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DID YOU KNOW: June 17, 1776

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DID YOU KNOW: that on June 17, 1776 Easton recommended independence to the Second Continental Congress?

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DID YOU KNOW: Richardson's Oakes Ames Memorial Hall

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DID YOU KNOW that June 13, 1885 "The American Architect and Building News" then the leading architectural journal in the country, published the findings of a survey to determine the best buildings in the country. Seventy-five architects mentioned 175 buildings. Richardson's Trinity Church in Boston was declared the best, and Richardson's Oakes Ames Memorial Hall in Easton was the tenth. PLAN TO VISIT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TODAY between 1 and 5 to view exhibits about the Geddes Family that came to Furnace Village from Scotland in the 1870s.

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DID YOU KNOW: Freemasons

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DID YOU KNOW that May 12, 1844, Paul Dean preached in Easton for the first time.  The Freemasons in Easton were members of the Paul Dean Lodge. Remember it is MOTHER'S DAY.

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DID YOU KNOW: Building Unity Church

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DID YOU KNOW that April 5, 1874 was Easter Sunday, and Oliver Ames (1807-1877) went with his nephew Oliver, the future governor, to look at the site for the church he was having built - Unity Church.

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DID YOU KNOW: Ames Free Library Opens

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DID YOU KNOW that on this date in 1883 the Ames Free Library opened.  This is the 130th year of service to the residents of Easton. A special event is being held "Celebratory Occasion at Langwater" April 28th in conjunction with the Easton Historical Society's 65 years. Visit the Easton Historical Society's Open House today from 1 to 5 to learn about Easton's trolley history.  

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DID YOU KNOW: Morse Thread Factory

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DID YOU KNOW that February 27, 1837 E. J. W. Morse bought a quarter interest in the property which became the site of the Morse Thread Factory?

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DID YOU KNOW: Unitarian Meeting House

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DID YOU KNOW that on Dec. 24, 1845 the dedication of the Unitarian meeting house was conducted (located on the Rockery).  Rev. Paul Dean was installed.

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Dwight Mac Kerron

8:58 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012

Was that after Old Oliver said, "pick the Unitarian?" The church controversy was unpleasant everywhere but in Easton was exceptionally divisive, too put it mildly.   more ›

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DID YOU KNOW: Easton Splits From Norton

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DID YOU KNOW that on December 21, 1725  Easton became incorporated as a town by the Genral Court of Massachusetts.  We were no longer Norton.

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DID YOU KNOW: First Easton Schoolhouse

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DID YOU KNOW that on December 14, 1770 the first Easton schoolhouse was built on Purchase Street. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL BE OPEN FROM 1 TO 5 TODAY.  ENJOY THE DISPLAYS, COFFEE, AND THE ITEMS ON THE GIFT TABLE.

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DID YOU KNOW: Mapping History

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DID YOU KNOW that according to the 1895 Atlas, Russell Avenue ran from Canton Street at Picker Lane to North Main Street, that Baldwin Street was not a dead end (it cut back to Center Street at its end), and that Kurley Street ran from Highland Street to Chestnut Street.

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Dwight Mac Kerron

9:29 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012

Where on N. Main St did Russell Ave connect?   more ›