An Historic Sketch of Coxet and the Richmond Family by Henry B. Worth
This study of the early history of the Westport Harbor / Acoaxet region of Westport, bordering Little Compton was written […]
Historic Stories
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 […]
“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 […]
Valentine’s Day cards
This collection of vintage Valentine’s Day cards was donated by Betsy Acheson 2011.027.Which one is your favorite?
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Westport in 1962
Penny and Alton Hadfield Collection WHS 2019.024 We recently received a collection of 178 photographs of Westport scenes taken in […]
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. […]