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-- Weston Historical Museum Hosts History Happy Hour at Parsons Home

The Weston Historical Museum’s second History Happy Hour on September 5, at the home of Kate and Jack Parsons, was a resounding success. Fifty guests, along with dedicated museum volunteers, gathered for an evening of drinks, charcuterie offerings, and a rare glimpse inside one of Weston’s most impressive residences.
The two-story brick home at 25180 County Road JJ, an imposing pre-Civil War structure, was built in 1845 by Lewis Pence, who migrated from Kentucky with his wife, three children, and enslaved individuals.
The house originally stood on 330 acres; the bricks were made on-site by slave labor. Over the years, several outbuildings have come and gone, leaving the home with expansive views of some of Weston’s renowned farmland.
The Parsons purchased the house in 1996 and painstakingly restored the deteriorating structure preserving the historical integrity. The property included a nearby building that Kate Parsons and her daughter, Christy Parsons Shafer, improved and renovated to accommodate Locust Grove Antiques and Interiors, which they opened a year later.
In 2012 their shared entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of Eventful at Locust Grove, a popular venue that hosts weddings, memorials, corporate meetings, and charitable events-- further enriching Weston’s cultural and economic fabric.
For the HHH event, guests were welcomed at the Eventful venue parking lot and directed through several of the property’s lush gardens to the event. Pete McCaffrey and Jeff Vandel served drinks as guests approached the home.
Members got to admire more gardens as they started their tour at the imposing front entry where Kate Parsons greeted each attendee. Since acquiring the property, the Parsons have not opened the home for commercial tours, making this an exclusive opportunity to experience its magnificence.
Inside, visitors were treated to an interior marked by fine architectural details and expertly curated décor.
Kate Parsons, a well-known interior designer, has filled the home with a unique blend of American antiques, European collectibles from her travels, and meaningful family heirlooms. The result is an atmosphere that is welcoming, comfortable and yet awe-inspiring.
The History Happy Hour series, hosted twice a year, offers museum members access to historically significant homes not typically open to the public. The events serve as a chance for members to connect with others who share a passion for Weston’s rich heritage and to simply have a good time while supporting the museum. The next History Happy Hour is scheduled for spring 2026.
If you’re not yet a member of the Weston Historical Museum, but enjoy history and community, consider joining. Memberships start at just $20 for individuals and are available online at www.westonhistoricalmuseum.org. You can follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram.
The museum extends a heartfelt thank-you to Kate and Jack Parsons and to the many dedicated volunteers who made the evening possible, especially the planning committee: Chairperson Christy Shafer, Kathi Vandel, Tracy Taylor Smith and Peg Strickland.