Weston Historical Museum 601 Main Street, Weston, MO 64098
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Please visit us soon! Free Admission
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Hours Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Closed Mondays and Holidays Winter Schedule Closed mid December - mid March Museum can be opened for research and special groups by request During the winter months many museum cases are changed and deep cleaned for preservation. It is also a time to catalogue and file artifacts. Volunteers fill an important need in that effort. If you are interested in helping please call the museum at 816-386-2977.
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WESTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
601 Main Street
Weston, Missouri 64098
(816) 386-2977
Visit the Museum for a rare glimpse into Missouri History
Free admission.
For tours- Call (816) 640-2650
You can arrange your private group tours of Weston, the
Museum and Antebellum homes.
A new case for 2007 features West Platte
School uniforms, and items from Weston's
early school days.
A Women in War display was the centerpiece
of a reception honoring area women who
served our country.
Founded 1960
Exhibits feature displays depicting life in Platte County from
prehistoric days through World War II, including household items,
tools, glassware and china, furniture, historic documents and
everyday items of the past.
The museum was founded through the efforts of many Weston
citizens and the tireless leadership of Bertha Bless and Dr. R.J.
Felling.
Marian Gaskill served as the president of the museum for more
than 30 years. She is currently President Emeritus.
Diza Eskridge serves as the president of the Board and works
with the Curator, Carolyn Bless Larsen and the Director, Ann
Saugstad, to continue the legacy of the early volunteers so that
Weston's fascinating history will live on.
A Museum Board of Trustees and Museum Officers support the
volunteers and part time staff in their unending commitment to
preserve the area's history and welcome visitors.
The Museum offers a variety of Mini-Tours for groups of 15 or
more, with advance arrangements. For further information call
816.640.2650 or write P.O. Box 266, Weston, MO 64098.
The Historic town of Weston has many popular events scheduled throughout the year. For more information 816-640-2909 www.westonmo.com
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