Calling ALL #Connecticut residents!! The America 250 | CT Commission wants your input on planning for the #semiquincentennial--sign up for a listening session in the tweet below! #cthistory #sschat #publichistory #America250

Join the Community of Practice: Interpreting Histories of Enslavement and Freedom virtually on March 28 at Noon, for a third meeting with the conversation organized by State/Region. Register here: my.nemanet.org/event/ISF_March

Come interact with the magnetic wall in our new exhibit “I Thee Wed” open now! This exhibit runs through November 11th and features wedding dresses from our textile collection. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm. #weddings #history #magnets #westportct #museum #textile

We are thrilled to hear that the Staples High School class of 2023 Valedictorian is our very own Lucia Wang! Lucia has been a long time volunteer, former intern, and is a founding member of our Student Council. Congratulations Lucia! We can’t wait to see the history you make.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! Link in Linktree.

Scenes from this movie were filmed in Westport, CT!

#OTD in 1779, during the #RevolutionaryWar, the British anchored a fleet of warships off the coast of Fairfield & burned the town, incl. 97 homes, 67 barns, 48 stores, 2 schools, 2 meetinghouses, a courthouse, & the county jail. Learn more: connecticuthistory.org/british-burn-f… #America250

#OTD in 1779, during the #RevolutionaryWar, the British anchored a fleet of warships off the coast of Fairfield & burned the town, incl. 97 homes, 67 barns, 48 stores, 2 schools, 2 meetinghouses, a courthouse, & the county jail. Ebenezer Morehouse’s acct book details his losses.

Check out this free online discussion with the authors and illustrator of The Cargo Rebellion: Those Who Chose Freedom hosted by @WestportHistory Museum for History & Culture this Friday, August 11th from 5pm to 6pm ET. Register, learn more & get the book. blog.pmpress.org/events/the-car…

Sign up for the hunt! westporthistory.org/events/scaveng…

This Saturday we’re hosting a walking tour of Saugatuck! Bring a water and you walking shoes, it’s a great tour! Link in LinkTree for tickets or visit westporthistory.org #westporthistory #saugatuck #makinghistorywhole #walkingtour #westportct