Sunday, May 5, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
DID YOU KNOW that May 1, 1855 the population of Easton was 3,948. Plan to come to the Frothingham Memorial Hall today at 3 PM to view the video of King Philip's War prepared by David Ames. The video uses historians and historical texts to put the events in the war in perspective representing peoples on both sides of the battles. After the question and answer session light refreshments will be served. Call 238-3614 for information. Remember the spring Ken Martin bottle drive is this Saturday, the 11th, from 9-1 at the Station.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Your Weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
DID YOU KNOW that on April 26, 1822 Frederick Law Olmsted was born. The Rockery, which he designed, was at one time called "Jumbo". The Rockery or cairn was to be a "granite out-cropping" to help balance the view of Oakes Ames Memorial Hall as visitors approached from Main Street. At one time there was an eighty-foot flag pole at the top. Prior to World War II many of the stones were removed as they were considered a hazard to the motorists. It is believed it also was a tribute to those who served in the Civil War.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
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Sunday, April 21
DID YOU KNOW that April 19, 1775, 97 Easton militia responded to the "surprise" attack on Lexington and Concord. Forty-seven men led by Captain Abiel Mitchell marched along the old Stoughton turnpike, and Captain Macey Williams led his men on Bay Road. The Easton men remailed for at least a week in case another attack from Boston might occur.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Your weekly historical fact courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
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Sunday, April 14
DID YOU KNOW that April 11, 1865 General Lee surrendered to General Grant and the Civil War finally ended. Work was suspended throughout the North, and services were held in all churches.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
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Sunday, March 31
DID YOU KNOW that March 30, 1815 the Easton Methodists voted to use Bass Viol in the church service. The church was located at the intersection of Washington and Elm Streets across from the Grange and adjacent ot the Methodist cemetery.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
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Sunday, February 17
DID YOU KNOW that on Feb. 23, 1874 the future Governor Oliver Ames went to Mount Auburn Cemetery to view Truman Bartlett’s new monument? He thought “it was the best in the yard”. Do you know where there are examples of Bartlett’s work in Easton?
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
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Sunday, February 3
DID YOU KNOW that January 27, 1801 Daniel Wheaton of Bay Road was appointed Postmaster of Easton? The office was in a cottage just south of his home. The prior year the first post office was located in a Bay Road inn owned by Nathaniel Wetherby, who received his appointment as Postmaster of Easton, Norton, and Mansfield from President John Adams.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
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Sunday, January 27
DID YOU KNOW that the first Oliver Ames had a hog killed on this date in 1844. Would you believe it weighed 500 pounts!! Visit the Historical Society today to view the displays and activities of the winners of the local National History Day Contest.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society.
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Sunday, January 20
DID YOU KNOW that in 1778 twenty-three Easton men were camped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society.
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Sunday, January 13
DID YOU KNOW that on this date in 1714 Elder William Pratt, the first to minister to Easton, died. His gravestone in the cemetery on the south side of Church Street is the oldest in Easton. Be sure to visit the Historical Society today between 1 and 5 to view new displays and enjoy coffee and pastries.
