History Matters!
We invite you to support the Weston History & Culture Center.
Please help us keep history alive by making a contribution to the Weston History & Culture Center. The Center is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and welcomes your long-term financial support as it is essential for achieving our mission to preserve our heritage for future generations.
It operates independently from town government and is not funded by taxpayer dollars. The WHCC is sustained by generous donations from local residents, local businesses, grants, programs, and volunteers.
The Coley House restoration, the Weston at Work exhibit, the archive that keeps growing every year — all of it exists because people who care about Weston's history decided to fund it directly. Every membership and every gift goes straight into keeping that structure standing.
Grant funding fluctuates year to year, which makes individual and business support even more directly load-bearing: contributions help install new exhibits, run educational programs, host community events, and maintain the historic structures across the 3.7-acre campus.
Give Online
The Weston Historical Society (tax ID: 06-6038732) D/B/A The Weston History and Culture Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Give any amount securely through PayPal, by card or with a PayPal account.
Donate with PayPal →Or mail a check payable to the Weston Historical Society to PO Box 1092, Weston, CT 06883.
Membership
Please help us keep history alive by renewing your membership or becoming a member. All members receive free admission to exhibits and tours of the Coley House, invitations to member-exclusive events, discounts on selected programs and events, and 100% satisfaction of knowing that you're helping to preserve Weston's history.
Pick the level that fits, or start with Individual — every tier gets you the same warm welcome.
If paying by check, please make checks payable to the Weston Historical Society.
Individual
$35
Free admission to exhibits and tour of the Coley House, invitations to member-exclusive events, discounts on selected programs and events.
Family
$60
Covers two adults and children under 18. All Individual benefits for the whole family.
Sustainer
$1,000
Includes Historian benefits, free admission to events and programs, and discounts on rental for private events.
Annual Appeal
Every donation helps us to install new exhibitions, provide educational programs, host community events, and preserve the historic structures across our 3.7-acre campus. Please help us with your donation so we can continue to serve Weston and surrounding towns.
Each year's annual appeal offers giving-level recognition for larger gifts: past appeals have recognized a $5,000+ "Benefactor" level (with private use of the museum and education center for an event of up to 20 guests, a name on the Donor Plaque, and a family membership), a $2,000 "Patron" level (private event use for up to 10 guests, plaque recognition, family membership), and a $500 "Historian" level (plaque recognition, family membership).
Figures shown reflect the most recent published appeal and may be refreshed for the current year — ask us for the latest giving levels.
All donations made by check must be made out to the Weston Historical Society. Please mail to: PO Box 1092, Weston, CT 06883
Read the 2025 Annual Appeal letter: what we accomplished this year (PDF) →
The Weston History & Culture Center operates as a private non-profit organization and receives no funding from the Town of Weston and is not a line item in the state's budget. It is not to be confused with the Weston government-supported Historic District Commission, which is appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
Planned Giving — The 40s Society
The Weston History & Culture Center's 40s Society is a community of forward-thinking individuals who are creating a lasting legacy of support dedicated to telling Weston's stories. By simply naming the Weston History & Culture Center in your estate plans, you automatically become part of this community.
The Society takes its name from the Coley House: built in 1841, the Greek Revival style house was lived in by five generations of the Coley family, and its restoration and reinterpretation focus on life in the 1940s.
Ways to give
Gifts can benefit you in different ways. Explore the option that best meets your financial goals while supporting the charitable work you care about.
- In your estate planning: include a gift to the Weston History & Culture Center.
- Make a charitable gift by transferring funds from your IRA.
- Name the Weston History & Culture Center as a beneficiary in a charitable remainder trust.
- Designate the Weston History & Culture Center as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy or other accounts.
- Contribute gifts of securities (stocks, bonds, CDs, etc.)
Interested in becoming a member of the 40s Society?
- Contact your legal or financial advisor about making a provision in your estate plans for the Weston History & Culture Center.
- Notify the Weston History & Culture Center of your intent to make a planned gift to the organization.
- We will then be in touch to welcome you as a member of the 40s Society and discuss your wishes for the gift.
This information is designed to give you general information about various ways of giving, including some of the potential financial benefits. It is not intended to provide specific advice about the legal or tax implications of charitable giving. Before making a gift, consult with your accountant, lawyer, or financial advisor for a thorough analysis of your individual situation.
Contact the Weston History & Culture Center — director@westoncthistory.org — 203-226-1804
