Programs 2011 - 2012

Grafton Historical Society

Programs for 2011-2012

Wed., September 14, 2011

7:00pm

Community Harvest Barn

37 Wheeler Road, NG

The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair– Accompany Patricia Perry, historic interpreter, on a visit to the” Greatest Show on Earth” where the world’s greatest achievements and inventions were collected in one place. 

Fee: $5.00 members/ $8.00 non-members  Reservations –(508) 839-0000  

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

1-4

Riverside Cemetery,

Corner of Millbury and Hudson

Grafton History Cemetery Tour- – Costumed interpreters will represent Grafton historical figures and will relate events of their lives.  Held at Riverside Cemetery, on the corner of Millbury St. and Hudson Ave. Use Hudson Ave. entrance. Tours every half hour. Raindate-Oct. 9.

Fee: $5.00 members/ $8.00 non-members/ Children $3.00

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Friday, November  11, 2011

11:00am

Grafton Common

Dedication of the World War II Monument

“Dedicated by the grateful citizens of Grafton to those who honorably served their country during World War II   1941-1945”  “In loving memory of those who gave their lives.”

Sunday, November 13, 2011

2:00pm

S G Community House

25 Main Street, South Grafton

Veterans Tell Their Stories – A panel of veterans of World War II will describe their experiences in the war. 

 

Free

Sunday, December 4, 2011

1:00-4:00pm

GHS Museum

One Grafton Common

Holiday Open House – The GHS Museum at One Grafton Common will be open for “Grafton Celebrates the Holidays.”

Refreshments will be served.

Free

Sunday, January 22, 2012

2:00pm

GHS Museum

One Grafton Common

Antiques Appraisal Program- Tom Tomaszek

Bring your collectibles and family heirlooms for assessment and appraisal.  Free admission.

Appraisals:  Members, $5.00 each item   Non-members, $8.00 each item

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

4:30pm

Community Harvest Barn

37 Wheeler Road, N.Grafton

Members Only Potluck Dinner

Speaker: Ice Harvesting  

4:30 Social Hour

5:30 Dinner

Sunday, March  25, 2012

                 2:00pm

Community Harvest Barn

37 Wheeler Road, N.Grafton

The Life and Times of a Civil War Soldier- Bill Cutler, Civil War Re-enactor will talk about the experiences of ordinary soldiers during the Civil War. He will describe the equipment, the uniforms, the individual battles, the prison camps, and the hardships of military life. Free

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

7:00pm

GHS Museum

One Grafton Common

Fashions in Flowers: Ornamental Gardens in the Early 19th Century- Christie Higginbottom, garden historian, will describe garden styles and flower varieties appropriate to early 19th Century N.E. homes.

Co-sponsored with the Grafton Garden Club. Fee: $5.00

Friday, April  28, 2012

5:30pm

Location TBD

Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner

The Grafton History Awards will be presented at an elegant dinner. Awardees and guest speaker will be announced at a later date.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

3:00pm

Location TBD

Victorian Tea – A traditional Victorian Tea will be served. Costumes and/or hats are encouraged. Both men and women are welcome.

Fee: TBD

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Grafton Common

45th Annual Antiques and Arts Show

 

 

*Programs subject to change. Reminders and updates will be sent to members and published in Grafton News.    

 For more information: (508) 839-0000.

Mailing address:      Grafton Historical Society
                                        One Grafton Common
                                        Grafton, MA 01519