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64-889: The Famous Artists School was founded in 1948 in Westport , Connecticut , U.S.A. The idea was conceived by members of the New York Society of Illustrators (SOI), but due to the Society's legal status, could not be operated by it. SOI member Albert Dorne led the initiative to set up a separate entity, and recruited the support of Norman Rockwell , who was also an SOI member. For the founding faculty, Dorne recruited John Carlton Atherton , Austin Briggs , Stevan Dohanos , Robert Fawcett , Peter Helck , Fred Ludekens , Al Parker , Norman Rockwell , Ben Stahl , Harold von Schmidt , Jon Whitcomb , and Dong Kingman . By 1960, annual revenue of $ 7 million

128-581: A capital offense by the General Assembly. The executed men included James Few, Benjamin Merrill , Enoch Pugh, Robert Matear, "Captain" Robert Messer, Bryant Austin Sr, and one other. Six other convicted Regulators—Forrester Mercer, James Stewart, James Emmerson, Herman Cox, William Brown, and James Copeland—were pardoned by King George III and released by Tryon. The Regulator uprising is viewed by some historians as

192-431: A Representative Town Meeting style governance in 1949. The government consists of a three-member Board of Selectmen, a Representative Town Meeting (RTM), a Board of Finance, a Board of Education, a Planning and Zoning Commission, and various other commissions, boards, and committees. As of 2019, the current mill rate of Westport is 16.86. Staples High School is Westport's only public high school. Staples High School

256-482: A central location for government business; he worked with Hawks during 1764 and 1765 to draw up plans for an elaborate home. In December 1766, the North Carolina legislature authorized £5,000 for the building of Tryon's mansion. Tryon told the legislature that the sum was not substantial enough for the plans he and Hawks had created; building it "in the plainest manner" would cost no less than £10,000 without including

320-590: A company started by her father. She died in the city in 2009. Actress Gene Tierney grew up in Greens Farms. Adult film star Marilyn Chambers grew up in Westport under her given name Marilyn Briggs. Martha Stewart also lived in Westport at her historic estate of Turkey Hill. Jean Donovan , a lay Roman Catholic missioner martyred in El Salvador in 1980 grew up in Westport and graduated from Staples High School. She

384-475: A crouching Minuteman facing away from the beach, looking onto what would have been the rear of the troops. An additional statue of two cannons facing the water, a testament to the resistance the minutemen displayed, was erected on the beach in 1901. A sign on Post Road East also commemorates this event. The Town of Westport was officially incorporated on May 28, 1835, with lands from Fairfield , Weston and Norwalk . Daniel Nash led 130 people of Westport in

448-553: A militia. Funds were also appropriated for the rebuilding of New York City's defenses. In 1772, opposition in New York was strong against the Tea Act . In December, the Sons of Liberty "persuaded" the tea agents to resign. Tryon proposed to land the tea and store it at Fort George. The Sons of Liberty were opposed and Alexander McDougall said, "prevent the landing, and kill [the] governor and all

512-536: A miserably bungled plot to kidnap General Washington and to assassinate his chief officers. Washington's bodyguard Thomas Hickey was involved in the plot. Hickey had been in prison for passing counterfeit money, and he bragged to his cellmate Isaac Ketcham about the kidnapping plot. Ketcham revealed it to authorities in an effort to gain his own freedom. Hickey was court-martialled and hanged for mutiny on 28 June 1776. In June, Admiral Howe arrived in New York City with

576-468: A multimedia diabetes education (and marketing) company. Comprising 234 acres (0.95 km ), Sherwood Island State Park is located on Long Island Sound and includes beach access. Compo Beach and Burying Hill Beach are municipal beaches that are open to out-of-town visitors in the summer for a fee. The state's 9/11 memorial was put in Sherwood Island State Park in Westport; on a clear day

