Aesop’s Mirror, A Love Story

Maryalice Huggins discusses her newly published book Aesop’s Mirror, A Love Story 4PM, Sunday March 14th 2010 at Macomber Community House 930 Main Road, Westport MA 02790 Aesop’s Mirror is the story about an antique restorer’s obsession with a mirror...

Tour the historic Brightman House

497 Old County Road (at the Head of Westport) Saturday September 5, 2009 First tour at 2PM . Second tour at 3PM Built c. 1800, the Brightman House is a superb example of Georgian architecture. It is currently undergoing restoration...

19th Century Westport (and beyond) in 3D!

7:30 PM Thursday August 20th Westport Middle School Auditorium 400 Old County Road, Westport Westport Historical Society presents a 3D projection program of late 19th century stereo views of Westport and surrounding areas. Experience an old technology reborn and see...

Behind the Shingles: 17th and 18th Century Houses of Southern Massachusetts

An exhibition on reading the secrets of old houses through the clues that they leave. July 11th - October 23 2009 Wednesday through Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM Free “Behind the Shingles” presents the personal collection of architectural historian...

"Celebrating Paul Cuffe at 250 years"

Sponsored by Westport Historical Society and New Bedford Historical Society "Celebrating Paul Cuffe at 250 years" 3 PM Saturday June 13, 2009 at the Quaker Meeting house, 930 Main Road, Westport This year marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Cuffe’s...

King Philip's War with Michael Tougias

7:30 PM, Thursday May 21st at the Macomber Community House 930 Main Road, Westport Michael Tougias will give a slide presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76. Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until...

Bestselling author Tony Horwitz discusses his latest book “A Voyage Long and Strange"

Bestselling author Tony Horwitz discusses his latest book “A Voyage Long and Strange: On the trail of Vikings, conquistadors, lost colonists and other adventurers in early America.” Monday April 27th 2009 7:30PM at Howland Hall, 1912 Main Road, Westport Point...

Let’s Talk Quilts with Susan Jerome

Saturday April 18th 2009 2 PM – 4 PM at the Bell School 25 Drift Road, Westport This program explores the ways in which quilts are a part of American culture and folklore. Using images of antique quilts, Ms. Jerome...

Exploring Paul Cuffe: The Man and His Legacy

Call for Papers Exploring Paul Cuffe: The Man and His Legacy In anticipation of a conference dedicated to the life and works of Paul Cuffe(e) (1759 – 1817) and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of his birth, a call for...

Annual Meeting and A History of Westport Point United Methodist Church

Thursday, October 16th 2008 at the United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, Westport Point 7:00 PM Annual Meeting Reports, election of officers 7:30 PM A History of Westport Point United Methodist Church with Pastor Katherine Mitchell The Second Great Awakening...

Friends and Relations: Quaker Witness in Early Westport and Dartmouth

Thursday, September 18th 2008 7:30 PM at Central Village Quaker Meeting House, 930 Main Road, Westport Elizabeth Cazden will place the history of Central Village Meeting House in the greater context of the early history of Quakers in Westport and...

Perry Davis’ Painkiller with Tony Connors

Thursday, August 21st 2008 7:30 PM at Lees Market Community Room, Lees Market, 796 Main Road, Westport Perry Davis (1791-1862) grew up poor and unhealthy in Westport, yet went on to make a fortune from Perry Davis Pain Killer, one...

Winds of Change: Westport's Hurricanes Revisted

This image browser depicts uploaded images from the WHS' upcoming exhibition Winds of Change which examines on the experiences of Westporters during hurricanes and major storms that have effected this area over the centuries. Please send us your comments if...

Hurricane program and exhibition

Westport Historical Society marks the 70th anniversary of the 1938 hurricane with exhibition and program. “Westport’s Greatest Hurricanes” with Charles Orloff, Executive Director of the Blue Hill Observatory and Dr. William Minsinger, 1938 hurricane historian, Thursday July 10th 7:30pm at...

