The original Southport Historic Walk, narrated by Jason Robards, was sponsored by the Sasquanaug Association and The Southport Area Association in 1993.
The script was by Chris Nevins and the Consultants were: Karen Adams, Louise Higgins and Jan Perry. The Cover Print is: East View of Southport 1836, by J.W. Barber, courtesy of the Fairfield Historical Society.
The images in the app were compiled by Jeremy Frost, Ex Officio Southport Conservancy Chair, from the Louise Higgins collection in the Pequot Library Southport Picture Files, the Library of Congress and the Fairfield Museum and Discovery Center. The layout and design of the title and credit pages were crafted by Gerard Huerta.
The Southport Conservancy is indebted to Louise Higgins for her work for the Southport Conservancy and for having the foresight to place her outstanding collection of images relating to Southport's history in the archives of Pequot Library to benefit the curiosity of future generations.
The Southport Conservancy is a 501 (c)(3) non profit tax-advantaged organization dedicated to preserving and restoring unique and historical property of the Southport community that might otherwise be lost forever.
The Conservancy was founded by the Sauquanaug Association to be a vehicle for tax deductible donations to aid in purchasing property and contributing to causes dedicated to preserving Southport.
To learn more about the Southport Conservancy, its properties and to contribute to its causes (and the upkeep of this app), please visit: http://www.southportconservancy.org
The Sasquanaug Association is often mentioned in the Southport Historic Walk. It was founded in 1887 by a group of prominent ladies seeking to improve and beautify the Village of Southport, CT. They have purchased and maintain properties and parks in Southport and are a vibrant force in the quest to preserve Southport today. More information about The Sasquanaug Association may be found at: http://sasquanaug.org
The Fairfield Museum and Discovery Center is a wonderful resource for further study of the unique history of Southport. The outreach and educational programs of the Fairfield Museum are inspirational and their facility and exhibitions are well worth a visit. http://www.fairfieldhistory.org
The Pequot Library, referred to often in the "Walk" is a gem and also worth of visiting. Their website gives information about their outstanding collections and you will find additional images and detailed information regarding the photographs shown in their Southport Picture File.
http://www.pequotlibrary.org/index.php/special-collections/southport-picture-file
