Weds., September 26, 2012

7 p.m.

So. Grafton Community House,

25 Main St., S.G.

Grafton’s Praying Indians – New England Indian Historian, Paul Brodeur, will present a program on the history of the Nipmucs in Grafton, focusing on the influence of the Puritans on this native population.    More Info

                                                                                          Donation: $5

Thurs., October 18, 2012

7 p.m.

So. Grafton Community House, 25 Main St., S.G.

Witches – Patricia Perry, a costumed historic interpreter, will examine the history of witchcraft in New England and will demonstrate the perspectives of both the accused and the accusers. Audience members may find themselves accused of witchcraft and a trial may break out at any moment.               Donation: $5

Thurs., November 15, 2012      7p.m.

So. Grafton Community House, 25 Main St., S.G.

Honoring Our Veterans: A panel of Grafton’s Korean and Viet Nam War Veterans will relate their personal combat experiences during these wars.

Sun., December 2, 2012

2 p.m.

GHS Museum

One Grafton Common

Holiday Open House – The GHS Museum at One Grafton Common will be open for “Grafton Celebrates the Holidays.” The society’s exhibit on Grafton’s historic shoe industry will be on display, refreshments will be served.                                                           

Sun., January 20, 2013

2 p.m.

Grafton Community Barn,

37 Wheeler Road

Members Only Potluck Dinner with entertainment

This dinner has become an annual mid-winter event. Great food, wonderful company, engaging entertainment.

                                             Reservations: Nancy Deschenes, (508) 839-2944

Sun., February 10, 2013

2 p.m.

GHS Museum

Genealogy Workshop – This program will provide attendees with a hands-on guide to getting started in researching family histories.

  Reservations-(508) 839-0000                                           Donation $10

Sun., March 10, 2013

2 p.m.

So. Grafton Community House

Nostalgic Music of Jimmy Durante, George M. Cohan, and others – An afternoon of old musical favorites by entertainer Mel Simmons.

                                                                                            Donation: $5

Sun., April 14, 2013

3 p.m.

Polish Hall

Main Street, South Grafton

Victorian Tea – An elegant afternoon tea with music, entertainment, and assorted dainty pastries and sandwiches served by costumed hostesses.   

                                                                                            Donation: $20

Friday, April 26, 2013

Grafton Inn

Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner

                                              Reservations: Linda Casey, (508) 839-0000

Sat., May 18, 2013

9-3

Grafton Common

Grafton History Day Celebration– Civil War re-enactors will set up an authentic encampment on the common with demonstrations, artifacts, and interpreters available to answer questions. Grafton Garden Club Plant Sale, other civic organizations demonstrators and vendors will be represented.         

Sat. May, 18, 2013

Pleasant Valley Country Club, Rte. 146, Sutton

Costume Ball – Elegant dining and dancing to celebrate the 150^th anniversary of the Grafton Town House. This is a fundraiser, in collaboration with Apple Tree Arts, and the Grafton Historic Commission, for renovation of the Great Hall in the Town House.           Tickets: (508) 839-0000                                                                       

Sat. & Sun, June 1&2, 2013

1-4

GHS Museum,

History in Bloom– Members of the Grafton Garden Club will create floral interpretations of several historic museum artifacts. The floral arrangements will be on display at the museum each afternoon.                                                 

Sat., June 15, 2013

9-3

Grafton Common

Antique Show and Sale