A History of Westport Calvary Bible Church

A History of Westport Calvary Bible Church with Pastor Jared Heatherly and members of the congregation Thursday, May 15th 2008 7:30 PM at the Calvary Bible Church 1100 State Road, Westport Pastor Jared Heatherly, with contributions from members of the...

Researching your Familys History:

Combining the Best of Internet and Traditional ResearchSaturday May 3rd 2008 2:00 PM at Lees Market Community Room 796 Main Road, Westport Rhonda McClure, staff genealogist at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, will present a program on methods...

A History of Westport United Congregational Church

Thursday, April 17th 2008 7:30 PM at the United Congregational Church 500 American Legion Highway (Rte 177), Westport Please join us for the first in a series of presentations on the history of Westports churches. Reverend Sue Moenius, pastor of...

Kate Cory: The Woman and the Whaleship with Robert Kugler

Thursday, March 20th 2008 7:30 PM at the Council on Aging 75 Reed Road, Westport Robert Kugler who lives in the Philip L. and Kate Cory Grinnell house in Westport Point, will review Kates background as well as Philips heritage...

Westport Historical Society Annual Meeting and program

A History of the Paquachuck Inn with Brenda Figuerido Thursday, October 18th, 2007 7 PM at the Paquachuck Inn 2056 Main Road, Westport Point A brief annual meeting will be followed by a presentation on the history of the...

Wampanoag History and Culture

Thursday, September 20th 2007 7:30 PM at the Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road, Westport Westport Historical Society presents a program by Randy Joseph, Plimoth Plantation educator, focusing on the history, culture and present day issues of the many communities...

Ralph Guild Day, Saturday August 25th

Join Westport Historical Society Saturday August 25th at 10.30am at Adamsville Pond for a special celebration of the restoration of the pond and recognition of the efforts of Ralph Guild in preserving this corner of Westports and Little Comptons heritage....

The Architecture of Westport Point

Thursday, August 16th 2007 7:30 PM at Lees Market Community Room 796 Main Road Please join us for a presentation examining the unique architecture of Westport Point. Jim Collins will focus on how the individual buildings at the Point...

Summer exhibition now open!

Westport Historical Society presents: Treasures and Traditions: A Portrait of Westports Past An exhibition exploring what it means to have lived in Westport in the past and how this meaning is carried through to the present day by objects, documents...

Rough Waters: North Watuppa Reservoir with Tom Moran

Thursday, May 17th, 2007 7: 30 PM at Greenwood Terrace, 666 State Road (Route 6) Westport Historical Society presents a look into the history of North Watuppa Reservoir and its impact on the surrounding region. The southern tip of...

CELEBRATE WESTPORTS 220TH BIRTHDAY! - Reserve early!

SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH 2007 PIG ROAST! HEAD OF WESTPORT TOWN LANDING Festivities begin at 4:00PM $50 per adult, $25 for children under 12 years of age. Seating is limited! Advance reservations only, tickets will NOT be available at the door....

Westport Birthday Party Saturday June 30th Become a Sponsor!

Westport Historical Society is excited to share its plans for the upcoming Westport Town Birthday Celebration. This fundraising party will be held on Saturday June 30th, in honor of the 220th anniversary of the Towns incorporation. This event will help...

Uncovering Westports Scottish Roots

Uncovering Westports Scottish Roots with Albert E. Lees III Thursday, March 15, 2007 7: 30 PM at the Lees Community Room Lees Market, 796 Main Road, Westport Please join us for a program that explores the experience of Scottish immigrants...

The Music of Ragtime Jack Radcliffe

Thursday, January 18th, 2007 7: 30 PM at the Bell Schoolhouse, 25 Drift Road, Head of Westport Please join us for a unique musical experience that recalls the days of traditional country blues, ragtime and stride piano. Through stories, whimsical...

