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Legacy: the adairs of westport

  • Westport Museum for History & Culture 25 Avery Place Westport, CT, 06880 United States (map)

Please join us on February 10th from 5-7pm for the opening of our newest exhibit ๐™‡๐™š๐™œ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฎ: ๐™๐™๐™š ๐˜ผ๐™™๐™–๐™ž๐™ง๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™’๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ.

For nearly one hundred years Benjamin Adair and his descendants called Westport home. Likely born into slavery in North Carolina, Adair built a prosperous life through a series of smart investments and his association with financier Morris Ketchum. Married to Ursula Mingo of Long Islandโ€™s Shinnecock nation, for decades Adairโ€™s daughters became prominent educators and creatives, yet their story and Westport Legacy was interrupted when the family lost their homestead through unfair real estate taxation. Rediscovered in 2020, their legacy is re-explored in this exhibit built using artifacts and images from descendants.

Enjoy late hours to view this new exhibit and light refreshments.

Exhibit openings are free but weโ€™d appreciate your support! Suggested donation of $5, continues our unique exhibitions.

Earlier Event: February 9
GLOW: Opening Reception
Later Event: February 14
Interlude Home Grand Opening