“Weston at Work” Opens, October 5
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150 years ago Weston had something of a bustling economy of agriculture and manufacturing. But times, technology, and transportation changed. By the early 20th century, most of the population had moved on.
You can learn about this chapter of the town’s past at a new exhibition, “Weston at Work,” opening on Sunday, October 5 from 1:00 to 5:00 at the Weston History & Culture Center. Admission for the debut is free.
Going forward — the exhibition is permanent — you can visit on Thursdays and Sundays (excluding holidays) from 1:00 to 4:00. General admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages five to 17. It’s free for children age four and under. It is also free for WHCC members.
On a tour of the exhibition you will see historic pictures and maps, machines, rare tools, farming and dairy equipment, and samples of textiles produced at the time, many on a working loom. Children have a chance to try their hands at carding wool, weaving on a loom, and raising a kid-size bale of hay.
The exhibition also tells the story of the people who helped put Weston to work in eras past, their struggles and successes. This includes families who had been here for generations, immigrants, people of African descent, men, women, and children.
A modern washing machine. Modern then, anyway.