The design integrates historical interpretation, artifact display, and tactile engagement to illuminate three major areas of work: agriculture, domestic textile production, and small-scale manufacturing. The exhibition foregrounds the often-overlooked contributions of enslaved, free Black, immigrant, and women workers whose labor sustained Weston’s evolving economy.

Through carefully researched panels, object groupings, and interactive components, Weston at Work traces the community’s transition from self-sufficiency to industrialization. The project’s interpretive design connects visual storytelling with material culture — from farm implements and weaving tools to factory-made goods — revealing how production, trade, and technology transformed daily life. Designed for the Center’s Coley Barn, the exhibition brings new clarity to Weston’s working past while creating a visually unified, accessible visitor experience.