640-412: A population estimate of 28,491 with the median household income at $ 206,466. The 2010 US Census counted the total number of households in Westport being 9,573 of which 7,233 (75.6%) were family households. The population density was 1,322.2 inhabitants per square mile (510.5/km ). There were 10,065 housing units at an average density of 503.0 per square mile (194.2/km ). According to the 2010 Census ,

704-597: A precursor to the American Revolution . Tryon then raised taxes again to pay for the militia's campaign against the Regulators. Tryon's governorship ended, and he left North Carolina on 30 June 1771. Tryon Palace was reconstructed in the 1950s using the original architectural plans drawn by John Hawks. Many years later, in an op-ed for the Rocky Mount Telegram explaining why he wanted to limit veto power for

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768-405: A publication by the 2010 Census, Westport has a total area of 33.45 square miles (86.6 km ) of which 19.96 square miles (51.7 km ) (59.67%) is land with the remaining area of 13.49 square miles (34.9 km ) (40.20%) water. Westport is bordered by Norwalk on the west, Weston to the north, Wilton to the northwest, Fairfield to the east and Long Island Sound to the south. Both

832-527: A series of raids on the Connecticut coast, attacking New Haven , Fairfield , and Norwalk , burning and plundering most of Fairfield and Norwalk. His raids were intended to draw Patriot forces away from the defense of the Hudson valley. In spite of pressure from Governor Jonathan Trumbull , George Washington did not move his troops. Patriot newspapers condemned him for making war on "women and children", and Clinton

896-479: A total of 2,556 students: Greens Farms Academy , located in the 1920s Vanderbilt estate overlooking Long Island Sound , is a K–12 private preparatory school located in the Greens Farms section of town. Westport's first newspaper dates back to the printing and publication of the first issue of The Saugatuck Journal on December 26, 1828. Westport is served by both English-language newspapers and news websites including Westport News and WestportNow . The town

960-597: A trip to England, and Cadwallader Colden was the acting governor of New York in his absence. Tryon arrived back in New York on 25 June 1775 after the American Revolutionary War had begun. Isaac Sears returned in July from the Continental Congress with orders to put Tryon under arrest, but George Washington had ordered Philip Schuyler , the commander in New York, to leave Tryon alone. On 19 October 1775, he

1024-599: Is also home to a monthly magazine Westport . Interstate 95 , the Merritt Parkway , and U.S. 1 , as well as the Saugatuck River , run through Westport. Westport has two train stations, Green's Farms and Westport on the Metro-North Railroad 's New Haven Line , which serves Stamford and Grand Central Terminal in New York City or New Haven-Union Station . This line is shared with Amtrak trains as it

1088-609: Is honored on the litany of saints by the Lutheran World Federation and by The Anglican Communion. Academy Award winner Sandy Dennis lived in Westport until her death in 1992. Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb is a resident of Westport. Former FBI director, James Comey , was a long-time resident of the town. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald also lived in Westport around 1920. As of 2023 , Westport has four sister cities : William Tryon Lieutenant-General William Tryon (8 June 1729 – 27 January 1788)

1152-492: Is part of a greater interest to improve pedestrian and cyclist options from the major places of interest in town: downtown Westport to the Westport Train Station. This approximate two-mile stretch of road is most directly accessible via Post Road East ( U.S. Route 1 ) to Riverside Avenue. The third iteration of the study will more specifically address ways in which this path can be improved for people not traveling by car;

1216-523: Is part of the Northeast Corridor , but no Amtrak services stop at Green's Farms or Westport. The nearest Amtrak stations are at Bridgeport (10 miles) and Stamford (12 miles). As of 2019, Westport has the highest per capita electric vehicle ownership among municipalities in Connecticut, and #3 overall. A recent initiative by residents of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, culminating in a 2019 report. It

1280-552: Is ranked as the top public school district in Connecticut and 17th best school district in the United States. The earliest known inhabitants of the Westport area as identified through archaeological finds date back 7,500 years. Records from the first white settlers report the Pequot Indians living in the area which they called Machamux translated by the colonialists as beautiful land . Settlement by colonialists dates back to

