe and his family has produced some interesting new insights into […]
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The Blizzard of 1978 in Westport
How did Westport weather the Blizzard of February 1978?
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Photo Album
This collection of photo albums contains images of Horseneck Beach, East Beach, Main Road, and other areas of Westport MA, […]
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The Seasider
A remarkably short-lived newspaper, March 1947 to August 1947, also remarkably costly at 25 cents per issue! Articles focus on […]
Local history articles, Maritime, Whaling Disasters
Stove Boats, Shipwrecks, and Cannibalism: The Perils of Westport Whaling Voyages
Whaling was a dangerous business. On long voyages so many things could go wrong. Men got sick far from land. […]