Sharon Mass. Historical Society

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: Sharonhistorical@gmail.com
Contact Persons: Shirley Schofield and David Nelson

The Yellow Schoolhouse Museum is accessible
to those who are physically challenged.

Preserving the rich heritage of Sharon for 32 years.

Admission is FREE.

Mark your calendar for the following events.

Annual meeting

Thursday, June 13, 7 pm

We're having another
Sharon House Tour

Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, rain or shine

This year's tour will consist of six stops including some architecturally interesting homes and a new museum. The self-guided tour of the charming private homes affords the opportunity to explore their decorations as well as their wonderful architecture.

Guides will be available to discuss the significant features of each.

This year's tour includes a colorful Victorian home that was built in 1888,
an early home built circa 1730 and an underground house, yes, in Sharon.

This tour is an important fund-raiser to benefit The Historical Society so please purchase your tickets early. All funds that are raised will benefit the Society and it's important programs. We receive no funding from the town or the state.

Click here to view the houses.

Tickets are $20. per person.
   Make checks payable to the "Sharon Historical Society."

Advance order tickets can be purchased at:
   Historical Society Museum, 16 high Street, or
   Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 3 North Main St. in Post Office square

On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at:
   the four homes and at the Museum.

Refreshments will be available all day at the Museum.

For more information call:
The Society at 781-784-9966, or
Jean Santos at 781-784-5835

Your chance to visit historic homes in Sharon

Looking for an extra gift?
Make it unusual.
Stop by the Historical Society's gift shop.

We have books, puzzles, maps, posters, tee shirts, tote bags and much more!

Click here to see the gift shop items.

All gift shop items can be mailed for an additional S/H charge.

Sharon Memories of the Past

Click here to view the booklet listing Sharon memories of the past.

It includes many images from old post cards.

You cannot buy it anywhere else!

100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
of
"SHARON THE BEAUTIFUL"

Book Cover

Originally printed in 1912 by the Sharon Improvement Association
with text written by J. Eveleth Griffith

Cost: $19.00, plus postage if mailed.

A new book by Mel Leventhal, a long-time Sharon resident

"Sharon-A Destiny Predicted, A Path Followed."

Most of the chapters are related to various subjects about Sharon, its origin, growth, temperance, medicine, schools, religion, industry, zoning, history of ice cream, women in the military and more. Other chapters , including the answer to "Who Was Kilroy?" are the results of a wandering mind!

Mel states "Sharon is a special township that is steeped in an ambiance and personality all its own." By reading this book your will better understand Mel's statement.

The book is soft-cover, twenty chapters, 132 pages.

The cost for the book is $19.95
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, Inc., PO Box 175, Sharon, MA 02067-0175

Profits from the sale of the book will be divided between the Sharon Historical Society and the Marilyn Leventhal Scholarship Fund at Sharon High School.

You may also leave your name and phone number on the Society's answering machine and a member will return your call.

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

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, e-mail 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, Inc., 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 on:
Thursdays 3-5 p.m.
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 Real Estate

Listening, advising, and helping people
since 1984

David G. Nelson
781-784-3313

Residential Brokerage

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

ABBY SULLIVAN
PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing Pets
and Their People

Abby Sullivan
15 Belcher St.
www.abbysullivan.com
email: abbysphoto@gmail.com

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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2012-2013 CALENDAR of EVENTS

Sept. 13	7:00 pm	Quarterly Meeting
Oct. 14	2:00 - 4:00 pm	Appraisal Day
November		Veterans Display all month
Nov. 8	10:00 - noon	Sharing Sharon Memories
Dec. 13	7:00 pm	Quarterly Meeting
March 10	2:00 pm	Quarterly Meeting
June 13	7:00 pm	The Annual Meeting of Society

Stay informed. Check back often for future events.

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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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