Historical Society of Phillipston

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Family Day - July 22

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PHILLIPSTON, INC

Presents

FAMILY DAY AT OUR NEW LOCATION! On Saturday, July 22^nd

(rain date, Sunday, July 23^rd)

Next to the Phillipston Fire Station

“NEW” The former Ward Poultry Farm’s huge egg incubators

will be on display. Be sure to see it!

COME SEE THEM, HEAR THEM AND WATCH THEM RUN!!!!

Antique Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Engines & More!

Here on display by local antique motion enthusiast for the whole family!

IT’S A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

Hamburgs, Hot Dogs & other refreshments will be available for a fee.

For more information Call: 978-939-5656

IN ADDITION: WATCH ICE CREAM CHURN, Making Homemade

Ice Cream from 9 am til 12 noon, Serving Ice Cream All Day, Enjoy

Ice Cream the Old Fashioned Way

Posted Jul 19, 2017, 6:35 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.