WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! PLEASE VOLUNTEER!!! The incredible WESTPORT ART FAIR is September 6, 7, and 8, 2019. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever with some new exhibitors, new activities, and the second annual children’s area. The Westport Historical Society is honored to host the Westport Art Fair/Westport Historical Society Information Booth again this year. Located in front of Harry's Bar and Tables, the booth is not only the information booth, but th

Come meet S.P.O.O.KS Investigations from the new paranormal TV show "True Ghost Stories" as they present a look at "History Beyond the Paranormal Veil". This is an interactive class where you will learn about the cameras, instruments, and devices you see on TV as they search for the paranormal. The class will be followed by a 6-hour investigation with the team of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport. If you have ever asked "What?" or "Why?", about mysterious or u

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! PLEASE VOLUNTEER!!! The incredible WESTPORT ART FAIR is September 7, 8, and 9, 2018. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever with some new exhibitors, new activities, and a new children’s area. The Westport Historical Society is honored to host the Westport Art Fair/Westport Historical Society Information Booth again this year. Located in front of Kelly’s, this booth is not only the information booth, but the welcoming center for the

Come meet S.P.O.O.KS Investigations from the new paranormal TV show "True Ghost Stories" as they present a look at "History Beyond the Paranormal Veil". This is a 4-hour interactive class where you will learn about the cameras, instruments, and devices you see on TV as they search for the paranormal. The class will be followed by a 4-hour investigation with the team of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum in Westport. If you have ever asked "What?" or "Why?", about mysterious

The Harris-Kearney House and Westport Historical Society are excited to announce our next paranormal ghost investigations of the year! Join us on Saturday, October 14, 21, or 28, 2017 at the Harris-Kearney House for an adventure you will never forget! October 14, 21, and 28: The Candlelight Ghost Tours are scheduled on-the-hour from 6 to 9 pm each evening. Cost is $15.00 per person and includes the tour, Civil War Ghost Stories around the campfire and roasting marshmallows.

Prices: $10.00 for adults, active military are free, and children under 6 are free. Students, retired military and seniors are $8.00. #CandlelightTour #Event #HarrisKearneyHouse #Tour

The R.CROSBY KEMPER, III Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation, known as THE CROSBY, acknowledges continued accomplishments in the promotion and advancement of the National Historic Preservation goals with respect to cultural and natural heritage resources and historic preservation, especially those which add benefit for the states of Kansas, Missouri and the public. The Westport Historical Society and R. Crosby Kemper, III are pleased to announce that the recipien

In conjunction with the Westport Art Fair, The Westport Historical Society is sponsoring The Lost Arts Fair at the Historic 1855 Harris Kearney House Museum on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. This FREE event features local artisans demonstrating the lost arts of the 19th century. You will see blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, paper quilling, camp cooking, woodworking, bobbin lace making, toymaking, bookmaking, bonnet making, gunsmithing, , breadbakers,