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2022 - 2023 Society Events

As the Shrewsbury Historical Society transitions to in-person meetings at the 1830 Brick School, it was a Board decision that there will be a pause in providing refreshments, as there may be safety concerns. We invite you to bring your water bottle or your own coffee for the few first meetings as our ability to provide refreshments safely is assessed. Thank you for your understanding.
 

SEP 16-26
Shrewsbury History Week
Presenter: Shrewsbury Media Connection
Location: Shrewsbury Channels 28 and 328 HD
Click Link to View Programs: Program Listing

 
SEP 24
Spirit of Shrewsbury: Lessons in a 19th Century Schoolhouse
Presenter: Lynne McKenney Lydick
Location: 1830 School House
Time: Stop in any time from 10:00 AM until noon
Length: 30 minute school sessions start at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30
"This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council."
SEP 28
Reading Historic Paintings
Presenter: Tom Kelleher
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
OCT 26
Trailblazers by Timing - Activists by Choice
Presenter: Lynne McKenney Lydick
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
"This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council."
NOV 16
The Best Ever! Parades in New England 1788-1940
Presenter: Jane Nylander
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
DEC 3
All Aboard: Holiday Model Train Display & Penny Candy Sale
Location: 1830 School House on the Common, Shrewsbury, MA
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Enjoy the festive holiday themed Lionel O Gauge Model Train! Old fashioned penny candy will be available in prepackaged bags of 10 for 10 cents, while supply lasts! Wooden train whistles will be given to children courtesy of DeAngelis Railroad Contractors and the Shrewsbury Historical Society, while supply lasts. Various Shrewsbury History related gift items will also be available for purchase.
DEC 14
Reflections on Our Past
Presenter: Bill Whitehead and Members of the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury
Location: First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, MA
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 Minutes
FEB 1
Cases, Cabinets and Curiosities from the Historic Collection:                  A Curator's Report
Presenters: Linda Davis
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
FEB 15
Historically Speaking: Little Known Tales of Shrewsbury’s Past
Presenter: Erik Larson 
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
MAR 25
The Samuel Slater Experience (Private Tour)
Members Only 
Webster, MA
Time: 10:00 AM
APR 26
Stories in Stone: Historic Gravestones in Mountain View Cemetery
Presenter: Linda Davis and Martha Thomas
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
MAY /
JUNE
Third Grade School Tours as Scheduled
Presenter:
Location: 1830 House

 
MAY 24
Annual Meeting (Members Only) 
The Legacy of Silas Allen
Presenters: Linda Davis and Erik Larson with Christopher Kirk
Location: 1830 School House
Time: 6:30 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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