Mary Howe Baker
WOMEN OF WESTPORT POINT Mary Howe Baker (1900 – 1965) Harvard Observatory women astronomical computers 39 Cape Bial Lane, Westport […]
Christina Allen
WOMEN OF WESTPORT POINT Christina B. Allen (1823-1909) “always giving thanks” 2031 Main Road, Westport Point Christina was the daughter […]
Uncategorized
The Kate Cory ship model by Tom Schmitt
This exquisite model of the Kate Cory was recently donated to the Westport Historical Society. Learn more about it from […]
Two Rivers of Resistance
Two Rivers of Resistance By David C. Cole[1] During the Revolutionary War the South Coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode […]
Uncategorized
John Reed Road: Paved by power, politics, (and clambakes) By Betty Slade
Next time you drive along John Reed Road to the beach, listen for the rumbling echoes of the agitated voices […]
Uncategorized
Westport Point images
A collection of images of Westport Point, late 1800s, showing dredging of the Harbor, Main Road, the old Point bridge […]
Uncategorized
Westport skiffs
A collection of materials relating to the history of Westport skiffs and boat builders such as Fred Hart, George Hart […]
Uncategorized
Edith Camara Collection
A collection of photographs of Westport Point, Horseneck Beach, Remington’s Clambake donated by Edith Camara.
Uncategorized
Help us transcribe the journal of Henry Smith!
Volunteer opportunity Are you looking for a challenging and educational volunteer opportunity? The Westport Historical Society seeks a team of […]
Uncategorized
Risky Business: Following the threads of Westport’s short-lived silkworm enterprise
By Jenny O’Neill A most exotic and little-known aspect of Westport’s agricultural history is the activity known as “sericulture” — […]