Community on Camera Exhibition

Community on Camera, an exhibition of photographs celebrating Westport Past, Present, Future You are invited to the opening reception! Thursday, November 30th 5:30 7 PM at the Helen E. Ellis Exhibit Space, Lees Market, 796 Main Road, Westport Please...

Annual Meeting/Pirates and Privateers of New England

Westport Historical Society presents: Thursday, October 19th, 2006 at the Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road Head of Westport 7:00 PM Annual Meeting Reports, election of officers 7:30 PM Pirates and Privateers of New England Please join us for an...

Westport Whaling in the 19th century - lecture and exhibit

An exhibition and lecture recalling Westports whaling heritage Westport Historical Society marks the opening of the new exhibition A Perilous Life Westport Whaling in the 19th Century with a special illustrated lecture presented by Richard C. Kugler, Director Emeritus...

New: Photo deadline extended! Enter your pictures of today's Westport

Community on Camera - Celebrating Westport - Past, Present, Future Presented by the Westport Historical Society Supported by the Westport Arts Council through a grant from the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by Bank of America Update: The new...

Jean Parsons: Remembering my Father, J. T. Smith and Turtle Rock Farm

Jean Parsons: Remembering my Father, J. T. Smith and Turtle Rock Farm Thursday, July 20th 7:30 PM at the Bell School, 25 Drift Road This is a unique opportunity to hear Jean Parsons, a senior resident of Westport, recall the...

Explore Westport's History by bus

Explore Westports history by bus! Saturday, July 22nd Sponsored by Westport Historical Society and Westport Council on Aging Please join us for a unique bus tour of Westport, highlighting points of local interest led by local historian Carmen Maiocco. Tours...

Antique Guns Show and Tell

Antique Guns Show and Tell with Nick Niles and Maxwell Turner Wednesday, July 12th 7:00 PM at the Bell School, 25 Drift Road We are pleased to offer another chance to hear Nick Niles, an expert on the history of...

The Grist Mill Odyssey from Little Compton to Adamsville

The Grist Mill Odyssey from Little Compton to Adamsville by Thornton Simmons, 7.30PM, Thursday June 22nd, Bell School House Grays Grist Mill is one of New Englands oldest, continually running grist mills. Although technically located in RI, the mill buildings...

Celebrate Westport in Central Village

Celebrate Westport in Central Village has launched a series of eleven arts events that highlight Westports culture and history but also provide a good time for people in Westport. Beginning in April and continuing through November, these events benefit the...

Reflections on Life at Westport Point

Westport Historical Society presents: The Westport Historical Society will present "Reflections on Life at Westport Point by Russell Hart and Richard Earle Thursday, May 18th, 2006 7: 30 PM at the Bell Schoolhouse, 25 Drift Road Head of Westport Please...

"The Portuguese Pioneers of Westport"

Dr. Antone Vieira and Dr. Maria Da Gloria Mulcahy will present a program "The Portuguese Pioneers of Westport" on Thursday, April 20th at 7:30 P. M. at the Bell Schoolhouse, 25 Drift Road Head of Westport. The program is sponsored...

"Color the World: From New Bedford to Bangkok"

"Color the World: From New Bedford to Bangkok" by June Brownell Roche Thursday, March 23, 2006 7: 30 PM at the Bell Schoolhouse, 25 Drift Road Head of Westport June Brownell Roche will speak about her life and career in...

Almy Farm

Bob Brayton has just informed us that the present owners of the large Almy House have asked for permission to demolish it. A meeting will take place on Monday at the Dartmouth Town Hall at 7 PM on the 2nd...

Old Tools - New Bedford Hardware Store Hand Saws, 1870-1910

On Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 7:30 P. M. Sanford Moss will address the Westport Historical Society on the subject "Old Tools - New Bedford Hardware Store Hand Saws, 1870-1910." The talk will take place at the Bell School, 25...

12,000 Years on the Land

Nathaniel (Nate) Atwater will give a talk entitled 12,000 Years on the Land to the Westport Historical Society on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport. In this talk he will display specimens...

