Westport History Events

Thursday, Oct 25 7:00p
Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield
Author and Historian Michael Bielawa will explore the shocking criminal underbelly of the gritty cityscape of Bridgeport, CT.

Sunday, Sep 23 12:00p
Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield
Exhibit and programs commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and its significance over time, featuring Abraham Lincoln’s signed copy, rare slavery artifacts, prints, political carto

Wednesday, Jan 30 12:01p
Norwalk Inn, Norwalk
Historian and author John Laurence Busch will attempt to re-calibrate your mind before showing why the proposition of making the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a "steamship" was met with a mixture of s

Saturday, Oct 27 6:00p
Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield
Get chilled to the bone on this walking tour that explores haunting legends and folklore as night descends.

Friday, Dec 7 5:00p
Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield
Join us for an evening of docent-led tours and holiday refreshments at the 1750 home of the Ogden family.

Tuesday, May 29 12:15p
Barnum Museum, Bridgeport
Presented by Kathy Maher. Talk explores the many sides of P.T. Barnum and brings his spirit back to life in Bridgeport.

Tuesday, June 5 7:00p
Barnum Museum, Bridgeport
A lively panel discussion featuring three prominent Bridgeport authors and historians: Michael Bielawa, Lennie Grimaldi and Eric Lehman.

Saturday, June 2 11:30a
New Fairfield Public Library, New Fairfield
Children ages 7-10 can step back in time with Samantha, Felicity, Kirsten, Josefina, Molly and Kaya.

Saturday, May 26 12:00p
New Haven Museum, New Haven
Featuring many paintings and works from the New Haven Museum’s collection and geological objects from the Peabody Museum and Wesleyan University, the exhibition celebrates the local innovations in art and geolo

Tuesday, May 29 10:00a
New Haven Museum, New Haven
Featuring many paintings and works from the New Haven Museum’s collection and geological objects from the Peabody Museum and Wesleyan University, the exhibition celebrates the local innovations in art and geolo