1344-601: The Battle of Ridgefield when attempting to return to an invasion fleet anchored in Westport . In May 1778, he was given the rank of major-general in the British army, but in America only, and also the colonelcy of the 70th Regiment of Foot . He became the commander of all British forces on Long Island. Tryon had long advocated engaging in raids on Patriot towns, but General Henry Clinton turned down his proposals. In July 1779, he commanded

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1408-569: The East India Company 's Governor in Bombay from 1742–50, and had died on a ship off the Cape of Good Hope on the voyage home. Margaret was later the namesake of Wake County, North Carolina , where Raleigh is located. According to American historian Scott M. Smith, Tryon "achieved a reputation as a fair, honest and capable administrator. His signature accomplishment in this vein was the improvement of

1472-677: The GI Bill . By the 1950s the price was $ 300, plus an estimated $ 11.55 for basic oil painting supplies. Westport, Connecticut Westport is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut , United States, along the Long Island Sound within Connecticut's Gold Coast . It is 48 miles (77 km) northeast of New York City . The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region . Westport's public school system

1536-454: The 1950s. The Painting and Illustration & Design courses, which are still offered, consisted of 24 lessons, with a new lesson mailed to the student upon completion of the previous lesson. When a student completed and returned the assignment, it was critiqued by a professional artist who sent suggestions to the student. The original 1948 price for the three-year course was $ 200, payable at once or in monthly installments, and veterans could use

1600-536: The Assembly from passing a resolution in opposition to the Stamp Act. Tryon said that he was personally opposed to the Stamp Act and that he offered to pay the taxes on all stamped paper on which he was entitled to fees. Tryon requested troops to enforce the act, but instead he was informed on 25 June 1766 that the act was repealed. Tryon also composed plans for an elaborate governor's mansion, which would also function as

1664-403: The British army. Howe placed New York under martial law with James Robertson as the military commander. Tryon retained his nominal title as governor, but with little power. In early 1777, Tryon was given the rank of major-general of the provincials. In April, he was ordered to invade Connecticut and march on the city of Danbury to destroy an arsenal there. Tryon established his headquarters at

1728-561: The King appointed him to the office of governor. After assuming the office of governor, Tryon worked to expand the Church of England in North Carolina. There were only five Anglican clergy members in North Carolina at that time. Tryon pushed for the completion of abandoned construction projects of Anglican churches in Brunswick Town, Wilmington , Edenton , and New Bern . Tryon appointed members of

1792-471: The New York City skyline can be seen. In 1960, Westport purchased Longshore Club Park. In 2011, Paul Newman 's estate gave land to Westport to be managed by the Aspetuck Land Trust . Westport, like Connecticut as a whole, is heavily Democratic. Hillary Rodham Clinton outscored Donald J. Trump by 42 points in 2016. Joe Biden outscored Donald J. Trump by more than 50 points in 2020, marking

1856-453: The North Carolina governor, North Carolina State Senator Roy Cooper wrote, "Governor Tryon was hated as he ruled in opulent splendor from his palace." On 8 July 1771, Tryon arrived in the Province of New York and became its governor. In 1771 and 1772 he was successful in having the assembly appropriate funds for the quartering of British troops and also on 18 March 1772 the establishment of

1920-772: The Town of Westport. During the Revolutionary War, on April 25, 1777, a British force of 1,850 under the command of the Royal Governor of the Province of New York , Major General William Tryon , landed on Compo Beach to destroy the Continental Army 's military supplies in Danbury . Minutemen from Westport and the surrounding areas crouched hiding while Tryon's troops passed and then launched an offensive from their rear. A statue on Compo Beach commemorates this plan of attack with

1984-430: The U.S. average of 24%. According to the 2000 Census , there were 9,586 households, of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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2048-704: The Westport Fire Department. Established in 1929, the Westport Fire Department currently operates out of 4 fire stations, located throughout the town, and maintains a fire apparatus fleet of 6 Engines, (4 first line and 2 reserve) 1 truck, 1 rescue, 1 fireboat, 1 High Water Unit, 1 utility unit and 1 Shift Commander's unit. The fire department also holds the Fairfield County Hazardous Materials Truck, housed at Westport Fire Headquarters. The Westport Fire Department responds to, on average, approximately 4,000 emergency calls annually. Among