Gun Making in the Westport Area 1620-1920

On Thursday evening July 14 at 7:00 P. M. Nicholas Niles and James Nelson will present a program: "Gun Making in the Westport Area 1620-1920." The program will be held at the Bell School, headquarters of the Westport Historical Society,...

One Hundred Years of Botanizing Westport

On May 19, Thursday, Loraine Kohorn will give a talk: "One Hundred Years of Botanizing Westport: Plants tell of Changes to the Land." The talk will take place at the Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport, at 7:30...

General & Mrs. Tom Thumb

On Thursday, November 18 at 7:30 P. M. at the Bell School (25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport), Dorothy Thayer, Director of the Middleborough Historical Museum, will give a talk on "General & Mrs. Tom Thumb" (illustrated). The program will...

Annual Meeting & Program October 14

The Annual Meeting of the Westport Historical Society will take place at the Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport, at 7:30 on Thursday, October14. The meeting will be brief. At 8:00, after the meeting, David Cole and Betty...

Ted Mead Exhibit August 21-22 & 28-29

The Westport Historical Society will be displaying some of the works of Ted Mead at the Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport on August 21-22 and 28-29 from 2-5 in the afternoon. Theodore P. Mead graduated from Pratt...

July 22 Talk on Irish Immigration

On July 22nd at 7:30 P. M. at the Westport Council on Aging (75 Reed Rd., Head of Westport) Dr. Philip T. Silvia, Jr. will give a talk entitled: "Nineteenth Century Fall River and the 'No Irish Need Apply '...

Show & Tell on Guns

The Westport Historical Society will again this year present a "Show and Tell on Guns" on July 14, Wednesday, at 7:30 P. M. at the Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport. Again Nick Niles and Jim Nelson will...

July 4th Parade

The Society will be represented in the Fourth of July Parade. Tom Kendig will be mounting a selection of his historical American flags on a 1931 Ford truck owned by Ed Jackson. The Parade begins at Beech Grove Cemetery and...

French-Canadian Immigration

"French-Canadian Immigration into Massachusetts and Westport: a Panel Discussion" will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at the Council on Aging, 75 Reed Rd., Head of Westport. The panel will begin at 7:30 P. M. Participants include: Dr. Claire...

Program May 20

Kristen Petersen will speak on "Immigration in Massachusetts" at the Bell School (25 Drift Rd. at the Head) on Thursday, May 20 at 7:30 P. M. This talk will be an introduction to a series of programs focusing on various...

April to June 2004 events

Upcoming Events Pete Baker (AW Baker) on Thursday, April 22nd, at 7:30PM at the Council on Aging Subject: A discussion of her book "Collecting Houses" Kristen Petersen from the Bay State Historical League and professor of history from Pine Manor...

Lees' Bee

Come one, come all!! to the Bell School on Wednesday, February 4 at 4:00 P. M. We'll be holding a Lees' Bee (with light refreshments) devoted to totting up the slips from Lees Supermarket. We need help!! As you know,...

2nd Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas

The Second Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas will be celebrated at the Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport, on December 6 & 7, 2003. There will be exhibits, entertainment, refreshments. Events include: Saturday, December 6, 4-6 P. M. Lighting of...

J. Roger Sisson

___ will speak to the Society on: "Radio Station WALE in the 1950's and 1960's." His talk will take place at the Westport Historical Society's Bell School House, 25 Drift Rd., Head of Westport, on Sunday, September 21, 2003 at...

Show & Tell Guns, July 17, 2003

About 50 local residents attended the Old Guns Show & Tell event which Nick Niles of Westport and Jim Nelson of Wrentham put on on Thursday, July 17, 2003 under the auspices of the Westport Historical Society at the...

"Images of Westport" September Exhibit

What:Westport History through Photography from the Al Lees Collection Where: Bell School, 25 Drift Rd., Westport, MA When: 1-4 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 5, 6, 7 - 12, 13,14, 2003 Admission: Free - contibutions welcome








































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