This exhibit explores the rich, layered history of Avon, Connecticut—from its earliest Indigenous inhabitants to its evolution as a 21st-century commuter suburb.

Designed to guide visitors through centuries of transformation, the exhibit begins by acknowledging the Indigenous populations that originally lived in the region, and the displacement that followed European settlement.

With Daryn Reyman-Lock, PhD of Sawdust and Strata as curator, a visual system was developed to honor the complexity of the content, while maintaining accessibility for a broad public audience. Exhibit panels combine interpretive text with curated imagery and subtle period-inspired graphics to support a clear narrative flow across sections.

The design emphasizes continuity and contrast—connecting the town’s colonial roots with its modern identity. The result is an exhibit that not only informs but invites visitors to consider how place, identity, and growth are shaped over time.

Outside, two companion interpretive signs enhance the museum’s exterior presence, making history accessible even before visitors step through the door.