Westport Is Your Oyster
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 09/27/2024
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Before there were hotdogs and hamburgers to liven up your outdoor fun, there were oysters. Oysters were the quintessential American food—especially in the estuaries and inlets of shoreline Connecticut where they grow in natural abundance. Oysters were enjoyed by native people who seared them in hot coals, in a method later adopted by European colonists. In those days, the oysters pulled from the waters around Westport were as large as dinner plates. Celebrate the culture and lore of oystering on the Long Island Sound with an end of summer bash featuring this Connecticut staple.
The Friday evening event in the museum’s gardens will feature live music, shellfish shuckers, cocktails, lawn games, and admission to the museum’s exhibit “Playful Pastimes” focusing on the history of fun and games. Your ticket includes a dozen oysters, prosecco, refreshments, and museum admission. Additional oysters are available as an add on purchase. Play lawn games and enjoy the interactive exhibit with all the evening’s proceeds going to support the museum’s award-winning exhibitions, programs and research.
Get your tickets for $65 per person now. Limited quantities will be available at the door. Purchase your tickets using the online form or the below link. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.
https://www.westporthistory.org/events/oyster
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on September 29th from 4-6 pm. A notification will be sent to ticket holders 24 hours in advance in case of rain forecast.
Refreshments provided by Copps Island Oysters, The Porch, Alina's Cakes and Cookies, and Black Bear Wines & Spirits.
Can’t make the event but want to support the museum? Make a tax-deductible donation using the below link
https://westporthistory.org/donate/
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