250k by the 250TH
We are thrilled to announce the formal kick-off of the campaign for the Sherborn History Center. Our theme of 250k by the 250th is reflective of our commitment to raise $250,000 by June 17 - a special anniversary with great significance for America and our beloved Sherborn. That was the date 250 years ago when the Battle of Bunker Hill took place. Forty-eight men from Sherborn fought in that battle, and many of their descendants have given so generously to our town. This will be so much more than a history center. It is our chance to continue our mission in
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Public Forum on the Sherborn History Center & Museum Monday, March 10, 7PM Sherborn Police Department Online via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82301058059?pwd=2hoVRcBFFZ7lUHNqc1TIsaooaajM1Y.1 Meeting ID: 823 0105 8059Passcode: 334377 Come hear members of the Sherborn History Center and the architect discuss the new proposed home in the library, see renderings from the architect, and get all your questions answered. There will be a presentation, followed by Q&A and dialogue.
Three benches made from historical Sherborn sycamore tree to be auctioned. what to know.
Norman Miller, The MetroWest Daily NewsThu, December 12, 2024 at 4:47 AM EST SHERBORN — When Deacon Joseph Dowse moved to Sherborn in 1780 during the American Revolutionary War, he planted four trees — two sycamores and two ashes. The last of those trees, a 243-year-old sycamore, came down last year from the spot that it had stood, overseeing North Main Street (Route 27) and known as Dowse Corner. Now, there's an opportunity to own a piece of that historical tree. As part of Sherborn's 350th celebration, three benches made with pieces of the downed sycamore are being auctioned off to raise money for
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The Big Split
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 126:30—7:45 PMCommunity Room Sherborn Library 4 Sanger St. , Sherborn , MA, 01770 Did you know that Holliston & Sherborn used to be one? Why did they split 300 years ago?! Join us for a look back at this historic event. Presentation led by each Town's Historian Betsy Johnson & Joanne Hulbert. Register on the Sherborn Library website: https://sherbornma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-big-split/
Discovering New England Stonewalls With Kevin Gardner
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 / 10:30-11:30 AM / SHERBORN LIBRARY Kevin’s informal talk covers a few of the main topics of his book about New England stone walls, The Granite Kiss (Countryman Press), touching on history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics. He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed overtime, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Other topics may include: differences in approach between historical and contemporary wall-builders, a discussion of
Sherborn Stories: A 350th Community Project
Among the many Sherborn History Center & Museum’s 350th programs is a digital effort called Sherborn Stories. Created to dramatically increase our digital history presence, this is a crowd-sourced, community-wide effort to connect past & present through local stories of all scopes and sizes. Join us and learn about the innovative program’s goals and processes, and take a trip into Sherborn’s everyday life past with a site tour. The session will include a burst of joint exploration to see what we can collectively uncover about a potential story waiting to be revealed. Optional but encouraged: bring along a tablet or laptop
Ask the Curator
Tuesday March 26th from 4-6pm, in the Local History Room of the Sherborn Library, Curator Martha Mahard will be available to help with research questions, and share her interest in historic documents. Drop in and say hello!
coming on April 3rd
Part of our ongoing program of fascinating in-depth looks at our local history. Please join us on April 3rd1
