Weston Historical Society
... collecting, preserving, educating
Five members of the Fifes & Drums of the Lincoln Militia Men entertained at Weston's Spring Fling, May 2009. WHS volunteers gave tours of the Josiah Smith Tavern and served lemonade and cookies on the porch. Special thanks to Mary Harder. (Photo courtesy of Glen Harder, l-r: Don Hafner, Ruth Hodges, and Weston residents Reed Harder, Mary Harder, and Kelly Pendergast)
Collecting
The Society collects Weston-related items from all time periods, including this 2008 Land's Sake Harvest poster. We welcome donations.
Preserving
Henry Davenport's oil painting of the rear of the Josiah Smith Tavern was professionally cleaned for the 2011 Artists Look at Weston exhibition.
Educating
Pam Fox setting up a new exhibit at the WHS display case at the Weston Public Library.
ABOUT US
The Weston Historical Society
History
The Weston Historical Society Inc. is a private, non-profit organization
run entirely by volunteers. It was founded in 1963 at the time of the town's 250th Anniversary.
Click here for historical information about
the Society and how it differs from the Weston Historical Commission, which is part of town
government.
Our Mission
Our mission is to collect, preserve, and make available artifacts
relating to the history of Weston, and to educate residents about our community heritage.
Collections
The Society’s collections include
objects, photographs, books, and archival records and memorabilia.
Programs and Exhibitions
The society fulfills its educational mission through lectures, publications, our website, and exhibitions such as Artists Look at Weston and our acclaimed tercentennial exhibition The Farmers' Precinct: Three Hundred Years of Weston History."
Our Funding
Funding for the Weston Historical Society comes primarily from membership
dues and additional member contributions. Your membership
is vital to our mission. For special projects we seek special gifts and grants.
The society also has a small endowment.
Headquarters
The Weston Historical Society is located in the Josiah Smith Tavern, 358 Boston Post Road, across from the Weston Town Green.
Josiah Smith Tavern at Christmas 2008
Open Hours
Most Tuesdays 9-12 noon and by appointment (781-893-3093)
Mailing Address
Weston Historical Society
P.O. Box 343
Weston, MA 02493
Exhibits
The Weston Historical Society maintains display cases in the Weston
Public Library reading room and Town Hall first floor hallway. New exhibits go first to the
library and, approximately six weeks later, to the Town Hall.
To see a partial list of topics of previous exhibits, go to the Discover Weston
page.