Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot at Weston History & Culture Center
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 17, 2026
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Last of the month, repeating until December 17, 2026
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 17, 2026
A new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of a Revolutionary War-era Connecticut woman will be on view from May 9 through December 17, 2026 at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883. Parking and entrance are accessible from High Acre Road through the Visitor’s Center.
Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot highlights the story of Sarah Treadwell and the important yet often overlooked role women played during the American Revolution. Through personal history and historical context, the exhibit explores Sarah’s resilience as a wife, mother, and community member while her family took an active role in the fight for independence.
Visitors will learn about daily life during and after the Revolutionary War, the experiences of veterans and widows navigating the pension process, and the challenges faced by families living in the North Fairfield area, which later became Weston and Easton. The exhibit also sheds light on the broader contributions women made to sustaining homes and communities during America’s founding years.
Curated by Mark Brennan with research assistance from the Historical Society of Easton, the exhibition is funded in part by a grant from Connecticut Humanities in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary.
The exhibit is open during public hours every Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm and on the first and last Sunday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm. The museum is closed on holidays and holiday weekends.
For more information, visit westoncthistory.org.
