Museum Events 2025

April 12- 5pm-7pm- Members Only. - History Happy Hour at Cactus Creek in Weston. A ticket is required for admittance. Pick up your ticket at the museum. Not a member? You can join and pick up your admittance ticket at the same time at the museum. Space for this event is limited. Museum Hours- Wednesday - Saturday, 11AM- 4pm Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm

MAY 8 - 6:30 pm at the Weston Historical Museum (reservations required 816-386-2977)

The History of education in Weston and the rural one-room country schools in western Platte County prior to 1953. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about our local educational roots. Presented by Jerry Adams, West Platte Class of 1960.

Reservations Required; (816) 386-2977 Reception and refreshments at the museum

Juneteenth- June 14, 2025 begins at 11:00 am

The Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Celebrates 5th Anniversary

BAAC is excited to announce our annual signature event, the 5th Annual Juneteenth HeritageJubilee (JHJ5). Please join us at the Weston Red Barn Farm on Saturday, June 14, at 11:00 AM.

The Neighbors of Blackhawk Street ~1850-1920 is our 5th anniversary theme. We’ll honor and celebrate the rich history and the beauty of diversity of Weston’s historic Neighbors of Blackhawk Street with engaging storytellers, live music, poetry, shopping, booths showcasing souvenirs and lost arts, the popular African dance troupe- Dance In Motion. — plus the famous BBQ luncheon provided by the Weston Rotary returns.
Sponsored by BAAC Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign

JUN 28 -11 am at the Weston Historical Museum - Children’s Pioneer Talk

The Weston Historical Museum invites you and your children to step back in time into Weston's vibrant past as a bustling river town! Children will learn about pioneer life through engaging stories, they’ll create traditional toys in a hands-on activity, and experience history up close with the museum's artifacts. This event is for children ages 4-12, free of charge, and open to the public. Space at the museum is limited and reservations are required. Reservations Required: (816) 386-2977

November 9, 2025 Save The Date for the Annual Meeting and Dinner

Watch social media and this website for the date and details. Featured Speaker: To be announced

PROGRAM- TBA

DINNER RESERVATION FORM-

 Museum Members: $50 per person

 Non-Members: $60 per person (includes one-year museum membership)

Reservation deadline: TBA November, 2025

Make check payable to “Weston Historical Museum” and mail to: Weston Historical Museum, PO Box 266, Weston MO 64098

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NAME: _________________________________________ PHONE: ________________ Email: ________________________

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Weston Historical Museum Hours- Wednesday through Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm
No admittance fee

Museum will close for the Winter months from the middle of December, 2025 to March, 2026

During the winter months, museum volunteers clean and rearrange cases, add new displays, and file new additions