When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 1pm - 4pm
Where: Weston History & Culture Center: 104 Weston Rd. Weston, CT ( Parking and entrance accessed from High Acre Rd. Tickets and Check-in Visitor's Center)
Buy tickets at the door: Cash, Credit Card and Check accepted.
WHCC Members: FREE
Any child 4 and under: FREE
General Admission: Adults $5.00
General Admission: Child 5 - 17 $3.00
Exhibits, Tours, Sculptures, Family Fun & More!
Special Native American presentation outside on our lawn today! FREE EVENT!
The Coley House will be closed for tours today.
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.
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.
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.