The Macomber Family of Central Village
Westport Historical Society Collection 2000.205.001 The Macomber Family of Central Village Hand Written By Marianna Macomber Typed By Margaret (Macomber) […]
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Westport in 1962
Penny and Alton Hadfield Collection WHS 2019.024 We recently received a collection of 178 photographs of Westport scenes taken in […]
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The Powder House, Head of Westport
The powder house was built c. 1812 by a town military brigade called into existence by the War of 1812. […]
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“Tarzan, Westport War Dog, Killed by Booby Trap Overseas” (1945)
Sometimes it is the most obscure of stories that can shine fresh light on the enormity of historical events. This […]
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The Region Near Hix Bridge by Gladys Gifford Kirby published in 1925
On June 20, 1925, the Old Dartmouth Historical Society again visited the Hix Bridge area, as it had in 1912. […]
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Ruby Devol Finch: Westport’s Folk Artist
Westport’s Ruby Devol Finch (1804 – 1866) is considered to be “one of the most uniquely creative female American folk […]
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Voices from the Past
Voices, some of which have not been heard for many decades, will once again come to life! A project to […]
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WESTPORT POLISH FARM FAMILIES 1915 TO 1950
Polish Families of Westport Get Together August 6, 2022 Research compiled by Russell T. Hart PART 1 Polish Families […]
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The Devil’s Pocket Hole: Rum Running in Westport
The Devil’s Pocket Hole Westport Point is one of most protected and hidden harbors in this area. The high dunes […]