Weston Kiwanis presents “The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum” on Saturday, June 5 at 8:30AM  

The talk will be at Norfield Church Parrish Hall, 64 Norfield Rd in Weston and via Zoom at https://westonkiwanis.org/events?meeting=370708.  All are welcome to attend.                     

Jeff Rogart, historian and educator, will speak about the mansion which is regarded as one of the earliest and most significant Second Empire Style country houses in the United States. Built in Norwalk by renowned financier and railroad tycoon LeGrand Lockwood from 1864-1868, the Mansion, with its unparalleled architecture and interiors, illustrates magnificently the beauty and splendor of the Victorian Era.

The Mansion was a technological marvel of its time: it had indoor hot and cold plumbing, gas lighting, ventilation, and a central heating system that burned a ton of coal a day. Indeed, there is no comparable mansion museum in our state. Built during the Civil War and still inhabited during the Great Depression, there is no institution in Connecticut that is better able to bring to life these significant events in American history.

About Kiwanis:  Weston Kiwanis is Weston’s premier community service organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children.  Through projects and philanthropy we support worthy causes in our area while offering lasting friendships and fun.  All are welcome.  Find out more at westonkiwanis.org

For more information, please contact: Rick Goldenberg, Weston Kiwanis Board Member, rickgoldenberg100@gmail.com, 203-820-4540