WW2 silk escape map spotlights the service of a Westport US army air force gunner
Donation of WW2 silk escape map spotlights the service of a Westport US army air force gunner Russell S. Manchester […]
Historic Stories
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 […]
Westport Point images
A collection of images of Westport Point, late 1800s, showing dredging of the Harbor, Main Road, the old Point bridge […]
Westport skiffs
A collection of materials relating to the history of Westport skiffs and boat builders such as Fred Hart, George Hart […]
Gleanings from the Past
Fragments of Westport’s History Preserved in Scrapbooks The Westport Historical Society’s scrapbook collection includes more than 30 volumes, amounting to […]
Sherman Collection: A North Westport treasure trove of history
After crisscrossing the country from Westport to Alaska and back again, an extraordinary collection of materials relating to the history […]
Jessie Luther: Artist, Teacher, Pioneer
Written by Jenny O’Neill, Executive Director, Westport Historical Society 2022 What is the significance of this handwoven mat made […]
Westport Town Farm Photo Gallery
Westport Town Farm 830 Drift Road, Westport MA Photography by David Allen, 2008 “From the buildings themselves to what artifacts […]
George Sisson Civil War letters
We share a recent discovery of letters written by George F. Sisson during his service as a private in the […]
Westport’s Poetic History: In Celebration of National Poetry Month
Local history research can lead to some unexpected discoveries. What began as an effort to highlight some poetry found […]