Weston Historical Society Continues World War II Film Series with “Tora, Tora, Tora”

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., KMS Partners, 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.

“Tora, Tora, Tora,” the highly acclaimed dramatization of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, will be shown on December 7th at 7:30p.m. at the Weston Senior Center, located at 9 School Road, in the Hurlbutt Elementary School in Weston. The title is the Japanese code word used to indicate complete surprise or “lightening attack”. The cast features Academy Award winners Martin Balsam and Jason Robards, as well as James Cotton, E.G. Marshall and James Whitmore.