Weston Historical Society Continues World War II Film Series with “Memphis Belle”

The Weston Historical Society continues its film and lecture series as part of their Memories of World War II – an Exhibition Celebrating Weston’s Contributions to the War with the showing of “Memphis Belle”.

“Memphis Belle” the 1990 drama about the last mission of the crew of an American B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, will be shown on November 30, 2016 at 7:30p.m. at the Weston Senior Center, located at 9 School Road, in the Hurlbutt Elementary School in Weston. The all-star cast includes Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz and Harry Connick, Jr. The film centers on the flight crew’s 25th and last mission during World War II. For a complete list of films and lectures, visit www.westonhistoricalsociety.org.

MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II

Memories of World War II commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the involvement of the United States in World War II with an emphasis on the stories of the 155 men and women of Weston who served in the Second World War. Over 60 individuals have contributed stories, memorabilia, photographs, armaments and medals for the exhibit. The Weston Historical Society’s Memories of World War II exhibit is open Sundays from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at the Coley Homestead at 104 Weston Road. The exhibit is sponsored by GaraveL Auto Group, Fairfield County Bank, Cohen & Wolf P.C., Friends of the Weston Library and the Weston Education Foundation. The exhibition and its related programs of films and lectures will run through to April 1, 2017.

THE WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Weston Historical Society, established in 1961, has more than 200 members. It is also open by appointment. Beginning November 13th, the museum will be open every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more information, or to arrange a private tour, please call our executive director Susan Gunn Bromley at 203 226-1804, email at info@westonhistoricalsociety.org, or visit our website at www.westonhistoricalsociety.org.