MAY 1ST, BREAKFAST OR LUNCH, 10 AM, WESTON CAFE, WESTON, MO‬

[Al Hayes]

It’s been a long time since we’ve been to the Weston Cafe in Weston, MO. I’ve been itching to do this ride for some time now. I’m assuming most of us have been here before and it needs no introduction. With that being said, the Weston Cafe is known for its delicious menu options and warm hospitality, making it a favorite spot for most everyone. This is always a fun place to ride. Afterwards, if you should decide to, you can take a tour of historical “Old Town Weston.”

A HISTORICAL POINT OF INTEREST: (for all you history buffs)

Weston (population 1,631) was founded in 1837 and was the first settlement in the Platte Purchase, a six-county area ceded to Missouri by the Sac and Fox Indian tribes. A steamboat port on the Missouri River across from Ft. Leavenworth, the community was the principal marketplace for the fort and an important point of departure for travelers headed west. Weston flourished during its first 20 years of existence.

In the 1850s, however, a series of fires devastated the town, and later the Missouri River shifted course, leaving Weston without a port. Future growth never matched the pace of the early years, but its slow pace helped to ensure that Weston’s historic buildings would survive into the 21st century. In 1972, 16 city blocks and parts of eight additional blocks were designated as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

The largest structure in downtown Weston is the St. George Hotel, which was built in 1845 and then rebuilt after an 1890 fire. Vacant since 1984, the hotel was completely rehabilitated and reopened in 2004. A result of a public/private partnership, the restored hotel again offers travelers guest rooms and suites.

The Weston Historical Museum is housed in the former Weston Baptist Church. In addition to its displays and library, the museum offers community tours and the popular “Cemetery Strolls Into The Past.” While touring local cemeteries, visitors meet re-enactors who portray lives from Weston's past, including descendants of Daniel Boone, Robert E. Lee, and early Weston slaves.

If the weather cooperates as it has been forecasted it will be a beautiful 75º day. A riding day like that can’t be beat! Breakfast is served until 11am. “Happy Trails” and I wish you all a safe and enjoyable day. Hope to see you there!

WESTON CAFE
407 Main St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2224

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Here is a link to the 2024 Spring Rendezvous in Mountain Home, AR:
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[Al Hayes]

Well, the day turned out just as I expected, no precipitation and 75º! In making my way to Weston this morning I thought I might not get there until lunch time with all the traffic delays and obstacles I encountered. But I arrived just a little after 10am with bells on my toes!

It was good to see all of you who could make it today. After getting home and learning about Westmoreland, KS being almost wiped off the map by a horrific tornado yesterday, I was more thankful and appreciative of the wonderful day we had today. My prayers go to the many who lost their homes and possessions . . . only to be left with nothing but their lives and the clothes on their backs, to start life over again.

Before viewing the photos of the day, just a quick note to say that Mick Lowe has offered to lead our rides for next two weeks while I’m attending to some other business this month. Then Swanee has offered to cover for me while many of us will be attending our “Spring Rendezvous” at the end of this month.