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This February, the Grafton Historical Society will be holding a training session for anyone interested in becoming a docent for the society museum. Docents serve as hosts for visitors to the museum. The training, which is open to all interested parties, is Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the museum, located at One Grafton Common. The museum, which is open every Sunday from 2 to 4, houses an extensive permanent collection representing all aspects of Grafton’s rich history from the Colonial era forward. To sign up for the training or for more information, please call 508-839-0000.

Historical Society Offers Research Resources for Middle School History Projects

During the month of January, 2014, the Grafton Historical Society will be open Monday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3 to 5, and Sundays 2 to 4, for students working on projects for their Local History Fair. Students are invited to come in and use the many research resources available at the Society’s Museum, located at One Grafton Common. The museum contains an extensive collection of materials on a very wide variety of interesting local history topics – many of which may be suitable for their projects. Students can drop in and receive assistance in locating information relevant to their selected topics – or, for more information, call 508-839-0000.

Grafton Historical Society’s Big Band Program 

–=* Music and Recollections of the Swing Era *=–

The Grafton Historical Society will present popular Boston area entertainer and radio personality, Mel Simmons, in a retrospective on the Big Band sounds of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and the people who created them. The program is set for Sunday, February 2 at 2 p.m. at the South Grafton Community House.

“We are so happy to be welcoming the always popular Mel Simmons again this year – and we hope everyone will join us for his terrific program,” says Linda Casey, Grafton Historical Society President. “It’s sure to be an entertaining show combining the music of the era and fascinating stories about the band leaders and performers who made it so memorable.”

The South Grafton Community House is located at 25 Main St., South Grafton. A donation of $5 is requested.

For more information, contact Linda Casey, l-casey@msn.com, 508-839-0000.