What happened in Weston?
Complete Video Series Now Available
All eight episodes of “One Town in the American Revolution” are now available to watch.
These short (three-to-four-minute) videos focus on Weston people and events in 1774 and 1775, the two tumultuous years leading up to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Written by Pam Fox of the Weston Historical Society, the videos were produced by Alanna Muldoon of Weston Media Center and narrated by Alanna Muldoon (episodes 1–5) and Tim Armour (episodes 6–8).
Save the Date
Weston Historical Society Annual Meeting and Lecture
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00 Annual Meeting
7:15 Refreshments
7:30 Lecture
“Mid-Century Modernism in Weston” by David Fixler
Weston Public Library
All are Welcome
Declaration of Independence Well Celebrated in Weston
The following photos by Weston photographer Nicole Mordecai tell the story of two successful events: the September 8 Cocktail Party and September 13 festivities. Rain cancelled the Tavern Stroll, but visitors to the Josiah Smith Tavern and AIC enjoyed a second Declaration Reading, Magic Lantern Shows, children’s games, cider and donuts, and more. Events benefited the Weston Historical Society.
Sept. 8: Lincoln Minutemen stand outside auditorium as Molly Varnau (in costume) checks in guests.
Attendees around the cocktail bar.
Diana Chaplin, one of the event organizers, speaks from the stage.
Tricia Liu, Ann Wiedie, Tom Paine, and Artemis Willis reenact the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
The audience enjoys the reading of the Declaration.
Sept. 13: Reenactors at the Josiah Smith Tavern.
Abigail Adams with other reenactors.
Reading the Declaration of Independence.
Despite the rain, a large crowd gathered at the JST.
Some of the organizers, including Molly Varnau and Pam Fox of WHS.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Declaration Day events were organized by a Declaration Day Committee chaired by Diana Chaplin and Artemis Willis for the benefit of the Weston Historical Society. Committee Members: Alli Achtmeyer, Jeff Barz-Snell, Kristin Batejan, Avery Chaplin, Julia Chaplin, Em Dickson, Ted Dickson, Pam Fox, Heather Hilton, Alix Keating, Tricia Liu, Kate McGovern, Kathryn Miller, Elizabeth O’Connell, Tom Paine, Molly Varnau, and Gardi Willis.