2112-457: The best performance for a Democratic presidential nominee in the town in over 60 years. Westport was one of five towns in Connecticut that backed former Governor John Kasich over Donald J. Trump in the 2016 Republican presidential primary. Kasich received 1,098 votes (46.19 percent) ahead of Trump who garnered 1,053 votes (44.30 percent). U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas finished third with 165 votes (6.94 percent). The town switched to

2176-523: The clergy for these churches and encouraged the construction of new churches, especially in rural areas. There was strong opposition in North Carolina to the Stamp Act of 1765 . When the Stamp Act Congress was held, the colonial assembly was not in session, hence delegates could not be selected to attend. Tryon refused to allow meetings of the Assembly from 18 May 1765 to 3 November 1766 to prevent

2240-468: The collapse of Westport's onion industry, leading to mills and factories replacing agriculture as the town's economic engine. Starting around 1910 the town experienced a cultural expansion. During this period artists, musicians, and authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald moved to Westport to be free from the commuting demands experienced by business people. The roots of Westport's reputation as an arts center can be traced back to this period during which it

2304-611: The colony’s postal service, a crucial link between the important commercial centers in South Carolina and Virginia." After assuming the office of North Carolina governor in 1765, Tryon stated "I shall ever think it equally my duty to preserve the People in their constitutional liberty; as to maintain inviolate the Just and necessary Rights of the Crown", a statement which Smith noted "would haunt Tryon for

2368-524: The company filed for bankruptcy. The Famous Artists School was acquired by Cortina Learning International of Wilton, Connecticut , in 1981. In 2014 the archives were donated to the Norman Rockwell Museum . According to a message displayed on the school's website, the school closed as of December 31, 2016. Textbooks are still offered for sale. The original course offered in 1948 was Illustration & Design, with Painting and Cartooning added in

2432-574: The completed mansion. The house was "a monument of opulence and elegance extraordinary in the American colonies." Although he accomplished some notable improvements in the colony, such as the creation of a postal service in 1769, Tryon is most noted for suppressing the Regulator Movement in western North Carolina during the period from 1768 to 1771. The uprising was caused partly by taxation imposed to pay for Tryon Palace at New Bern (which Tryon made

2496-687: The council". When news of the Boston Tea Party arrived on 22 December, Tryon gave up trying to land the tea. He told London the tea could be brought ashore "only under the protection of the point of the bayonet, and muzzle of cannon, and even then I do not see how consumption could be effected". In 1774, the New Yorkers dumped their own consignment of tea into the harbor. On 29 December 1773 the governor's mansion and all its contents were destroyed by fire. The New York Assembly appropriated five thousand pounds for his losses. On 7 April 1774, Tryon departed for

2560-429: The ease of commuting to New York City and back again to rolling hills and the "natural beauty of the town." By this time Westport had "chic New York-type fashion shopping" and a school system with a good reputation, both factors contributing to the growth. By the 21st century, Westport had developed into a center for finance and insurance, as well as professional, scientific and technical services. According to

2624-499: The first report considered the conditional state of the path and the second analyzed traffic conditions. The Norwalk Transit District offers transit options. As of 2020, the Westport Police Department has a full-time complement of 64 sworn police officers that serve the Town of Westport. This department has purchased electric and hybrid fleets. The town of Westport is protected by the paid, full-time firefighters of

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2688-543: The five Bankside Farmers ; whose families grew and prospered into a community that continued expanding. The settlers arrived in 1693, having followed cattle to the isolated area. The community had its own ecclesiastical society, supported by independent civil and religious elements, enabling it to be independent from the Town of Fairfield. As the settlement expanded its name changed: it was briefly known as "Bankside" in 1693, officially named Green's Farm in 1732 in honor of Bankside Farmer John Green and in 1835 incorporated as

