1804
Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark camped close to Weston on July 2, 1804. A Lewis & Clark exhibit is located in the old Weston railroad depot, currently used as City Hall. The exhibit chronicles the journey of the Lewis & Clark expedition, focusing on its stop in this area on its way up the Missouri River.
1819
The Western Engineer Riverboat
As early as1819, an experimental boat, the Western Engineer, steamed north for the Yellowstone River expedition. The riverboat included a crew to perform science and engineering functions and U.S. Army topographical engineers. Artist- Ismert, Cornelius M.1948
1837
Weston, Missouri Established
Joseph Moore founded Weston by taking a land claim and building the first cabin at the present intersection of Market and Main. artist rendering- Dr. R.J. Felling
1837
Salem Christian Church Founded
The building is constructed in rural Weston, 1841.
June 19th, 2021
First Juneteenth Celebration
First Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Weston at the City Park (now Ben Holladay Park).