Westport Historical Society hosts a tour to Hummock Island Oyster Farm

Westport, CT - Westport Historical Society is offering a special local experience - a boat tour to visit Hummock Island, the site of the charming historic oyster house that sits in the middle of Sherwood Mill Pond. Have you ever wondered who lived there? Now’s your chance to find out! The tour takes place on September 2 from 5:30 – 7:00pm.

John Northrup’s family built this house in 1747 and he will be sharing wonderful stories about their oyster family business. Once on the island, Jeff, our Hummock Island tour guide will tell you about the history of oystering in CT and his family legacy. As part of the tour, we’ll have an oyster tasting and shucking lesson, along with wine and other light bites on the front porch of the island house overlooking the water. Please arrive promptly at 5:15 pm at Elvira’s Market on 222 Hillspoint Road as we will board the boat to the island at 5:30 pm. If you do not have a Westport beach sticker, arrangements will be made to shuttle you from the Hillspoint Elementary School parking lot to the Mill Pond.

Reservations are required for this exclusive tour. Seating is limited to the first 30 people. Tickets are $110 per person. Proceeds support the educational programs at WHS. Tickets may be purchased online at westporthistory.org. by calling (203)222-1424.