2752-418: The house of a Loyalist named Joseph Dibble, at the south end of the village and near the public stores. Generals Agnew and Erskine made their headquarters in a house near the bridge, at the upper end of the main street. All the other houses in the village were quartered with British troops for the night. Tryon engaged and defeated Patriot forces under the command of General David Wooster and Benedict Arnold at

2816-405: The local economy. The major financial services companies in Westport now are Bridgewater Associates , a global investment manager and Westport's largest employer, and BNY Mellon . Professional, scientific, and technical services companies include Terex , a Fortune 500 company manufacturing industrial equipment and offering professional and technical services around those products, and dLife ,

2880-438: The many actors, singers and other entertainers who have lived in town is Paul Newman who resided in Westport from 1960 until his death in 2008. His wife, Joanne Woodward , still resides in town. Fala (1940–1952), President Franklin D. Roosevelt 's dog, was an early Christmas gift from Mrs. Augustus G. Kellogg, a town resident. Actress Grace Carney moved to Westport in 1979, when she became president of United Tool and Die,

2944-441: The median income for a household in the town was $ 147,391, and the median income for a family was $ 176,740. As of the 2000 Census, males had a median income of $ 100,000 versus $ 53,269 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 73,664. 2.6% of the population and 1.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.7% are under the age of 18 and 2.1% are 65 or older. In July 2008, Westport

3008-497: The operation went smoothly until the withdrawal, when they came under intense fire from the French at the Battle of Saint Cast . Tryon was wounded in the thigh and head. On 26 April 1764, through family connections, Tryon obtained the position of acting lieutenant governor of the Province of North Carolina . He arrived in North Carolina with his family, including a young daughter, and architect John Hawks , in early October to find that

3072-458: The outbuildings he envisioned. Hawks agreed to supervise the construction for three years and went to Philadelphia at Tryon's behest to hire workers; Tryon said native North Carolina workers would not know how to construct such a building. Tryon was eventually able to convince the legislature to increase taxes to help pay for the project. The unpopularity of the new taxes spawned the derogatory nickname ' Tryon Palace '. In 1770, Tryon moved into

3136-469: The petitioning of the Town of Fairfield for Westport's incorporation. The driving force behind the petition was to assist their seaport's economic viability that was being undermined by neighboring towns' seaports. For several decades after that, Westport was a prosperous agricultural community, distinguishing itself as the leading onion-growing center in the U.S. In addition, Westport became a shipping center in part to transport onions to market. Blight caused

3200-403: The population of Westport was 92.6% White , 4.0% Asian , 1.2% Black or African American , and 0.1% American Indian . Individuals from other races made up 0.6% of Westport's population while individuals from two or more races made up 1.6%. In addition, Latinos of any race made up 3.5% of Westport's population. About 29.8% of Westport residents were younger than age 18 as of 2010; higher than

3264-495: The previous governor, Arthur Dobbs , had not left. He said that he would not be leaving until May. Tryon found himself with no income (although he was Lieutenant Governor). In 1765, a house called Russelborough on the Cape Fear River near Brunswick Town was renovated to serve as Tryon's residence while he acted as Lieutenant Governor. Tryon assumed his position as acting governor when Dobbs died on 28 March 1765. On 10 July,

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3328-496: The provincial capital) and partly by tax abuse and fraud by western officials. Matters came to a head in May 1771, when colonial militia defeated 2,000 Regulators in the Battle of Alamance . Following the battle, Tryon ordered the execution of seven alleged Regulators, convicted by Judge Richard Henderson . Most of the men were accused of violating the Riot Act , a crime temporarily made

3392-598: The rest of his life." During the Revolutionary War, Tryon's raids in Connecticut were denounced by Patriot leaders, and president of the Continental Congress Henry Laurens wrote in 1779 that Tryon's memory ought to be "held in everlasting contempt." In 1930, business magnate John D. Rockefeller donated land in New York City to the municipal authorities, which created Fort Tryon Park . Later that year, local historian Reginald Pelham Bolton argued

