The Weston Historical Society Will Change Its Name

WESTON, CT — The Weston Historical Society has changed its name to the Weston History and Culture Center.

Removing "society" from its name is part of a rebranding effort that began during the pandemic and "emphasizes the diversity of the Center’s current programs and its plans for the future," according to a news release.

"The Weston History and Culture Center has always been more than a museum and archive," said Leigh Meccay, the group's president. "Our rebranding enables us to highlight the broad range of exhibits, events and programs. We understand how important it is to create a welcoming place in Weston where people of all demographics can come together and enjoy our rich history as well as our educational and cultural programs."

In coming weeks, visitors will notice new signage appearing with the Center’s logo on Weston and High Acre roads, the corner where the museum is located. Other changes will include the new website name, www.westoncthistory.org, along with additional announcements on upcoming programs.

Announcement of the non-profit’s rebranding coincides with its plans for the grand reopening of the Coley House on the Coley Homestead on Oct. 1. After Oct. 2, the Coley House will be open every Thursday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. for tours.

The Center's most recent exhibition, "The Curious Case of Eleven O’clock Road- How Weston Got Its Place Names," opened Sept. 1. The exhibit explores how early settlers saw their world and how the town developed and will be open every Thursday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. through Mar. 26, 2023.