BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westport Journal - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westportjournal.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westport Journal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z UID:10002050-1775300400-1775322000@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. \n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023FreeFirstSaturdays_Image-1-300x300-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z UID:10002049-1772881200-1772902800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. \n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023FreeFirstSaturdays_Image-1-300x300-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z UID:10002048-1770462000-1770483600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. \n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-02-07/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023FreeFirstSaturdays_Image-1-300x300-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z UID:10002047-1767438000-1767459600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. \n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-01-03/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023FreeFirstSaturdays_Image-1-300x300-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T194958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T194958Z UID:10002106-1766082600-1766089800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Plum Pudding Cooking Workshop DESCRIPTION:No dessert says “Christmas” quite like plum pudding. This delectably moist confection\, heady with the flavor of brandy\, is a Victorian tradition that recalls the charming holidays of yore. Join our Executive Director\, Ramin Ganeshram\, a trained chef\, food historian and award-winning cookbook author to talk about the history of plum pudding and to make your own special mix of brandy-soaked fruit and pudding mix to take home and bake or give as a gift! \n\n\nTickets are $40 per person. Register using the form below to save your spot. Workshops limited to 12 attendees\, save your spot with the reservation form below before we sell out! \n\n\nTickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. \n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum! \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/plum-pudding-cooking-workshop/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12.19.24PlumPudding_Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T194405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T194405Z UID:10002105-1765630800-1765639800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Gingerbread Cookie Decorating DESCRIPTION:Double the Cookies\, Double the Fun! One ticket gets you two gingerbread cookies to decorate and enjoy. Bring your favorite cookie buddy—or keep both for yourself! \n\n\nWe’ll provide everything you need: cookies\, colorful icing\, and plenty of candy for decorating. Our friendly staff will be on hand with tips and inspiration to help you create a sweet masterpiece. \n\n\nPerfect for kids and parents\, couples\, or friends looking for a cheerful holiday activity\, this event guarantees festive fun and a tasty keepsake to take home. Don’t wait—tickets are limited\, and the cookies are calling! \n\n\nTickets are $15 per pair\, $10 for members and includes all materials. Reservations may be made at 1 pm or 2:30 pm; each workshop lasts for approximately 60 minutes. Workshops are limited to 6 pairs during each time slot\, save your spot in the form below before we sell out! \n\n \n\n\nTo support the museum and take advantage of membership discounts\, please join today! Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. \n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum! \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/gingerbread-cookie-decorating/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12.09.2023HolidayHouseDecorating_Image-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193847Z UID:10002046-1765018800-1765040400@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. \n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023FreeFirstSaturdays_Image-1-300x300-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T193414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T193414Z UID:10002045-1764871200-1764878400@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Cultural Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our third annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport\, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire\, festive music\, yummy treats and fun activities\, all while learning a little more about the rich cultures that have found a home in Westport and the surrounding area. \n\n\nDo you have a winter cultural tradition that you want to share? Contact our Assistant Program Director at programming@westporthistory.org before November 15th if you’re interested in hosting a table. \n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum! \n\n\nPark on Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place or behind Westport Town Hall or in the Baldwin Parking lot. \n\n \n\n\nLike our programs? We’d appreciate your support as Westport Museum is a 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or funded by the Town of Westport! A suggested donation of $5 continues our unique programming. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/cultural-fellowship/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12.12.24CulturalFellowship_Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T192700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192700Z UID:10002044-1764846000-1764867600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Ornament Making Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and get creative! Drop in to make your own festive ornament—supplies are included and fun is guaranteed. While you’re here\, browse our holiday shop for unique gifts that give back: every purchase helps support the museum. \n\n\nMuseum members enjoy special discounts on holiday merchandise and programs all year long\, so it’s the perfect time to join and save. \n\n\n$5 entry per person includes all materials for your ornament.\n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ornament-making-drop-in/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Museum,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12.04.2023OrnamentMaking_Image-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192046Z UID:10002043-1763906400-1763910000@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Holiday Wreath Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the yuletide season by creating your own one-of-a-kind evergreen wreath. Led by Certified Master Gardener Kelle Ruden. \n\n\nIncluded in your registration is one 20”-26″ evergreen wreath\, a decorative bow\, natural trim\, and embellishments. We encourage you to bring your own gloves and any favorite decor\, ornaments or trimmings you might like to use. \n\n\nTickets are $55 per person. Register below to save your spot. Workshops limited to 12 attendees\, save your spot with the reservation form below before we sell out! \n\n\nA waiting list is available if all spaces are sold\, email programming@westporthistory.org to be placed on the list. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. \n\n \n\n\nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-wreath-workshop/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Museum,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/11.19.2023WreathMaking_Image-2048x2048-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T190619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T190619Z UID:10002042-1763053200-1763064000@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Holiday Sip & Shop DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season at Westport Museum’s cozy Sip & Shop event! Browse our festive selection of just-in vintage finds\, hand-made treasures\, and unique themed ornaments while sipping warm mulled wine or hot cider and enjoying light nibbles.\n\n\nThis is the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations while supporting the Museum. Bring a friend\, shop local\, and toast the season with us!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-sip-shop/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Specialty-Ornament-Sip-Shop.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T184317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T184317Z UID:10002041-1761994800-1762016400@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. \n\n\nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023FreeFirstSaturdays_Image-1-300x300-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T183700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183700Z UID:10002040-1761849000-1761852600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\, Reading by Washington Irving DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale\, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn\, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated\, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story\, brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages. Stay after the tale to enjoy light seasonal refreshments—and keep an eye on the door… you never know who might appear. \n\n\nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Reservations are required\, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-reading-by-washington-irving/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.19.2023SleepyHollow_Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T181713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T145617Z UID:10002039-1761849000-1761852600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:StoryFest DESCRIPTION:StoryFest is everywhere on Saturday morning\, starting at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! \n\n\nStoryFest Saturday morning kicks off with spooky storytelling for the whole family at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! Get in the Halloween spirit with award-winning and best-selling authors Lorien Lawrence\, Cody Daigle-Orians\, and more\, plus a special appearance by Washington Irving himself! \n\n\n10 am: Lorien Lawrence\n10:30 am: Cody Daigle-Orians\n11 am: Dan Poblocki\n11:30 am: Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale\, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Gather in the museum’s historic barn\, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated\, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story: brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages! \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/storyfest/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Literature,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.18.25StoryFest_Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T234123 CREATED:20251014T175332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T175332Z UID:10002038-1760641200-1760644800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Darkness: Experience CT's Witch Panic DESCRIPTION:Darkness\, Inside the Mind of Connecticut’s Witches is a unique Halloween experience. Enter 1647 and witness the witch trials that European colonists experienced through their own words\, in the darkness that pervaded their everyday lives. Sit with us in the dark and hear about superstitions of witchcraft and the belief that danger—both physical and supernatural—was all around.\n\n\nThis event will discuss mature themes in complete darkness for extended periods. Our program is held inside our newly renovated historic 19th century barn. Darkness is not a haunted house\, though traditionally “scary” topics will be examined. Phones and light sources are not permitted. This event is not recommended for children under 10\, adult supervision is mandatory.\n\n\nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Reservations are required\, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. \n\n\nJoin us for more Spooktober programs\, exploring the darker side of history.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add as a preferred\n source on Google URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/darkness-experience-cts-witch-panic/ LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/What-darkness-lurked-in-the-hearts-of.png ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR