The cover of “The New Yorker in Westport” book.(CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
The Westport Historical Society received the Connecticut League of History Organizations’ (CLHO) coveted Award for Merit for it book, “The New Yorker in Westport,” WHS officials announced today.
The award is a recognition of achievement in the preservation and interpretation of Connecticut history. The WHS is one of 12 organizations and individuals to be honored by CLHO at its annual conference set for Monday, June, 6, in Meriden.
The Award of Merit is given to institutions and individuals “who demonstrate the highest of professional standards, and who enhance and further the understanding of Connecticut history,” said Barbara Peck, WHS assistant director.
“The purpose of the Award of Merit program is to recognize the care, thought and effort invested in these contributions and to inspire and encourage others by acknowledging exceptional contributions to state and local history,” she said.
Founded in 1950, the CLHO is a Middletown-based, nonprofit, professional preservation organization focused on preserving and promoting state history.
For more information about the award program, contact CLHO at (860) 502-7705, or visit http://www.clho.org.
