West Boylston, Massachusetts

A Society preserving the past today - for the future.

2007 - 2008 program of events

Check back often for updates to this schedule!


Wednesday, October 3, 2007

4:30 P.M.

Simon Willard House and Clock Museum, Grafton, MA

Join us for a one-hour tour of the museum (from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.), and, if you like, for dinner afterwards at the Grafton Inn.  (6:30 p.m. reservation)

For those attending both the tour and the dinner, a bus will be provided to and from the Historical Society.  There is no charge for the bus and the museum.  Dinner is $18.00.  If you choose the tour alone, you are welcome to car pool from the Society building.  The bus and the car pools will leave the Bigelow Tavern at 4:30.

Dinner reservations must be received by September 25th.  Call the Historical Society to reserve a place and select your dinner option.


Wednesday, November 7, 2007

7:00 P.M. - Beaman Library

The Goddards

This is an informative and entertaining presentation about Dr. Robert Goddard and his wife Ester.

Robert, a professor at Clark University in the 1920s, was ridiculed for his fanciful ideas about space exploration, but he launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926 and was eventually called one of the fathers of modern rocketry.  Along the way, he shared a fascinating life with his wife Ester.

Sarah Bitticks, vice-president of the Auburn Historical Society, has meticulously researched the Goddards' lives and careers, and has presented this popular program many times.  "They called Goddard 'Crazy Bob' for a reason," says Ms. Bitticks.  Join us at the Beaman Library and find out why.


Sunday, December 2, 2007

3:00 - 5:00 P.M.

Christmas Open House, 65 Worcester Street

Lighting of the Christmas Tree on the Common immediately following.


Wednesday, March 5, 2008

7:00 P.M.

Old Time Movie Night

Make your own Sundae. Location to be announced.


Saturday, April 5, 2008

10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Old Stone Church History and Exhibit
Historical Society Open House


Wednesday, May 7, 2008

5:300 P.M.

Annual Meeting: School daze

At The Manor restaurant.  Details to follow in April.


2008 Bicentennial Events

2008 is our Bicentennial year.  Visit the site of the Bicentennial Committee for up-to-date information on events throughout the year.

 

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If you'd like to join us for one of these events, please contact the Society.

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Call the Society at 508-835-6971.

Be sure to tell us which event interests you.