Historical Society of Phillipston

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Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in & Country Fair at Red Apple Farm

OCTOBER 6th & 7th - 11 AM til 4 PM

Sponsored by

Phillipston Congregational Church & Agricultural Commission

Pumpkin Weigh-in on Sunday, Oct. 7th at 1pm

Giant Pumpkin Cash Prizes – Adult & Children Categories

Bring Other Items for Display between 8am & 10am on Sunday

Such as Canned Goods, Flower Displays, Veggies, etc.

Pie-judging Contest (3^rd Yr.) – Bring your pies on Sunday between 8am & 10am (label of ingredients, name & phone # on bottom)

Raffles Saturday and Sunday

Wood Raffles (Cord Wood & Pellets) - Ladies Benevolent Quilt Raffle

Miscellaneous Other Raffles = Drawings for Raffles – Sunday at 3pm

Chuck Wagon

Chili, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Soup & Drinks

Community Information Booths – Slightly Used Books – Jewelry

Bake Table – Coffee Can Pumpkin Auction - & Much More

For Kids: Decorate Your Own Cupcakes – Search in Hay – Face Painting

Scavendger Hunt – Pumpkin Painting

For More Information Call 978-516-8061

Posted Oct 2, 2018, 7:00 AM by Karl Hakkarainen

Grand reopening of our museum

Step back in time and see antique tractors, cars, and engines displayed on the museum grounds. Local and area collectors love to show their "toys" and share their knowledge. You will marvel at the detail work that has gone into the restoration of these pieces.

The program is free. Activities start at 9AM and continue until 4PM.

It's an event that children are sure to enjoy. They can sit on the tractors and get a free wagon ride, too.

This year we celebrate the grand reopening of the museum! The ceremony starts at 1 PM. The entire day is free and will be fun for the whole family. Lunch and refreshments will be available, too. For questions or further information, please call 978-939-5656.

Posted Jul 18, 2018, 4:23 AM by Karl Hakkarainen

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Historical Society of Phillipston, Inc.

2015-2016 Directors, Officers, and Committees

Board of Directors (Officers + Directors)
President – Jane French Vice President – Emelda Haughton Treasurer – Gerry Gariepy Asst. Treasurer - Leslie Dossett Clerk – Patricia Hawkins	Historian – Terri Johnson Curator – Jane French Director (1 yr) – Brian Ward Director (2 yrs) – Richard Hamel Director (3 yrs) – Nancy MacEwen
Assistants
Correspondence Clerk - Carole Gariepy	Membership Clerk – Kay Deans Asst. Curator - Terri Johnson
Building Committee
Chair: Linda Langevin Gerry Gariepy Gerhard Fandreyer Russell Flagg	Leo Reponen Peter Richard Dave Bramhall Jim Potter (Alternate)
Nominating Committee
Chair: Emelda Haughton Sally Kastberg	Bea Erickson
Program Committee
Chair: Carole Gariepy	Stephanie Flynn
Publicity Committee
Claire Adomaitis Kay Deans	Ryan Twohey Karl Hakkarainen
Hospitality Committee
Chair: Marie Lalena Marilyn Holway	Colleen Richard Mary Polchlopek
Ways and Means Committee
Chair: Emelda Haughton Nancy MacEwen	David Bramhall Evelyn (Dee) North

Mission

The Society’s mission is to cultivate an interest in the history of Phillipston through research and education as well as to collect, preserve and exhibit its historical artifacts and documents.

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Museum

The former Methodist church built c. 1849 and located on Rt. 2A has been converted into the Society’s 3-season museum.

Summer Hours

Wednesday and Sunday 1-3PM or by appointment.

The museum is dedicated to the people of town.

Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers who can welcome visitors during museum hours. Jane will train you on the exhibits and other features of the museum and help you with questions that visitors may bring. Society members and other townspeople who would like to help can call Jane at 978 249 4356.

Collections

The Society uses PastPerfect® museum software to catalog its collections.

Programs and Projects

Monthly Educational Programs

Topics are historical in nature and focus on some aspect of Phillipston's history. See our calendar for information about upcoming events. See the 2013-2014 program flyer (PDF) for additional information.

The Phillipston Tattler

The Society’s newsletter keeps members aware of programs, activities and resources of the Society.

The Spirit of Phillipston

A comprehensive history of the town written and illustrated by three members of the Society. This book is available through the Society for $30.00 plus shipping and handling.