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The Westport Trolley

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Jun 12
9:15 am - 11:30 am

Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes

Jun 15
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Tuesday Treasure: Juneteenth

Jun 19
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Destination Westport: Hidden History, Black Stories

Jun 25
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Chats on the Past: Inside Westport’s Famous Artists School

Jun 26
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June is Caribbean Heritage Month and at the Museum we are examining the four-hundred years of connection between the Caribbean and the North American colonies/states including Connecticut. The Caribbean was key to the success of Westport and other coastal towns. In the 18th century when downtown Westport, was commonly known as the village of Saugatuck, shipping and agriculture were the key industries. Local farmers like the Coleys, Sherwoods and Staples grew grain like oats and corn that was milled at the Sherwood Mill and others, then sent to the Caribbean via merchants like Ebenezer Coley, whose Saugatuck store still stands at the corner of Main Street and Parker Harding Plaza.
Fridays are for fascinating forums! Join us this Friday, June 11th, 2021 at 5pm EST for a Live discussion with Diego Jourdan Pereira who will discuss his book, Deluxe Illustrated Edition of The Great Gatsby, delving into the process of illustrating this classic. Pereira is the author of puzzle and activity books with a background in illustration, comic-books, and graphic design.
On a day like today, the cool waters of the Long Island Sound are calling. In the early 1900s, just like today, crowds flocked to Compo Beach to try to cool off as is evident by this image. Even earlier though, the draw to the beach was felt and the town ran trolley lines in the 1880s to the beach to allow for easier access to the popular destination. We hope that everyone is staying safe on these hot days, and we’ll see you at the beach! #westporthistory #westportct #compobeach #compo #beachday #vintagepostcard #vintagebathingsuit #seabathing #beach #beachlife
Today we were happy to witness the momentous occasion of the unveiling of The Mary & Eliza Freeman Center’s (@maryandelizafreemancenter)mural of the Freeman Sisters in Bridgeport’s South End). The sisters were among the founding members of Littke Liberia, the oldest Free Black community currently known in America founded in 1821. Artist Aisha Naila’s (@aishanailaharts )A fitting tribute to these exceptional ladies who lived in a thriving community comprising Free African American and Paugusset natives that was open as a refuge to those throughout the Atlantic. #history #Bridgeport #blackhistory #Connecticut #connecticuthistory #freemancenter #paugusset #americanhistory
Are you ready for game night? Travel around the world and stroll the boardwalk with the museum's collection of vintage board games! Nellie Bly’s “Around the Globe” board game as well as the game “Boardwalk” will be featured alongside a specific Westport version of a beloved classic.
Join us as we sit down to watch the CPTV premier of Cutline: Connecticut, True Abolitionist? This television special features both the Wilton and Westport Museums as we discuss Fairfield County's role in the slave trade. Panelists including Executive Director, Ramin Ganeshram, as well as Programs Director, Nicole Carpenter, will talk about local beliefs around slavery and abolition from the 18th century through the Civil War, and share materials from the museum's collection relating to these topics to gain a deeper understanding of the region's past and present. You can watch online right now, or Saturday May 29th at 11am on CPTV.

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