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Join us at 5pm EST tonight, for a Live discussion with Van Gosse, author and professor of History at Franklin & Marshall College. Gosse will discuss his book, The First Reconstruction: Black Politics in America from the Revolution to the Civil War, which offers a sweeping reappraisal of the formative era of American democracy from the Constitution’s ratification through Abraham Lincoln’s election, chronicling the rise of an organized, visible black politics focused on the quest for citizenship, the vote, and power within the free states.
Join us this weekend for the Hidden Histories walking tour to learn more about the diverse history of Westport. From enslaved people to soldiers, sailors, activists, artists, and respected citizens this rich history is deeply explored through existing buildings and long destroyed sites.
Working Wednesday! It’s a bit of a full house today at the museum as Professionals and Volunteers are researching and cataloguing our collections. Our worker bees cover a wide range of ages and come from all walks of life. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, contact our Director of Programs and Collections, Nicole Carpenter, at programs@westporthistory.org #westporthistory #westportct #museum #volunteers #research #collections #archive #fromthevault
The Connecticut Compromise, or The Great Compromise, was adopted on this date in 1787. During the Constitutional Convention delegates from the larger states argued that each state should be represented in Congress by representatives proportional to the population of the state, while the smaller states argued that each state should be represented equally. Delegates from Connecticut, offered the compromise that their should be two parts to Congress; a House which would have representatives based on population AND a Senate where states would be represented equally. The compromise was not universally praised, passing by just one vote, however it would shape the nation's government and end the gridlock which threatened to end the United States government before it had even truly begun. To read more about the Connecticut Compromise, visit todayincthistory.com
We’re proud to have collaborated with the @westportctgov and @teamwestport to make these new, more inclusive, historic markers! One is at Town Hall and the other is near the site of 22.5 Main Street just off of Elm Street today. They say history is told by the victors, however with the efforts of many, we have been able to bring those that were forgotten or purposefully erased from history back into the light. We hope that you’ll join us for one of our walking tours or many online events to hear more! #westporthistory #westportct #06880 #historyinthewild #historicmarkers #museumathome #museumanywhere #hiddenhistory #inclusivehistory #historyforeveryone

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