Fall for history this autumn at the Weston History & Culture Center (WHCC) at 104 Weston Road in Weston, CT. Explore new exhibits, guided tours, children’s activities and more 1pm – 4pm during Sunday Open Hours on September 27, October 4 and October 25, 2026. Tickets at the door: $5 adults, $3 kids ages 5 – 17, Free for children under 4 and WHCC members. Your admission ticket gets you tons of exciting opportunities to engage with history!
Hay and Axes and Looms, Oh My! Come explore our new, interactive exhibit, “Weston at Work”, in the historic Coley Barn. Learn about the history of agriculture, manufacturing, and textile production in Weston and Connecticut. Children can card wool, weave on a loom, use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale and more! With hands-on activities, rare Bradley Axe tools, farming implements, a working loom and countless historic images, “Weston at Work” allows visitors of all ages to actively engage in learning.
Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House and learn about life during the pivotal 1940s. No other historic house in Connecticut reflects the 1940s era! Experience how the Coley family would have lived, worked, and played on the home front during World War II. Children can play with 1940s toys and games, build with Lincoln Logs, type on an old typewriter, and dial a rotary phone.
In the Visitor’s Center, explore new exhibits highlighting local stories from the American Revolution. “Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot” honors a local woman whose steadfast support of her family’s role in the Revolution reflects the often-overlooked contributions women made during America’s fight for independence. “Local Patriots & Loyalists of the American Revolution,” examines the individuals and families from Weston, Fairfield, Wilton, Norwalk, and Ridgefield who found themselves divided — supporting either the Patriot cause or remaining loyal to the British Crown.
Explore art work created by Weston Middle School 8th grade students in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Thirteen talented young artists were selected to display their oil paintings depicting Weston and Connecticut history during the 1700s and early 1800s. Then enjoy eight selections from the middle school’s 8th Grade storybook project, where students have created picture books explaining the Declaration of Independence.
Bask in autumn splendor on the historic property. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on your visit. Stroll through the Daniel E. Offutt, III Sculpture Garden and explore the whimsical sculptures created by former Weston resident, philanthropist and artist, Daniel E. Offutt, III. Visit the Fraser Panels, historic bronze sculptures created by former local resident and nationally renowned artist, Laura Gardin Fraser.
The Weston History & Culture Center is located at 104 Weston Road Weston, CT. Parking is FREE and located in our parking lot on High Acre Road. Overflow parking along High Acre Road.
The Weston Historical Society D/B/A The Weston History & Culture Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. WHCC would like to thank its benefactors: The Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust and the Twenty-Seven Foundation. It also thanks its annual sponsors: Fairfield County Bank, Pullman & Comley, Esthetic Dental Group of Westport and Aquarion Water Company. “Weston at Work” is supported in part by grants and donations from the following organizations: CT Humanities, the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust, the Twenty-Seven Foundation, Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust, Flagstar Bank, Kiwanis Club of Weston and over 25 private donors.
