Weston Giving Away Historical Piano For Free

WESTON, MA — Weston is giving away a piece of town history. The town announced it is giving away a historical piano dating back to the 1900's which was once owned by the famed Smith and Jones families. The piano is housed in the historical Josiah Smith Tavern.

The town is willing to give the piano away for free as long as it ends up in a good home, a statement on Facebook reads, plus the cost of a reputable piano mover. The piano needs only minor restoration and tuning. The only known damage is to the front edge of the music support, which is partially broken off.

"The piano is said to possess a clear, sweet tone that is bright and good for the ragtime sound," the statement reads.

The Smith and Jones family were influential to Weston history. The Smith family owned one of the original farms in Weston, were prominent in Weston civic affairs and served in the Revolutionary War. Of the four important early houses within the area, two were built by the Smith family and occupied by successive generations of farmers into the 20th century.

The Jones family were best known as six generations who owned and occupied the historic Golden Ball Tavern at 662 Boston Post Road.

Anyone interested in the piano can contact the Town Manager's office at 781-786-5020.