The Museum of American Glass in West Virginia, the Weston Historic Landmarks Commission, and the Weston Planning Commission are partnering to host the traveling “Crossroads in Rural America” exhibit created by the Smithsonian Museum System.

 

This exhibit, the collaboration of the City of Weston, West Virginia Humanities Council, and the Smithsonian will open on Oct. 6, with a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m., and stay for six weeks.

 

This exhibit explores themes of rurality in the United States, something that many West Virginians will be able to relate to and take meaning from. Visitors will be encouraged to see how their community fits into the themes of the Crossroads exhibit and think about where their community is going.

 

In addition to the Crossroads exhibit, Weston will host several complementary events throughout the six weeks. Events will include: Literary readings, heritage music, square dancing, fiber arts demonstrations, Living history events, including a civil war reenactment and a reenactment of the Exchange Bank robbery will also take place throughout October and the beginning of November.

 

A panel discussion on the history of mental health in our state will take place on World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10, at The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

 

 An Evening with Weston’s Best and Brightest 1887, an original play on the history of the town, will also premier during these events.

 

At the Weston Masonic Temple, the play will be in town for three nights, Nov. 9, and Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., and also Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. This play will explore the history from Weston via its prominent historical figures and explain how the town became what it is today.

 

Guided and brochure guided tours of the historic downtown will also be available throughout the six weeks. This 40 stop tour is also accessible via https://www.theclio.com/tour/1774