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Exhibit Opening: “Bittersweet: Chocolate In the American Colonies”

March 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Free
Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place
Westport, 06880 United States


Experience the growing, harvesting, and historical process of making cocoa in Westport Museum’s hands-on exhibition that explores the connection between chocolate and Westport’s mercantile past in the 18th and 19th century. Learn more about the history of the cocoa industry in the American colonies and how the Saugatuck River and other regional waterways supported this trade.

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

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

Details

Date:
March 1
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Organizer

Westport Museum for History and Culture
Phone:
203-222-1424
Email:
assistantdirector@westporthistory.org
Website:
http://www.westporthistory.org

Venue

Westport Museum for History and Culture
25 Avery Place
Westport, 06880 United States
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Phone:
2032221424
Website:
https://www.westporthistory.org

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