SHARON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Sharon Massachusetts

Location: 16 High Street, Sharon Massachusetts
Mailing address: P.O. Box 175, Sharon MA 02067-0175
Telephone: 781.784.9966
Electronic mail: sscho46@hotmail.com
President: Jan Ruhl Parr
 
The Yellow Schoolhouse Museum is accessible
to those who are physically challenged.

LOCATION and HOURS | AT THE MUSEUM | SOCIETY EVENTS
 
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Preserving the rich heritage of Sharon for over 27 years.
 
Admission is FREE.

 

Watch this box for announcements

Quarterly Meeting

September 16 at 7:00
7:00 pm View the new agricultural exhibit in the Carriage House
7:30 pm Program: Meet “Prudence Gray”
                 18th Century Dame School Teacher
 


Open House at the New Carriage House

September 25   1:00 to 4:00 pm

The public is invited to view the new agricultural display

Refreshments will be served


Barn Sale Clearance

October 2      9:00 am to 1:00 pm


Sharing Memories of Sharon

November 18      9:30 am


Sharon Creative Art Association
Art Show and Sale

November 21     1:00 to 4:00 pm



Click here to
Support our Carriage House Fund Raiser
Please print the page and send in a donation.

Click here to see  
The items for sale at The Museum Gift Shop

 

C O N T E S T !

Click here to view a 3 minute video
of the Sharon Advocate being published in 1987
at 66 South Main where the CVS is now.

Then, if you can name anyone it the video, email your answer

to ilanfisher@hotmail.com

Winners will be announced at the end of the contest.


 
 
 


View Old Post Cards from the Museum's collection

Some for sale
 


Our popular 1976 Bicentennial History is back!

Long out of print, the so-called
"Red Book" of Sharon's History
has been reprinted in paperback.

Don't miss out on this limited edition.
The initial print order is for 50 volumes

Click below for:
  Picture of jacket   Text on back of Jacket

To read Chapter 7 about Deborah Sampson, click on this line.

The cost for the book is $24.95
Books can be mailed for an additional $5.00 shipping cost.

To get your copy, visit the museum, or
send your check payable to:
Sharon Historical Society, PO Box 175, Sharon, MA 02067-0175



  MUSEUM LOCATION
   The yellow schoolhouse, 16 High Street, Sharon   Click here for map
   
MUSEUM and GIFT SHOP HOURS
   We are open to greet visitors Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m.
 
Our gift shop offers items of Sharon interest including books, maps, magnets, mugs, puzzles and other items.
Links to
Our Advertisers
 
 

Sharon Stories
 
 


 

Sharon Real Estate

Listening, advising, and helping people
since 1984

David G. Nelson
7 81-784-3313


Residential Brokerage

 


Sharon
42 Pond St.

Mansfield
100 Forbes Blvd.

East Walpole
2 Union St.

 

Barney & Carey Co.
Lumber

Custom Milling and
Woodworking for
Restoration Projects,
Reproduction Moldings,
Cabinets, Wall Units

216 North Main St
781-784-9722

 
 
M.G.P., INC
Michael G. Poisson
Watch and Clockmaker
Antique Clock & Watch
Repair
(By Appointment Only)
PO Box 5444
2 Parkland Drive
Wayland, MA 01778
 
 
  PURPOSE
   The Sharon Historical Society was founded to promote the research, study, dissemination, publication and recording of the history of the Town of Sharon, Massachusetts. Our aim is to preserve the rich heritage bequeathed to us by our forbearers in this place.
 
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   Pictures like those shown below and many others are available for viewing and purchase at the Sharon Historical Society Museum.
 
 
   
  AT THE MUSEUM

  
 Gift Shop Deborah Sampson book, Masquerade: The Life and Times of Deborah Sampson, Continental Soldier; Refrigerator magnets of various Sharon scenes; Mugs with a sketch of the old Town Hall; puzzles; maps; notepaper; posters; etc.
 Donation Box See the old wood voting ballot box used years ago by the Town of Sharon. With paper currency you can crank it and see it work.
 Education A Heritage Box is being prepared for teachers to supplement their local history classes.
 On display Displays of various local historical items
 
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  2010 CALENDAR of EVENTS

  
 March 21  2:00 pm Quarterly Meeting
 April 6  7:00 pm Hosting "One Book, One Town"
 May 2  1 pm-4 pm Sharon House Tour: Your chance to visit historic homes in Sharon
 May 20   6:30 pm The Annual Meeting
 June 5  9 am-2 pm The Annual Barn Sale: Come and get it.
Sept. 16  7:30 Quarterly Meeting
Sept. 25  1 pm-4 pm Open House at New Carriage House  
Oct. 2  9 am-1 pm Barn Sale Clearance  
Nov. 18  9:30 am Sharing Memories of Sharon, 
Nov. 21  1 pm-4 pm Sharon Creative Art Association Art Show and Sale
   Stay informed.  Check back often for future events.
 
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The Pettee Co., 1920's
 
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  QUARTERLY MEETINGS
   The Sharon Historical Society meets in March, June, September and December of each year. The Annual Meeting is conducted in June with the election of officers. Programs are selected to promote interest in Sharon's history and heritage.
 
   
  BOARD MEETINGS
   The Sharon Historical Society Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise announced.
 
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