1999 | The Custom Shop proceeds transferred to Foundation
Posted OnSeptember 2, 2021 byThe continuing success of the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, which evolved to present 50 free concerts each summer, inspires Mortimer to sell his company and transfer the proceeds into the Foundation, laying the groundwork for a national network of outdoor Levitt music venues.Read More…
1974 | Original Levitt Pavilion opens
Posted OnSeptember 2, 2021 byResidents of Westport, Connecticut, transform the site of the town dump into a new community gathering space to enjoy free outdoor concerts, named the Levitt Pavilion in honor of Mortimer and Mimi’s support of the project.Read More…
1966 | Levitt Foundation is founded
Posted OnSeptember 2, 1966 byThe Levitt Foundation is created by philanthropists Mortimer and Mimi Levitt to formalize their support for the arts, culture and education.Read More…