It’s that time of week for every Weston history fan, brought to you by the Weston Historical Society. This week is a WHAT is it Wednesday! ++ Hint: In 1838, Samuel Bingham purchased water privileges to set up his mill along what was known as the Great Country Road. He made machinery for the manufacture of coarse woolen goods; however,
Read moreBoth owlets are currently in US History class, just like most juniors in Weston schools. Not to hurt any US history teacher’s feelings but they are pretty tired of the American Revolution. Given the area we live in (Lexington and Concord are our famous neighbors), students seem to get extra close to this period in American history, though perhaps every
Read more++ If you didn’t already know, the Weston Historical Society has quite an active Facebook page these days. There are many wonderful stories which the Owl doesn’t always have time to pick up, but you can find the stories here at the Weston Historical Society facebook page (or pick up a copy of Pam Fox’s From Farm Town to Suburb
Read moreThe newsletter update on the Josiah Smith Tavern has arrived at the Owl burrow. I am unable to use the title of their update which is the “Josiah Smith Tavern Reuse.” That sounds like recycling. No, the renovation and reopening of the Josiah Smith deserves more. It deserves JoSTice. You can find past updates and pity Owl commentary by searching
Read moreHistory and quiz fans alike, it is time for the Weston Historical Society’s Where Is It Wednesday. Hint: This photo was taken in 1889 shortly before a fire destroyed the buildings. It was quickly rebuilt and served as a perfect summer escape among the pastoral landscape and flower beds, winding trails and shaded lanes, and the streams and ponds in
Read moreAs most everyone knows, Weston is the home to the second largest museum of stamps in the country. Oh fine, there are only two museums of stamps in the country but we have the second largest. Guess where the biggest one is. No, not Newton. You will have to read this past Owl to find out the answer because I’m
Read moreHow can we be talking about trimming taverns and holiday activities already? Wasn’t it just the start of soccer season? I am so confused, maybe because both Weston High School soccer teams are in the playoffs right now (girls at home tonight at 6 pm against Newburyport, boys away at 6:30 pm at Pembroke, go ‘cats, like how I fit
Read moreOK, Weston History Buffs. It’s that time of the week. Time for Where Is It Wednesday, brought to you by the Weston Historical Society. Hint: This bridge was originally constructed in 1849 and partially collapsed shortly thereafter. It was rebuilt with a temporary fix until a permanent solution could be made, which came about in 1889. By 1903, it had
Read moreOn Sunday October 29, the Historical Society of Weston and the Golden Ball Tavern co-sponsored a program about two of the three oldest cemeteries in Weston–the Farmers’ Burial Ground (1703) and the Central Cemetery (1792). The second oldest of the three, by the way, is the South Burying Ground on South Avenue (1790) but that was not on the tour
Read moreWeston Historical Society is pleased to announce that environmental historian and Land’s Sake co-founder Brian Donahue will be the guest speaker at the 2023 WHS Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 1 at the Weston Public Library. The program will begin with the annual meeting at 7 pm, followed by refreshments at 7:15 and the lecture at 7:30. If you have not met
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