Join the Grafton Historical Society on Saturday, Junne 18th for the Annual Antique & Arts Show. Antique & Art vendors will line beautiful Grafton Common offering high quality Antiques and craft items for sale. Music and food will be available to add to the festive spirit. An admission of $5.00 goes to the society for maintenance and monthly programs.
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On Sunday, April 3rd at 2 PM, the Grafton Historical Society will host author Claire Gem as she presents “Electricity” a romance novel with a supernatural twist. When your inspiration comes from a creepy old building on the grounds of Grafton State Hospital the story is sure to keep you in suspense. You can pre-order books that will be selling for $12.00 by calling 508-839-0000 or by emailing graftonmahistoy@gmail.com. http://graftonhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/image.png
Sunday. December 5th the Grafton Historical Society will welcome guests for the townwide celebration known as Grafton Celebrates the Holidays. From 12 – 1:30 children 5 – 7 can be registered for Storytime, crafts and a light snack. From 2 – 4 the museum will be open for a Holiday Tea including gluten free and regular pastries. Stop by, there is always something new at the museum!
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The LWV Grafton & Shrewsbury and The Grafton Historical Society are joining together to bring you an amazing free performance of “I Now Pronounce You : Lucy Stone”, by award winning playwright and living historian, Judith Kalaora. Suitable for all ages, “History at Play’s compelling story-telling is a window into the motivations that drove celebrated American women to push boundaries that changed the course of our society.” writes Josh Lederman, NBC Political Correspondent. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Grafton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the MASS Cultural Council, a state agency.
Inspired by 19th century Retail Advertisements, Grafton artist Charlotte Ecker will teach Print Making on Paper at the South Grafton Community House, October 24th at 2 PM. Registration is required by calling 508-839-0000 or emailing graftonmahistory@gmail.com. A ten dollar fee covers materials provided by artist.http://graftonhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Retail-Advertisement-Poster.pdf
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Join in this special event to remember and honor our heroes. On Sunday, September 26th, 2 pm at the South Grafton Community House 24-27 Main Street, South Grafton the stories told by our guest speaker, Christian de Marken will remind you what bravery looks like. See the American flag sewn by his Belgium mother in her darkened bedroom awaiting it’s reveal once the American’s were victorious. Hear the story of his American father’s capture. Christian will complete the story with his own military service stories as a translator for USA forces in France.
What is your families military history? You are welcome to share those stories as well.
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With a deep love of nature and a devotion to plein air painting, Bernard Corey, an impressionist artist from Grafton, has rendered the seas of Rockport and the bucolic farms of New England in a sensitive and tranquil style.
Ten of his paintings have been selected to be exhibited in the Grafton Historical Society Museum, 71 Main Street in South Grafton, beginning on September 11. The paintings are on loan from the collection of the Corey family.
On September 11, the GHS Museum will host Art in Bloom. Corey’s ten paintings on exhibit will be interpreted in floral arrangements by members of the Grafton Garden Club: Helen Blazis, Fran Branhall, Theresa Dindinger, Ava Fantasia, Evelyn Guillette, Carolyn Jakubiak, Chrystal Paul, Jessica Reese, Elizabeth Weeks, and Rita Zeffert.
A Gala Preview with wine and hors d’oeuvres is planned for members of the Grafton Historical Society and the Grafton Garden Club on September 11, 2021, from 7 -9 pm. The wine is generously provided by Five Star Liquors of No. Grafton. Support is also provided by Savers Bank. A $5 donation is suggested. For reservations, please contact 508-839-0000 or graftonmahistory@gmail.com .
Art in Bloom is open to the public on Sunday, September 12, from 1 – 4.
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As we look back at the 1918 Influenza it seems like we are reliving that historical pandemic in today’s world. It came without warning much as it did for today’s cities and rural areas, but in 1918 it also affected the military spread throughout the world. This story, written by society member Elizabeth Weeks was posted in the Grafton News as a remembrance of the 100th anniversary of that impact full event. The similarities are striking. http://graftonhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1918-flu-outbreak-pdf.pdf
The Grafton Historical Society wants to hear from you about your experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The Society is collecting stories of what it is like living through the pandemic and images of how life has changed. The Society plans to create an archive and needs contributions from Grafton residents.
What is your life like right now? What experiences are you
having? What are you seeing that is different? Please send your stories,
personal accounts, and photos to: graftonmahistory@gmail.com
If you have questions, please call or text
508-320-1173. The Society’s website is graftonhistoricalsociety.org.
President: Nancy Therrien
Vice President: Kristen Remillard
Treasurer: David Therrien
Secretary: Maureen Clark
Curator: Julie Tripp
Curator: Barry Smith
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Weeks
Helen Blazis
Rita Whiting
Robert Aberg
Reid Blute
Holly Cronos
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New book and other items for sale from the Historical Society!