3456-428: The train station and a total of 26 percent of town residents live within the 100-year floodplain. The floodplain was breached in 1992 and 1996 resulting in damage to private property, the 1992 flooding of the train station parking lot and the implementation of flood mitigation measures that include town regulations that affect renovations and additions to building within the floodplain zone. The 2019 US Census reported

3520-580: Was Robert Shirley, 1st Earl Ferrers . In 1751, Tryon enlisted in the British Army as a lieutenant in the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards and was promoted to the rank of captain later that year. In 1758, Tryon was promoted to lieutenant-colonel . During the Seven Years' War , Tryon and his regiment were involved in the British raid on Cherbourg . They landed at Cherbourg and destroyed all military facilities. In September, they reembarked for St Malo, where

3584-400: Was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10. In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. According to a 2007 estimate,

3648-539: Was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as governor of North Carolina from 1764 to 1771 and the governor of New York from 1771 to 1777. He also served during the Seven Years' War , the Regulator Movement , and the American War of Independence . Tryon was born on 8 June 1729 at the Tryon family's seat at Norbury Park , Surrey , the son of Charles Tryon and Lady Mary Shirley. His maternal grandfather

3712-469: Was also indignant about Tryon disobeying his orders. Tryon found approval of his conduct from Lord George Germain , but Clinton refused to give him any further significant commands. In September 1780, Tryon returned to his home in London. He directed the affairs of the 70th Regiment, who were still in America, and he gave directions in 1783 for the regiment to be brought back to England for disbandment. In 1782, he

3776-530: Was compelled to seek refuge on the British sloop-of-war Halifax in New York Harbor. He then set up an offshore headquarters nearby on board the merchant ship Duchess of Gordon . In 1776, he dissolved the assembly and called for new elections in February. The new assembly was for independence, so Tryon dissolved it. During the spring and summer of 1776, Tryon and New York City mayor David Mathews conspired in

3840-470: Was eight times the sales of 1950. In the 1960s, the growth continued with the addition of Famous Photographers and an especially popular course, Famous Writers. European sales grew rapidly. By 1967, one officer said "we will soon have an empire on which the sun never sets." But acquisitions unrelated to art swelled the company's indebtedness, and a savage article by Jessica Mitford ripped Famous Writers for deceptive advertising and overblown promises. In 1972

3904-517: Was known as a "creative heaven." In the 20th century, a combination of industrialization and popularity among New Yorkers attracted to fashionable Westport—which had attracted many artists and writers—resulted in farmers selling off their land. Westport changed from a community of farmers to a suburban development. From the 1950s through the 1970s, New Yorkers relocating from the city to the suburbs discovered Westport's culture of artists, musicians and authors. The population grew rapidly, assisted by

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3968-517: Was named the fifth top-earning city in the US, with a median family income of $ 193,540 and median home price of $ 1,200,000. In 2018, data from the American Community Survey revealed that Westport was the 9th wealthiest city in the United States. The financial services sector employs 7,171 in Westport; half of whom commute daily to Westport. The financial services industry is a major segment of

4032-502: Was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-general. In 1784, he was made the colonel of the 29th Regiment of Foot , which was stationed in Canada. Tryon died at his home in London on 27 January 1788 and was buried at St Mary's Church, Twickenham , Middlesex , England . Tryon had a daughter by Mary Stanton, whom he never married. In 1757, he married Margaret Wake , a London heiress with a dowry of 30,000 pounds. Her father, William , had been

4096-514: Was ranked No. 1 for best high schools in Connecticut and 279th best nationwide." The school is in the Staples neighborhood. The district has two middle schools, Bedford Middle School and Coleytown Middle School. In September 2009, Bedford Middle School was awarded the government-honored Blue Ribbon Award . In 2020, Bedford Middle and Coleytown Middle schools were ranked No. 3 and No. 7 in the state, respectively. There are five elementary schools with

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