Programs 2011 - 2012
Grafton Historical Society
Programs for 2011-2012
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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.” |
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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 |
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Sunday, December 4, 2011 1:00-4:00pm 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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.
Mailing address: Grafton Historical Society
One Grafton Common
Grafton, MA 01519