Phillipston Residents and Historical Society Members

Our Own Stories

October 15th at 7 P.M. in the Congregational Church Vestry

Everyone has a special object, maybe a tool, a dish, a stone, a piece of jewelry, a photo, a card, a book ... something that was given to you by someone special or it may be something you purchased or found, and that object has a story. Please bring your item (or items) and share its story. Some of the stories will relate to family history, others will be military connected, or a friend or job related. It may or may not have monetary value, but it is precious to you. A person once said, "What you give away lasts forever, what you keep to yourself is gone when you're gone." This will be a special and personal evening and we invite you to participate. There will be refreshments to enjoy following the meeting.

A Dramatic Historical Society Program on a Slave Woman's Life

Presented by Gwendolyn Quesaire-Presutti

April 24th at 7 P.M.

Phillipston Congregational Church Vestry

Gwendolyn is an accomplished actress and historical researcher of Women of Color, and she has combined these two skills to bring to life what it was like to be a slave for prominent people in history. In this program she will portray Oney Judge Staimes, the house servant for George and Martha Washington. She served them at their home at Mount Vernon and moved with them to the Capital after he was elected President. It's the story of the lowest in society working for the highest, insight into the life of the first President's household from a slave's point of view when slavery was allowed in all the states. (Massachusetts abolished slavery in 1781.)

All are welcome. It will be an unforgettable presentation, a good one for young people to experience as well. The Library is co-sponsoring this program with the Historical Society, and we are grateful to the Cultural Council for funding it. Light refreshments will be served following the program.